There are 6 ways to get from Kotka to Kaarina by bus, train, 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.
Recommended option
Bus
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Take the bus from 1 to Ooppera
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Take the bus from Ooppera to Kaarina 110-tie L
Cheapest option
Bus via Tuomiokirkkotori
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Take the bus from 2 to 30-35
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Take the bus from 11 to Tuomiokirkkotori
4 alternative options
Bus, train
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Take the bus from 2 to 30-35
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Take the train from Helsinki to Kupittaa
Train
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Take the train from Kotkan Satama to Kouvola
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Take the train from Kouvola to Pasila
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Take the train from Pasila to Kupittaa
Drive
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Drive from Kotka to Kaarina
Train, fly
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Take the train from Kotkan Satama to Kouvola
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Take the train from Kouvola to Tikkurila
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Fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Turku (TKU)
Kotka to Kaarina by bus
The bus journey time between Kotka and Kaarina is around 4h 38m and covers a distance of around 288 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by Bus Travel Oy Reissu Ruoti and J. Vainion Liikenne Oy, the Kotka to Kaarina bus service departs from 1 and arrives in Kaarina 110-tie L. Typically five buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Kaarina is 0295 535 535.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Kaarina is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Kaarina is 1.5 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kotka to Kaarina is to bus via Tuomiokirkkotori which costs €13 - €21 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Kotka to Kaarina is to drive. Taking this option will cost €35 - €60 and takes 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct bus from Kotka to Kaarina. However, there are services departing from 1 and arriving at Kaarina 110-tie L via Ooppera. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Kotka and Kaarina is 251 km. The road distance is 287.1 km.
The best way to get from Kotka to Kaarina without a car is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Kotka to Kaarina, including transfers.
Kotka to Kaarina bus services, operated by Bus Travel Oy Reissu Ruoti, depart from 1 station.
The best way to get from Kotka to Kaarina is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 5h 39m.
The quickest flight from Helsinki Airport to Turku Airport is the direct flight which takes 35 min.
Kotka to Kaarina bus services, operated by J. Vainion Liikenne Oy, arrive at Kaarina 110-tie L station.

- Distance: 251.1 km
- Duration: 4h 38m
What companies run services between Kotka, Finland and Kaarina, Finland?
You can take a bus from Kotka to Kaarina via Ooppera in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kotka to Kaarina via Kouvola, Pasila, Kupittaa, Kupittaan asema, Kåren, and Tuomiokirkkotori in around 5h 39m.

- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki to Turku
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €260

- Phone
- +358 600 41900
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Helsinki to Kupittaa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20 - €29
- Website
- www.vr.fi
Train from Kotkan Satama to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- www.vr.fi
Train from Kouvola to Pasila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18 - €26
- Website
- www.vr.fi
Train from Pasila to Kupittaa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20 - €29
- Website
- www.vr.fi
Train from Kouvola to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €25
- Website
- www.vr.fi

- Phone
- +358 9 47664000
- hsl@hsl.fi
- Website
- hsl.fi
Train from Kouvola to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2 - €5
- Schedules at
- vr.fi
- Website
- matkahuolto.fi
Bus from 1 to Ooppera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- matkahuolto.fi
Bus from 1 to 30-35
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- matkahuolto.fi

- Phone
- +358 2 777330
- tilausajot@vainionliikenne.fi
- Website
- vainionliikenne.fi
Bus from Ooppera to Kaarina 110-tie L
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25 - €28
- Website
- J. Vainion Liikenne Oy

- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from 2 to 30-35
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Website
- Onni Bus
Bus from 11 to Tuomiokirkkotori
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- Onni Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kotka to Kaarina is 287 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Kotka to Kaarina.
Finnair offers flights from Helsinki Airport to Turku Airport.
There are 35+ hotels available in Kaarina. Prices start at €87 per night.