There are 8 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
best- Take the train from Kemi to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Kouvolatrain
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kotka Satamatrain O
10h 52m€60–126Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 1 to Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7bus Ob4
- Take the bus from Lahti to Kotkabus Ob37
11h 16m€40–77Drive 687.2 km
- Drive from Kemi to Kotkacar 687.2 km
8h 16m€123–177Fly from Kemi-Tornio Airport, train
- Fly from Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane KEM - HEL
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Kouvolatrain
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kotka Satamatrain
6h 49m€115–200Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kemi, Bus Station to Heinola, Kaivokatubus N1207 / ...
- Take the train from Lahti to Kotka Satamatrain O
12h 17m€63–86Train to Oulu Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Kemi to Oulutrain
- Fly from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane OUL - HEL
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Kouvolatrain
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kotka Satamatrain
7h 57m€108–264Train to Rovaniemi, fly, train
- Take the train from Kemi to Rovaniemitrain
- Fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane RVN - HEL
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Kouvolatrain
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kotka Satamatrain
8h 31m€106–281Train to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Kemi to Kokkolatrain
- Fly from Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane KOK - HEL
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Kouvolatrain
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kotka Satamatrain
8h 58m€210–302
Kemi to Kotka by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kemi to Kotka is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 11h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Kemi to Kotka is to fly and train which takes 6h 49m and costs €110 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kemi to Kotka. However, there are services departing from 1 and arriving at Kotka via Lahti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Kemi to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Kemi and arriving at Kotka Satama via Oulu and Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Kemi and Kotka is 765 km. The road distance is 687.2 km.
The best way to get from Kemi to Kotka without a car is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs €60 - €130.
It takes approximately 10h 52m to get from Kemi to Kotka, including transfers.
Kemi to Kotka bus services, operated by Onni Bus, depart from 1 station.
Kemi to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kemi station.
The best way to get from Kemi to Kotka is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 11h 16m.
What companies run services between Kemi, Finland and Kotka, Finland?
You can take a train from Kemi to Kotka Satama via Oulu and Kouvola in around 10h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 1 to Kotka via Lahti in around 11h 16m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Kemi-Tornio Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–160
Flights from Oulu Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–190
Flights from Rovaniemi to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–210
Flights from Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €95–140
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Rovaniemi to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–190
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Kemi to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–21
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Oulu to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Kouvola to Kotka Satama
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Tikkurila to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Lahti to Kotka Satama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Kemi to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Kemi to Kokkola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 0600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from 1 to Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Bus from Lahti to Kotka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from 1 to Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Kemi, Bus Station to Heinola, Kaivokatu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Kemi to Kotka bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 station.
Kemi to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Oulu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kemi to Kotka is 687 km. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Kemi to Kotka.
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