Kotka to Helsinki train with VR

Wed, 05 Nov
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Kotka to Helsinki

Showing times and prices for 05 Nov

Cheapest price

£22

Average price

£27

Fastest journey

2 h 3 m

Average duration

2 h 9 m

Trains per day

42

Distance

114 km

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

To travel from Kotka to Helsinki you need to make at least one change.

VRLOL-1670 · LOL-9860
17:213h03
Kyminlinna railway station
20:24Helsinki Central
£221One-way
1 change
VRLOL-1686 · LOL-1664 · LOL-9828
09:043h20
Kyminlinna railway station
12:24Helsinki Central
£221One-way
2 changes
VRLOL-1688 · LOL-1666 · LOL-9840
12:093h15
Kyminlinna railway station
15:24Helsinki Central
£221One-way
2 changes
VRLOL-1662 · LOL-9820
07:033h21
Kyminlinna railway station
10:24Helsinki Central
£221One-way
1 change
VRLOL-1668 · LOL-9852
15:223h02
Kyminlinna railway station
18:24Helsinki Central
£221One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach 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 1h 57m. 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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Coach

£22

Average Price

£6

Average Price

Cheapest

2h 43m

Average total duration

2h 13m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 57m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Kotka to Helsinki train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 23:00
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
vrgroupLOL-1662 · LOL-982004:57 Kotka station
3h27
08:24 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1662 · S-204:57 Kotka station
2h33
07:30 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1662 · LOL-982004:59 Paimenportin
3h25
08:24 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1662 · S-204:59 Paimenportin
2h31
07:30 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1662 · S-205:03 Kyminlinna railway station
2h27
07:30 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1662 · LOL-982005:03 Kyminlinna railway station
3h21
08:24 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1684 · IC-405:55 Kotka station
2h45
08:40 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1684 · IC-405:57 Paimenportin
2h43
08:40 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1684 · IC-406:01 Kyminlinna railway station
2h39
08:40 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1686 · S-6406:58 Kotka station
3h42
10:40 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1686 · LOL-1664 · LOL-982806:58 Kotka station
3h26
10:24 Helsinki Central2 changes
vrgroupLOL-1686 · LOL-1664 · LOL-982807:00 Paimenportin
3h24
10:24 Helsinki Central2 changes
vrgroupLOL-1686 · S-6407:00 Paimenportin
3h40
10:40 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1686 · LOL-1664 · LOL-982807:04 Kyminlinna railway station
3h20
10:24 Helsinki Central2 changes
vrgroupLOL-1686 · S-6407:04 Kyminlinna railway station
3h36
10:40 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1688 · IC-810:03 Kotka station
4h37
14:40 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1688 · IC-6610:03 Kotka station
3h37
13:40 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1688 · LOL-1666 · LOL-984010:03 Kotka station
3h21
13:24 Helsinki Central2 changes
vrgroupLOL-1688 · IC-6610:05 Paimenportin
3h35
13:40 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1688 · IC-810:05 Paimenportin
4h35
14:40 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1688 · LOL-1666 · LOL-984010:05 Paimenportin
3h19
13:24 Helsinki Central2 changes
vrgroupLOL-1688 · LOL-1666 · LOL-984010:09 Kyminlinna railway station
3h15
13:24 Helsinki Central2 changes
vrgroupLOL-1688 · IC-6610:09 Kyminlinna railway station
3h31
13:40 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1688 · IC-810:09 Kyminlinna railway station
4h31
14:40 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1668 · LOL-985213:16 Kotka station
3h08
16:24 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1668 · LOL-985213:18 Paimenportin
3h06
16:24 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1668 · LOL-985213:22 Kyminlinna railway station
3h02
16:24 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1692 · IC-6814:24 Kotka station
2h16
16:40 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1692 · IC-6814:26 Paimenportin
2h14
16:40 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1692 · IC-6814:30 Kyminlinna railway station
2h10
16:40 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1670 · IC-7015:15 Kotka station
4h30
19:45 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1670 · IC-1015:15 Kotka station
2h30
17:45 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1670 · LOL-986015:15 Kotka station
3h09
18:24 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1670 · LOL-986015:17 Paimenportin
3h07
18:24 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1670 · IC-7015:17 Paimenportin
4h28
19:45 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1670 · IC-1015:17 Paimenportin
2h28
17:45 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1670 · LOL-986015:21 Kyminlinna railway station
3h03
18:24 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1670 · IC-1015:21 Kyminlinna railway station
2h24
17:45 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1670 · IC-7015:21 Kyminlinna railway station
4h24
19:45 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1696 · IC-1218:36 Kotka station
2h09
20:45 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1696 · IC-1218:38 Paimenportin
2h07
20:45 Helsinki Central1 change
vrgroupLOL-1696 · IC-1218:42 Kyminlinna railway station
2h03
20:45 Helsinki Central1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Kotka to Helsinki

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Trains from Kotka to Helsinki run on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Distance
114 km
Average train duration
2h 13m
Cheapest ticket price
£11
Trains per day
38
Fastest train
2h 3m
First train
02:51
Last train
21:19
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5

Train companies: VR from Kotka to Helsinki trainsVR trains will get you between Kotka and Helsinki from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

VR

About
VR Group is a state-owned railway company in Finland, operating passenger and freight services in Finland and Sweden. They manage approximately 250 long-distance and 800 commuter rail services daily. VR offers various train types, including the high-speed Pendolino (Sm3), InterCity trains with double-deck coaches, and Sm2, Sm4, and Sm5 electric multiple units for commuter services. Ticket options include single, multi, and season tickets, with different travel classes like Eko and Ekstra, and specialized services such as night trains and car-carrier trains.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 7m
Cheapest Price
£11
VR frequency
43 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car on long-distance trains, at-seat service in first class, kiosk service available
Seat reservation
Seat reservations optional for second class (additional fee), included in first class tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket (50% of adult fare), guide dogs free
Quiet zone

FAQs: Kotka to Helsinki train

FAQs: Travel by train from Kotka to Helsinki easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Kotka to Helsinki.
FAQs
Booking trains from Kotka to Helsinki in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Kotka to Helsinki can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £11, while the average price tends to be around £22.
The cheapest way to get from Kotka to Helsinki is by coach, costing approximately £5.
The train station in Kotka that goes to Helsinki is Kotka Port railway station, and it arrives at Helsinki Central.
To get from Kotka to Helsinki, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train distance from Kotka to Helsinki is 114 km.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Kotka to Helsinki.
Yes, you can take the train from Kotka to Helsinki.
The train journey from Kotka to Helsinki covers a distance of 114 km and takes approximately 2h 3m. Trains run 38 per day.
The first train from Kotka to Helsinki leaves at 2:51.
The last train from Kotka to Helsinki departs at 21:19.
Trains from Kotka to Helsinki run approximately 38 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Kotka to Helsinki.
Yes, there is a night train from Kotka to Helsinki.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Kotka and Helsinki

Kotka
Helsinki
The major train station for departures in Kotka is Kotka. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kotka for your trip from Kotka to Helsinki.
KotkaParkingDiningATMHotelBike Rental
Amenities at train station
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address
Address
48100 Kotka, Finland
KyminlinnaParkingAccessibilityBike Rental
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
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Bike RentalBike Rental
information
address
Address
48700 Kotka, Finland
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
Kotka SatamaParkingATMAccessibilityBike ParkingBike Rental
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
ATMATM
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Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
address
Address
48100 Kotka, Finland
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
PaimenportinParkingBike Rental
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
address
Address
48200 Kotka, Finland

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