What is the cheapest way to get from Kemi to Kotka?

The cheapest way to get from Kemi to Kotka is to bus which costs €45 - €65 and takes 12h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kemi to Kotka?

The fastest way to get from Kemi to Kotka is to fly and train which takes 6h 40m and costs €100 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Kemi and Kotka?

No, there is no direct bus from Kemi to Kotka. However, there are services departing from 1 and arriving at Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKI via Viikki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Kemi and Kotka?

No, there is no direct train from Kemi to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Kemi and arriving at Kotka via Oulu and Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

How far is it from Kemi to Kotka?

The distance between Kemi and Kotka is 931 km. The road distance is 687.2 km.

How do I travel from Kemi to Kotka without a car?

The best way to get from Kemi to Kotka without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 49m and costs €40 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Kemi to Kotka?

It takes approximately 9h 49m to get from Kemi to Kotka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kemi to Kotka bus from?

Kemi to Kotka bus services, operated by Onni Bus, depart from 1 station.

Where do I catch the Kemi to Kotka train from?

Kemi to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kemi station.

Train or bus from Kemi to Kotka?

The best way to get from Kemi to Kotka is to train which takes 10h 49m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Kemi to Kotka bus arrive?

Kemi to Kotka bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at Viikki station.

Where does the Kemi to Kotka train arrive?

Kemi to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Oulu station.

Can I drive from Kemi to Kotka?

Yes, the driving distance between Kemi to Kotka is 687 km. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Kemi to Kotka.

How do I get a train ticket from Kemi to Kotka?

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Where can I stay near Kotka?

There are 117+ hotels available in Kotka.

Kemi to Kotka - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Kemi to Kotka by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Kemi to HelsinkiIc 24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Helsinki Kamppi to KotkaOb7
9h 49m
€41–98
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sairaala to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
2. Take the bus from Oulu Bus Station to Lahti Transport Center
3. Take the train from Lahti to Kotka SatamaO
11h 35m
€50–74
Drive 687.2 km
1. Drive from Kemi to Kotka687.2 km
8h 16m
€124–179
Train to Oulu Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Kemi to Oulu
2. Fly from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)OUL - HEL
3. Take the train from Tikkurila to Kouvola
4. Take the train from Kouvola to Kotka
7h 49m
€92–260
Train
1. Take the train from Kemi to Oulu
2. Take the train from Oulu to Kouvola
3. Take the train from Kouvola to KotkaO
10h 49m
€57–121
Train via Helsinki
1. Take the train from Kemi to Helsinki
2. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to KouvolaZ / ...
3. Take the train from Kouvola to KotkaO
10h 52m
€45–115
Bus
1. Take the bus from 1 to ViikkiOb4
2. Take the bus from Viikki to Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKIOb7 / ...
12h 10m
€45–62
Train to Rovaniemi, fly, train
1. Take the train from Kemi to Rovaniemi
2. Fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)RVN - HEL
3. Take the train from Tikkurila to Kouvola
4. Take the train from Kouvola to Kotka
8h 21m
€87–287
Fly from Kemi-Tornio Airport, train
1. Fly from Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)KEM - HEL
2. Take the train from Tikkurila to Kouvola
3. Take the train from Kouvola to Kotka
6h 40m
€101–198
Train to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Kemi to Kokkola
2. Fly from Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)KOK - HEL
3. Take the train from Tikkurila to Kouvola
4. Take the train from Kouvola to Kotka
8h 50m
€179–308
Train, bus to Kittilä Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kemi to Rovaniemi
2. Take the bus from Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha to Sadinkumpu P
3. Fly from Kittilä Airport (KTT) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)KTT - HEL
4. Take the train from Tikkurila to Kouvola
5. Take the train from Kouvola to Kotka
10h 23m
€117–362

Kemi to Kotka by train

8Weekly Trains

10h 49mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 931.4 km
Duration: 9h 49m

What companies run services between Kemi, Finland and Kotka, Finland?

You can take a train from Kemi to Kotka via Oulu and Kouvola in around 10h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 1 to Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKI via Viikki in around 12h 10m.

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