Kotka to Tampere train with VR

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Kotka to Tampere

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£19

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£37

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

3 h 32 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

3 h 34 m

Trains on 18 Sept

102

Distance

204 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Kotka to Tampere will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.

Fast trains

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

  • VRLOL-1666 · LOL-9852 · LOL-9715
    15:216h04
    Paimenportin
    21:25Tampereen Rautatieasema
    £191One-way
    2 changes
  • VRLOL-1652 · LOL-9920 · LOL-9649
    6:584h27
    Paimenportin
    11:25Tampereen Rautatieasema
    £191One-way
    2 changes
  • VRLOL-1656 · LOL-1658 · LOL-9832 · LOL-9675
    8:556h30
    Kotka station
    15:25Tampereen Rautatieasema
    £191One-way
    3 changes
  • VRLOL-1664 · LOL-9844 · LOL-9705
    12:476h38
    Kotka Port railway station
    19:25Tampereen Rautatieasema
    £191One-way
    2 changes
  • VRLOL-1664 · LOL-9944 · LOL-9687
    12:494h36
    Kotka station
    17:25Tampereen Rautatieasema
    £191One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Kotka to Tampere

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kotka to Tampere among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £19.

Distance: 204 km

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Most popular
Train
Coach
Driving

£19

Average Price

£15

Average Price

Cheapest

£42

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 57m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 27m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

4h 28m

Average total duration

3h 58m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

2h 56m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Kotka to Tampere is a coach with an average price of £15.

This is compared to other travel options from Kotka to Tampere:

A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kotka to Tampere costing on average £19.

The fastest way to travel from Kotka to Tampere is by train with an average journey time of 3h 27m.

Other travel options to Tampere take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Kotka and Tampere including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £19 compared to roughly £42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £23. The journey takes 3h 27m versus 2h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Kotka to Tampere train times

