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The cheapest and fastest trains from Kotka to Jyväskylä

Showing times and prices for 17 Aug

Cheapest price

£34

Average price

£46

Fastest journey

4 h 11 m

Average duration

4 h 39 m

Trains per day

60

Distance

206 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kotka to Jyväskylä is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Kotka to Jyväskylä will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.

Fast trains

To travel from Kotka to Jyväskylä you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • VRLOL-1672 · LOL-9960 · LOL-9715 · HDM-429
    17:197h19
    Paimenportin
    0:38Jyväskylä
    £341One-way
    3 changes
  • VRLOL-1672 · LOL-9960 · LOL-9715 · HDM-429
    17:147h24
    Kotka Port railway station
    0:38Jyväskylä
    £341One-way
    3 changes
  • VRLOL-1672 · LOL-9960 · LOL-9715 · HDM-429
    17:167h22
    Kotka station
    0:38Jyväskylä
    £341One-way
    3 changes
  • VRLOL-1666 · LOL-9852 · LOL-9715 · HDM-429
    15:219h17
    Paimenportin
    0:38Jyväskylä
    £351One-way
    3 changes
  • VRLOL-1666 · LOL-9852 · LOL-9715 · HDM-429
    15:189h20
    Kotka station
    0:38Jyväskylä
    £351One-way
    3 changes

Live departures

Kotka to Jyväskylä train times

The table below shows live departures for Kotka to Jyväskylä trains for today, Sunday 16 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
VRLOL-1670 · IC-68 · LOL-9715 · HDM-42916:14 Kotka Port railway station
8h24
0:38 Jyväskylä3 changes
VRLOL-1670 · S-71 · S-15216:14 Kotka Port railway station
4h52
21:06 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1670 · S-71 · S-15216:16 Kotka station
4h50
21:06 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1670 · IC-68 · LOL-9715 · HDM-42916:16 Kotka station
8h22
0:38 Jyväskylä3 changes
VRLOL-1670 · S-71 · S-15216:19 Paimenportin
4h47
21:06 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1670 · IC-68 · LOL-9715 · HDM-42916:19 Paimenportin
8h19
0:38 Jyväskylä3 changes
VRLOL-1672 · LOL-9960 · LOL-9715 · HDM-42917:14 Kotka Port railway station
7h24
0:38 Jyväskylä3 changes
VRLOL-1672 · LOL-9960 · IC-14917:14 Kotka Port railway station
5h29
22:43 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1672 · LOL-9960 · LOL-9715 · HDM-42917:16 Kotka station
7h22
0:38 Jyväskylä3 changes
VRLOL-1672 · LOL-9960 · IC-14917:16 Kotka station
5h27
22:43 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1672 · LOL-9960 · IC-14917:19 Paimenportin
5h24
22:43 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1672 · LOL-9960 · LOL-9715 · HDM-42917:19 Paimenportin
7h19
0:38 Jyväskylä3 changes
VRLOL-1676 · S-72 · IC-53 · HDM-42918:14 Kotka Port railway station
6h24
0:38 Jyväskylä3 changes
VRLOL-1676 · S-72 · IC-53 · HDM-42918:16 Kotka station
6h22
0:38 Jyväskylä3 changes
VRLOL-1676 · S-72 · IC-53 · HDM-42918:19 Paimenportin
6h19
0:38 Jyväskylä3 changes
VRLOL-1652 · S-2 · IC-43 · IC-936:53 Kotka Port railway station
5h52
12:45 Jyväskylä3 changes
VRLOL-1652 · LOL-9920 · IC-936:53 Kotka Port railway station
5h52
12:45 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1652 · LOL-9920 · IC-936:55 Kotka station
5h50
12:45 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1652 · S-2 · IC-43 · IC-936:55 Kotka station
5h50
12:45 Jyväskylä3 changes
VRLOL-1652 · LOL-9920 · IC-936:58 Paimenportin
5h47
12:45 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1652 · S-2 · IC-43 · IC-936:58 Paimenportin
5h47
12:45 Jyväskylä3 changes
VRLOL-1656 · IC-63 · IC-1448:53 Kotka Port railway station
4h16
13:09 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1656 · IC-64 · IC-1458:53 Kotka Port railway station
7h43
16:36 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1656 · IC-64 · IC-1458:55 Kotka station
7h41
16:36 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1656 · IC-63 · IC-1448:55 Kotka station
4h14
13:09 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1656 · IC-64 · IC-1458:58 Paimenportin
7h38
16:36 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1656 · IC-63 · IC-1448:58 Paimenportin
4h11
13:09 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · LOL-9944 · IC-15112:47 Kotka Port railway station
5h46
18:33 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · IC-66 · IC-47 · IC-15112:47 Kotka Port railway station
5h46
18:33 Jyväskylä3 changes
VRLOL-1664 · IC-67 · IC-14812:47 Kotka Port railway station
6h16
19:03 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · IC-8 · S-8912:47 Kotka Port railway station
8h48
21:35 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · LOL-9844 · IC-14712:47 Kotka Port railway station
6h52
19:39 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · IC-66 · IC-14712:47 Kotka Port railway station
6h52
19:39 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · LOL-9944 · IC-14712:47 Kotka Port railway station
6h52
19:39 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · LOL-9844 · IC-14712:49 Kotka station
6h50
19:39 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · LOL-9944 · IC-15112:49 Kotka station
5h44
18:33 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · IC-67 · IC-14812:49 Kotka station
6h14
19:03 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · IC-66 · IC-47 · IC-15112:49 Kotka station
5h44
18:33 Jyväskylä3 changes
VRLOL-1664 · IC-66 · IC-14712:49 Kotka station
6h50
19:39 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · IC-8 · S-8912:49 Kotka station
8h46
21:35 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · LOL-9944 · IC-14712:49 Kotka station
6h50
19:39 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · LOL-9944 · IC-15112:52 Paimenportin
5h41
18:33 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · IC-67 · IC-14812:52 Paimenportin
6h11
19:03 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · IC-66 · IC-47 · IC-15112:52 Paimenportin
5h41
18:33 Jyväskylä3 changes
VRLOL-1664 · IC-8 · S-8912:52 Paimenportin
8h43
21:35 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · IC-66 · IC-14712:52 Paimenportin
6h47
19:39 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · LOL-9844 · IC-14712:52 Paimenportin
6h47
19:39 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · LOL-9944 · IC-14712:52 Paimenportin
6h47
19:39 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1666 · LOL-9852 · LOL-9715 · HDM-42915:16 Kotka Port railway station
9h22
0:38 Jyväskylä3 changes
VRLOL-1666 · LOL-9852 · S-8915:16 Kotka Port railway station
6h19
21:35 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1666 · LOL-9952 · S-8915:16 Kotka Port railway station
6h19
21:35 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1666 · LOL-9952 · S-8915:18 Kotka station
6h17
21:35 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1666 · LOL-9852 · S-8915:18 Kotka station
6h17
21:35 Jyväskylä2 changes
VRLOL-1666 · LOL-9852 · LOL-9715 · HDM-42915:18 Kotka station
9h20
0:38 Jyväskylä3 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Kotka to Jyväskylä

