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There are 5 ways to get from Kotka to Inari by bus, plane, train, car, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Helsinki, fly to Ivalo, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kotka to Helsinki Viikkibus bus
    2. Fly from Helsinki to Ivaloplane plane
    3. Take the bus from Ivalon lentoasema to Inarin Kuukkelibus bus
    7h 33m

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kotka Satama to Lahtitrain train O
    2. Take the bus from Lahti, Transport Center to Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiribus bus
    3. Take the bus from Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I to K-market Inaribus bus
    17h 23m
    €113–174

  3. Drive 1,126.6 km

    1. Drive from Kotka to Inaricar car 1,126.6 km
    13h 44m
    €207–299

  4. Train, train to Helsinki Airport, fly to Ivalo

    1. Take the train from Kotka Satama to Kouvolatrain train
    2. Take the train from Kouvola to Tikkurilatrain train
    3. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Ivalo (IVL)plane plane HEL - IVL
    7h 17m
    €189–388

  5. Bus, ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Ivalo

    1. Take the bus from Kotka to Helsinki Kamppibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry ferry
    3. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Ivalo (IVL)plane plane TLL - IVL
    11h 58m

Kotka to Inari by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration17h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€113Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kotka, Finland and Inari, Lapland, Finland?

There is no direct connection from Kotka to Inari. However, you can take the bus to Helsinki Viikki, walk to Viikin tiedepuisto, take the line 15 vehicle to Oulunkylän asema, walk to Oulunkylä, take the train to Lentoasema, walk to Helsinki airport, fly to Ivalo, walk to Ivalon lentoasema, then take the bus to Inarin Kuukkeli. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kotka Satama to K-market Inari via Lahti, Lahti, Transport Center, Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri, and Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I in around 17h 23m.

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