The table below shows live departures for Kotka to Tampere trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
VRLOL-1652 · LOL-9920 · IC-936:53 Kotka Port railway station
4h00
10:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1652 · LOL-9920 · LOL-96496:53 Kotka Port railway station
4h32
11:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1652 · LOL-9820 · LOL-96616:53 Kotka Port railway station
6h32
13:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1652 · S-2 · IC-436:53 Kotka Port railway station
4h05
10:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1652 · LOL-9920 · IC-936:55 Kotka station
3h58
10:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1652 · S-2 · IC-436:55 Kotka station
4h03
10:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1652 · LOL-9920 · LOL-96496:55 Kotka station
4h30
11:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1652 · LOL-9820 · LOL-96616:55 Kotka station
6h30
13:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1652 · LOL-9920 · LOL-96496:58 Paimenportin
4h27
11:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1652 · LOL-9920 · IC-936:58 Paimenportin
3h55
10:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1652 · LOL-9820 · LOL-96616:58 Paimenportin
6h27
13:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1652 · S-2 · IC-436:58 Paimenportin
4h00
10:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1654 · IC-4 · LOL-9924 · IC-1437:53 Kotka Port railway station
4h00
11:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema3 changes
VRLOL-1654 · IC-4 · SP-337:53 Kotka Port railway station
4h05
11:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1654 · IC-4 · LOL-9924 · IC-1437:55 Kotka station
3h58
11:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema3 changes
VRLOL-1654 · IC-4 · SP-337:55 Kotka station
4h03
11:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1654 · IC-4 · LOL-9924 · IC-1437:58 Paimenportin
3h55
11:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema3 changes
VRLOL-1654 · IC-4 · SP-337:58 Paimenportin
4h00
11:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1656 · LOL-1658 · LOL-9932 · IC-1718:53 Kotka Port railway station
5h00
13:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema3 changes
VRLOL-1656 · LOL-1658 · LOL-9832 · LOL-96758:53 Kotka Port railway station
6h32
15:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema3 changes
VRLOL-1656 · LOL-1658 · LOL-9832 · IC-378:53 Kotka Port railway station
6h05
14:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema3 changes
VRLOL-1656 · IC-64 · IC-258:53 Kotka Port railway station
5h05
13:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1656 · LOL-1658 · LOL-9932 · LOL-96758:53 Kotka Port railway station
6h32
15:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema3 changes
VRLOL-1656 · IC-64 · IC-258:55 Kotka station
5h03
13:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1656 · LOL-1658 · LOL-9832 · LOL-96758:55 Kotka station
6h30
15:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema3 changes
VRLOL-1656 · LOL-1658 · LOL-9832 · IC-378:55 Kotka station
6h03
14:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema3 changes
VRLOL-1656 · LOL-1658 · LOL-9932 · LOL-96758:55 Kotka station
6h30
15:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema3 changes
VRLOL-1656 · LOL-1658 · LOL-9932 · IC-1718:55 Kotka station
4h58
13:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema3 changes
VRLOL-1656 · LOL-1658 · LOL-9932 · IC-1718:58 Paimenportin
4h55
13:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema3 changes
VRLOL-1656 · LOL-1658 · LOL-9832 · IC-378:58 Paimenportin
6h00
14:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema3 changes
VRLOL-1656 · LOL-1658 · LOL-9832 · LOL-96758:58 Paimenportin
6h27
15:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema3 changes
VRLOL-1656 · LOL-1658 · LOL-9932 · LOL-96758:58 Paimenportin
6h27
15:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema3 changes
VRLOL-1656 · IC-64 · IC-258:58 Paimenportin
5h00
13:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · IC-66 · IC-4712:47 Kotka Port railway station
4h11
16:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · LOL-9844 · LOL-970512:47 Kotka Port railway station
6h38
19:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · IC-66 · IC-14712:47 Kotka Port railway station
5h06
17:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · IC-8 · IC-5112:47 Kotka Port railway station
5h11
17:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · LOL-9944 · LOL-968712:47 Kotka Port railway station
4h38
17:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · LOL-9944 · IC-15112:47 Kotka Port railway station
4h06
16:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · LOL-9944 · IC-14712:47 Kotka Port railway station
5h06
17:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · LOL-9844 · IC-14712:47 Kotka Port railway station
5h06
17:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · IC-66 · LOL-970512:47 Kotka Port railway station
6h38
19:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · IC-66 · IC-4712:49 Kotka station
4h09
16:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · IC-66 · IC-14712:49 Kotka station
5h04
17:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · LOL-9944 · LOL-968712:49 Kotka station
4h36
17:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · LOL-9944 · IC-15112:49 Kotka station
4h04
16:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · LOL-9944 · IC-14712:49 Kotka station
5h04
17:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · IC-66 · LOL-970512:49 Kotka station
6h36
19:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · IC-8 · IC-5112:49 Kotka station
5h09
17:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · LOL-9844 · IC-14712:49 Kotka station
5h04
17:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · LOL-9844 · LOL-970512:49 Kotka station
6h36
19:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · IC-8 · IC-5112:52 Paimenportin
5h06
17:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · IC-66 · IC-14712:52 Paimenportin
5h01
17:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · LOL-9944 · IC-14712:52 Paimenportin
5h01
17:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · LOL-9944 · LOL-968712:52 Paimenportin
4h33
17:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · LOL-9844 · IC-14712:52 Paimenportin
5h01
17:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · LOL-9844 · LOL-970512:52 Paimenportin
6h33
19:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · IC-66 · LOL-970512:52 Paimenportin
6h33
19:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · LOL-9944 · IC-15112:52 Paimenportin
4h01
16:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1664 · IC-66 · IC-4712:52 Paimenportin
4h06
16:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1666 · LOL-9852 · S-8915:16 Kotka Port railway station
4h37
19:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1666 · LOL-9852 · LOL-971515:16 Kotka Port railway station
6h09
21:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1666 · LOL-9952 · IC-17715:16 Kotka Port railway station
3h37
18:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1666 · LOL-9952 · LOL-970515:16 Kotka Port railway station
4h09
19:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1666 · LOL-9952 · LOL-970515:18 Kotka station
4h07
19:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1666 · LOL-9952 · IC-17715:18 Kotka station
3h35
18:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1666 · LOL-9852 · LOL-971515:18 Kotka station
6h07
21:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1666 · LOL-9852 · S-8915:18 Kotka station
4h35
19:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1666 · LOL-9852 · LOL-971515:21 Paimenportin
6h04
21:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1666 · LOL-9852 · S-8915:21 Paimenportin
4h32
19:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1666 · LOL-9952 · IC-17715:21 Paimenportin
3h32
18:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1666 · LOL-9952 · LOL-970515:21 Paimenportin
4h04
19:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1670 · S-114 · LOL-9956 · S-8916:14 Kotka Port railway station
3h39
19:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema3 changes
VRLOL-1670 · IC-68 · PYO-26516:14 Kotka Port railway station
6h17
22:31 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1670 · IC-68 · LOL-971516:14 Kotka Port railway station
5h11
21:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1670 · S-114 · IC-2916:14 Kotka Port railway station
3h44
19:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1670 · IC-68 · PYO-26916:14 Kotka Port railway station
6h59
23:13 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1670 · S-114 · LOL-9956 · S-8916:16 Kotka station
3h37
19:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema3 changes
VRLOL-1670 · S-114 · IC-2916:16 Kotka station
3h42
19:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1670 · IC-68 · LOL-971516:16 Kotka station
5h09
21:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1670 · IC-68 · PYO-26516:16 Kotka station
6h15
22:31 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1670 · IC-68 · PYO-26916:16 Kotka station
6h57
23:13 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1670 · S-114 · LOL-9956 · S-8916:19 Paimenportin
3h34
19:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema3 changes
VRLOL-1670 · IC-68 · PYO-26916:19 Paimenportin
6h54
23:13 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1670 · IC-68 · PYO-26516:19 Paimenportin
6h12
22:31 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1670 · S-114 · IC-2916:19 Paimenportin
3h39
19:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1670 · IC-68 · LOL-971516:19 Paimenportin
5h06
21:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1672 · LOL-9960 · IC-14917:14 Kotka Port railway station
3h39
20:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1672 · LOL-9960 · IC-14917:16 Kotka station
3h37
20:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1672 · LOL-9960 · IC-14917:19 Paimenportin
3h34
20:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1676 · IC-72 · LOL-9964 · IC-18318:14 Kotka Port railway station
3h39
21:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema3 changes
VRLOL-1676 · IC-70 · PYO-27318:14 Kotka Port railway station
7h41
1:55 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1676 · IC-72 · S-5318:14 Kotka Port railway station
3h44
21:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1676 · IC-70 · LOL-973318:14 Kotka Port railway station
6h41
0:55 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1676 · IC-70 · PYO-27318:16 Kotka station
7h39
1:55 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1676 · IC-70 · LOL-973318:16 Kotka station
6h39
0:55 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1676 · IC-72 · LOL-9964 · IC-18318:16 Kotka station
3h37
21:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema3 changes
VRLOL-1676 · IC-72 · S-5318:16 Kotka station
3h42
21:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1676 · IC-72 · S-5318:19 Paimenportin
3h39
21:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1676 · IC-70 · LOL-973318:19 Paimenportin
6h36
0:55 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes
VRLOL-1676 · IC-72 · LOL-9964 · IC-18318:19 Paimenportin
3h34
21:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema3 changes
VRLOL-1676 · IC-70 · PYO-27318:19 Paimenportin
7h36
1:55 Tampereen Rautatieasema2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Kotka to Tampere