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Trains from Kotka to Jyväskylä run on average 50 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 19:47. The fastest train covers the 206 km distance in 4h 11m.

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
Distance
206 km
Average train duration
5h 38m
Cheapest ticket price
£21
Trains per day
50
Fastest train
4h 11m
First train
4:00
Last train
19:47
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sept
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

Train companies: VR from Kotka to Jyväskylä trainsVR trains will get you between Kotka and Jyväskylä from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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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
4h 11m
Cheapest Price
£21
VR frequency
50 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

Complete guide to Jyväskylä

Things to do in Jyväskylä

Discover the best of Jyväskylä — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Jyväskylä trip today.

  • Must visit

Aalto2

A major museum centre presenting Alvar Aalto’s architecture and design through permanent and changing exhibitions.

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  • Recommended

Suomen Ilmavoimamuseo

A museum on Finland’s Air Force history with aircraft, engines and well-curated displays at Tikkakoski.

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Jyväskylän taidemuseo Holvi

An engaging local history museum in a handsome old villa, covering crafts, homes and everyday life in Jyväskylä.

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Euro (€)

Moderate for Finland: hotels and dining are pricier than much of Europe, but local buses are reasonable and budget lunches are easy to find.

Average meal costs

Budget
€10-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
€20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€70+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
€3-5 for a cappuccino or latte.

Tipping culture

Tipping is not expected. Service is included; round up slightly in restaurants or taxis for excellent service. Cafés usually do not require tips.

FAQs: Kotka to Jyväskylä train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kotka to Jyväskylä 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 Jyväskylä, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Kotka to Jyväskylä can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £21, while the average price tends to be around £27.
The train journey from Kotka to Jyväskylä covers a distance of 206 km and takes approximately 4h 11m. Trains run 50 per day.
The train distance from Kotka to Jyväskylä is 206 km.
The first train from Kotka to Jyväskylä leaves at 4:00.
The last train from Kotka to Jyväskylä departs at 19:47.
Trains from Kotka to Jyväskylä run approximately 50 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Kotka to Jyväskylä.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Kotka to Jyväskylä.
To travel from Kotka to Jyväskylä, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Kotka to Jyväskylä.
The cheapest way to get from Kotka to Jyväskylä is by train, costing approximately £21.
Booking trains from Kotka to Jyväskylä in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Kotka to Jyväskylä offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through lush Finnish forests, picturesque lakes, and charming rural landscapes, providing a tranquil experience for travellers.
A day trip from Kotka to Jyväskylä is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 11m. However, there are 46 trains per day.
To enjoy Jyväskylä's main attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is usually sufficient. This allows time to explore Alvar Aalto’s architectural sites, the beautiful natural surroundings, and cultural landmarks.
Yes, you can take the train from Kotka to Jyväskylä.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Kotka and Jyväskylä

Most Kotka to Jyväskylä trains use the Kotka to Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus station pair. Use this guide to compare Kotka and Jyväskylä train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Kotka
Arrival train stations in Jyväskylä

Which Kotka station do trains to Jyväskylä leave from?

Trains from Kotka to Jyväskylä leave from Kotka. The station is 1 km from Kotka city centre at 48100 Kotka, Finland.
Kotka48100 Kotka, FinlandParkingDiningATMHotelBike Rental

Kotka train station facilities and services

Kotka has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Hotel and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Kotka.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Kotka.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Kotka: Parking.

Bike and car services

Available at Kotka: Bike Rental.

Kotka Satama48100 Kotka, FinlandParkingATMAccessibilityBike ParkingBike Rental

Kotka Satama train station facilities and services

Kotka Satama has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Kotka Satama.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Kotka Satama: Parking.

Bike and car services

Available at Kotka Satama: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Kotka Satama: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.

Paimenportin48200 Kotka, FinlandParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Paimenportin from Kotka city centre

Bus1, 1A, 1K, 1R, 2J, 2K, 2P, 6, 6M, 7V, 8, 12, 13, 15, 18, 45, 6S, 13M, 13R, 13H, 53N · 10m · every ~13 min

Paimenportin train station facilities and services

Paimenportin has practical services for this route, including Parking and Bike Rental.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Paimenportin: Parking.

Bike and car services

Available at Paimenportin: Bike Rental.

Most popular train connections to Jyväskylä

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