The cheapest and fastest trains from Kotka to Helsinki
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 26 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
114 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kotka to Helsinki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kotka to Helsinki will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
To travel from Kotka to Helsinki you need to make at least one change.
LOL-1666 · LOL-985215:212h53Paimenportin18:14Helsinki Central£221One-way1 change
LOL-1672 · LOL-986017:162h58Kotka station20:14Helsinki Central£221One-way1 change
LOL-1672 · LOL-986017:143h00Kotka Port railway station20:14Helsinki Central£221One-way1 change
LOL-1666 · LOL-985215:182h56Kotka station18:14Helsinki Central£221One-way1 change
LOL-1652 · LOL-98206:553h19Kotka station10:14Helsinki Central£221One-way1 change
LOL-1676 · S-7218:192h25Paimenportin20:44Helsinki Central£281One-way1 change
LOL-1670 · IC-6816:192h25Paimenportin18:44Helsinki Central£291One-way1 change
LOL-1672 · IC-1017:192h26Paimenportin19:45Helsinki Central£281One-way1 change
LOL-1676 · S-7218:162h28Kotka station20:44Helsinki Central£281One-way1 change
LOL-1670 · IC-6816:162h28Kotka station18:44Helsinki Central£291One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train for Kotka to Helsinki
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kotka to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 114 km
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£21 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Kotka to Helsinki train times
The table below shows live departures for Kotka to Helsinki trains for today, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LOL-1670 · IC-68 | 16:14 Kotka Port railway station | 2h30 | 18:44 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1670 · IC-68 | 16:16 Kotka station | 2h28 | 18:44 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1670 · IC-68 | 16:19 Paimenportin | 2h25 | 18:44 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1672 · IC-10 | 17:14 Kotka Port railway station | 2h31 | 19:45 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1672 · LOL-9860 | 17:14 Kotka Port railway station | 3h00 | 20:14 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1672 · LOL-9860 | 17:16 Kotka station | 2h58 | 20:14 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1672 · IC-10 | 17:16 Kotka station | 2h29 | 19:45 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1672 · IC-10 | 17:19 Paimenportin | 2h26 | 19:45 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1672 · LOL-9860 | 17:19 Paimenportin | 2h55 | 20:14 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1676 · S-72 | 18:14 Kotka Port railway station | 2h30 | 20:44 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1676 · IC-70 | 18:14 Kotka Port railway station | 3h30 | 21:44 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1676 · IC-70 | 18:16 Kotka station | 3h28 | 21:44 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1676 · S-72 | 18:16 Kotka station | 2h28 | 20:44 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1676 · IC-70 | 18:19 Paimenportin | 3h25 | 21:44 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1676 · S-72 | 18:19 Paimenportin | 2h25 | 20:44 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1652 · S-2 | 6:53 Kotka Port railway station | 2h37 | 9:30 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1652 · LOL-9820 | 6:53 Kotka Port railway station | 3h21 | 10:14 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1652 · LOL-9820 | 6:55 Kotka station | 3h19 | 10:14 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1652 · S-2 | 6:55 Kotka station | 2h35 | 9:30 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1652 · S-2 | 6:58 Paimenportin | 2h32 | 9:30 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1652 · LOL-9820 | 6:58 Paimenportin | 3h16 | 10:14 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1654 · S-4 | 7:53 Kotka Port railway station | 2h51 | 10:44 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1654 · S-4 | 7:55 Kotka station | 2h49 | 10:44 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1654 · S-4 | 7:58 Paimenportin | 2h46 | 10:44 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1656 · S-64 | 8:53 Kotka Port railway station | 3h51 | 12:44 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1656 · S-64 | 8:55 Kotka station | 3h49 | 12:44 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1656 · S-64 | 8:58 Paimenportin | 3h46 | 12:44 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1664 · IC-8 | 12:47 Kotka Port railway station | 3h57 | 16:44 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1664 · IC-66 | 12:47 Kotka Port railway station | 2h57 | 15:44 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1664 · LOL-9844 | 12:47 Kotka Port railway station | 3h27 | 16:14 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1664 · IC-66 | 12:49 Kotka station | 2h55 | 15:44 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1664 · LOL-9844 | 12:49 Kotka station | 3h25 | 16:14 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1664 · IC-8 | 12:49 Kotka station | 3h55 | 16:44 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1664 · IC-66 | 12:52 Paimenportin | 2h52 | 15:44 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1664 · LOL-9844 | 12:52 Paimenportin | 3h22 | 16:14 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1664 · IC-8 | 12:52 Paimenportin | 3h52 | 16:44 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1666 · LOL-9852 | 15:16 Kotka Port railway station | 2h58 | 18:14 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1666 · LOL-9852 | 15:18 Kotka station | 2h56 | 18:14 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
LOL-1666 · LOL-9852 | 15:21 Paimenportin | 2h53 | 18:14 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kotka to Helsinki
Trains from Kotka to Helsinki run on average 40 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:05, the last at 20:42. The fastest train covers the 114 km distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 114 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 40 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 2:05 |
Last train 20:42 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
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FAQs: Kotka to Helsinki train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kotka to Helsinki by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Helsinki, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Kotka and Helsinki
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Elielinaukio and Postikatu.
- Restaurant Vltava
- Ravintola Zetor
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Kämp
- Scandic Simonkenttä
- Clarion Hotel Helsinki
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-11 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: local train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M1, Line M2
- Tram: Lines 2, 3, 6, 7, 9
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via the Tripla shopping center.
- Restaurant Tripla
- Outrun Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Scandic Pasila
- Original Sokos Hotel Tripla
- Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo
- Located in the main hall
- 3,400 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for commuter trains
- Hall 3: access to Tripla shopping center
- Tram: Lines 2, 7, 9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Local and long-distance services
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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