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Trains from Kotka to Tampere run on average 102 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 20:42. The fastest train covers the 204 km distance in 3h 34m.

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
204 km
Average train duration
3h 27m
Cheapest ticket price
£10
Trains per day
102
Fastest train
3h 34m
First train
0:25
Last train
20:42
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Wed
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 Tampere trainsVR trains will get you between Kotka and Tampere from £10. 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 VR Duration
3h 34m
Cheapest VR Price
£10
VR frequency
12 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

Train companies: VR from Kotka to Tampere trainsVR trains will get you between Kotka and Tampere from £10. 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 VR Duration
3h 34m
Cheapest VR Price
£10
VR frequency
12 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

What's included in each class

Compare VR classes and the amenities included in each one.

Eko Class
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Power plugs
Ekstra Calm
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Power plugs
  • Wide seats
  • Extra legroom
  • Quiet zone
  • Snacks to buy
Ekstra Relaxed
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Power plugs
  • Wide seats
  • Extra legroom
  • Meals to buy

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Things to do in Tampere

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

  • Must visit

Muumimuseo

A family-friendly museum in Vapriikki focused on the Moomins, with original art, models and immersive displays that suit both adults and children.

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Museokeskus Vapriikki

A broad museum centre in a former factory area with natural history, history and themed exhibitions. A practical choice for varied interests in one stop.

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Tampereen taidemuseo

An art museum in a handsome early 20th-century building, known for changing exhibitions and a notable collection of Finnish and international art.

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Euro (€)

Moderate for Finland. Hotels and dining are pricier than much of Europe, but local buses and casual lunches are manageable for most city breaks.

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 restaurants.
Coffee
€3-5 for a coffee or cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Tipping is not expected. Service is included. You may round up in restaurants or taxis for good service; cafés usually do not require tips.

FAQs: Kotka to Tampere train

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

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Kotka to Tampere can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £10, while the average price tends to be around £19.
The train journey from Kotka to Tampere covers a distance of 204 km and takes approximately 3h 34m. Trains run 102 per day.
The train distance from Kotka to Tampere is 204 km.
The first train from Kotka to Tampere leaves at 0:25.
The last train from Kotka to Tampere departs at 20:42.
Trains from Kotka to Tampere run approximately 102 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Kotka to Tampere.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Kotka to Tampere.
To get from Kotka to Tampere, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Yes, there is a night train from Kotka to Tampere.
The train station in Kotka that goes to Tampere is Kotka station, and it arrives at Tampereen Rautatieasema.
The cheapest way to get from Kotka to Tampere is by train, costing approximately £10.
Booking trains from Kotka to Tampere 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 Tampere offers a scenic experience as it passes through the picturesque Finnish countryside, featuring lush forests, serene lakes, and charming small towns.
A day trip from Kotka to Tampere is not feasible because the journey takes 3h 34m. Trains run 95 times per day over a distance of 204 km.
For a fulfilling visit to Tampere, plan for 2 to 3 days to explore its main attractions, such as the Vapriikki Museum, Pyynikki Observation Tower, and the Moomin Museum, while also enjoying its vibrant cafe culture.
Yes, you can take the train from Kotka to Tampere.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Kotka and Tampere

Most Kotka to Tampere trains use the Kotka to Tampereen Rautatieasema station pair, with some services arriving at Tesoma. Use this guide to compare Kotka and Tampere 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 Tampere

Which Kotka station do trains to Tampere leave from?

Trains from Kotka to Tampere 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.

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.

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.

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