Ekenäs to Kotka train with VR

Fri, Sep 18
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ekenäs to Kotka

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 18

Cheapest price on Sep 18

€32

Average ticket price on Sep 18

€38

Fastest journey on Sep 18

4 h 49 m

Average journey duration on Sep 18

4 h 51 m

Trains on Sep 18

33

Distance

200 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Ekenäs to Kotka will cost around €38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Ekenäs to Kotka without transferring at least 2 times.

  • VRLOL-1502 · LOL-9641 · LOL-9921 · LOL-1661
    6:24 AM6h12
    Tammisaari railway station
    12:36 PMKotka station
    €321One-way
    4 transfers
  • VRLOL-1612 · LOL-9671 · LOL-9941 · LOL-1671
    11:07 AM5h55
    Tammisaari railway station
    5:02 PMKotka Port railway station
    €321One-way
    3 transfers
  • VRLOL-1502 · LOL-9641 · LOL-9921 · LOL-1661
    6:24 AM6h09
    Tammisaari railway station
    12:33 PMPaimenportin
    €321One-way
    4 transfers
  • VRLOL-1502 · LOL-9823 · LOL-1661 · LOL-1663
    6:24 AM6h12
    Tammisaari railway station
    12:36 PMKotka station
    €321One-way
    3 transfers
  • VRLOL-1502 · LOL-9823 · LOL-1661 · LOL-1663
    6:24 AM6h09
    Tammisaari railway station
    12:33 PMPaimenportin
    €321One-way
    3 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train for Ekenäs to Kotka

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ekenäs to Kotka among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €41, while a train costs an average of €41.

Distance: 124 miles (200 km)

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Train
Driving

€41

Average price

Cheapest

€44

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 45m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 39m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

VR

Most popular train company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Ekenäs to Kotka is a train with an average price of €41.
The fastest way to travel from Ekenäs to Kotka is by train with an average journey time of 3h 45m.
Yes, you can take a train between Ekenäs and Kotka.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Ekenäs to Kotka among Omio's users.
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 €41 compared to roughly €44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €3. The journey takes 3h 45m versus 2h 39m 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

Ekenäs to Kotka train times

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

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
VRLOL-1502 · LOL-9823 · LOL-1661 · LOL-16636:24 AM Tammisaari railway station
6h12
12:36 PM Kotka station3 transfers
VRLOL-1502 · LOL-9641 · LOL-9921 · LOL-16616:24 AM Tammisaari railway station
6h12
12:36 PM Kotka station4 transfers
VRLOL-1502 · S-15 · LOL-16636:24 AM Tammisaari railway station
6h09
12:33 PM Paimenportin2 transfers
VRLOL-1502 · IC-63 · LOL-16636:24 AM Tammisaari railway station
6h09
12:33 PM Paimenportin2 transfers
VRLOL-1502 · S-15 · LOL-16636:24 AM Tammisaari railway station
6h15
12:39 PM Kotka Port railway station2 transfers
VRLOL-1502 · LOL-9641 · LOL-9921 · LOL-16616:24 AM Tammisaari railway station
6h09
12:33 PM Paimenportin4 transfers
VRLOL-1502 · IC-63 · LOL-16636:24 AM Tammisaari railway station
6h15
12:39 PM Kotka Port railway station2 transfers
VRLOL-1502 · LOL-9823 · LOL-1661 · LOL-16636:24 AM Tammisaari railway station
6h09
12:33 PM Paimenportin3 transfers
VRLOL-1502 · LOL-9823 · LOL-1661 · LOL-16636:24 AM Tammisaari railway station
6h15
12:39 PM Kotka Port railway station3 transfers
VRLOL-1502 · S-15 · LOL-16636:24 AM Tammisaari railway station
6h12
12:36 PM Kotka station2 transfers
VRLOL-1502 · LOL-9641 · LOL-9921 · LOL-16616:24 AM Tammisaari railway station
6h15
12:39 PM Kotka Port railway station4 transfers
VRLOL-1502 · IC-63 · LOL-16636:24 AM Tammisaari railway station
6h12
12:36 PM Kotka station2 transfers
VRLOL-1604 · IC-944 · S-15 · LOL-16637:01 AM Tammisaari railway station
5h35
12:36 PM Kotka station3 transfers
VRLOL-1604 · IC-944 · S-15 · LOL-16637:01 AM Tammisaari railway station
5h32
12:33 PM Paimenportin3 transfers
VRLOL-1604 · IC-944 · S-15 · LOL-16637:01 AM Tammisaari railway station
5h38
12:39 PM Kotka Port railway station3 transfers
VRLOL-1608 · IC-948 · IC-13 · LOL-16679:07 AM Tammisaari railway station
5h45
2:52 PM Kotka station3 transfers
VRLOL-1608 · IC-948 · IC-13 · LOL-16679:07 AM Tammisaari railway station
5h48
2:55 PM Kotka Port railway station3 transfers
VRLOL-1608 · IC-948 · IC-13 · LOL-16679:07 AM Tammisaari railway station
5h42
2:49 PM Paimenportin3 transfers
VRLOL-1612 · LOL-9671 · LOL-9941 · LOL-167111:07 AM Tammisaari railway station
5h49
4:56 PM Paimenportin3 transfers
VRLOL-1612 · IC-67 · LOL-167111:07 AM Tammisaari railway station
5h55
5:02 PM Kotka Port railway station2 transfers
VRLOL-1612 · LOL-9671 · LOL-9941 · LOL-167111:07 AM Tammisaari railway station
5h55
5:02 PM Kotka Port railway station3 transfers
VRLOL-1612 · LOL-9839 · LOL-167111:07 AM Tammisaari railway station
5h49
4:56 PM Paimenportin2 transfers
VRLOL-1612 · IC-67 · LOL-167111:07 AM Tammisaari railway station
5h52
4:59 PM Kotka station2 transfers
VRLOL-1612 · IC-5 · LOL-166911:07 AM Tammisaari railway station
4h52
3:59 PM Kotka station2 transfers
VRLOL-1612 · IC-67 · LOL-167111:07 AM Tammisaari railway station
5h49
4:56 PM Paimenportin2 transfers
VRLOL-1612 · LOL-9839 · LOL-167111:07 AM Tammisaari railway station
5h52
4:59 PM Kotka station2 transfers
VRLOL-1612 · IC-5 · LOL-166911:07 AM Tammisaari railway station
4h49
3:56 PM Paimenportin2 transfers
VRLOL-1612 · IC-5 · LOL-166911:07 AM Tammisaari railway station
4h55
4:02 PM Kotka Port railway station2 transfers
VRLOL-1612 · LOL-9671 · LOL-9941 · LOL-167111:07 AM Tammisaari railway station
5h52
4:59 PM Kotka station3 transfers
VRLOL-1612 · LOL-9839 · LOL-167111:07 AM Tammisaari railway station
5h55
5:02 PM Kotka Port railway station2 transfers
VRLOL-1622 · IC-962 · IC-11 · LOL-16794:07 PM Tammisaari railway station
4h49
8:56 PM Paimenportin3 transfers
VRLOL-1622 · IC-962 · IC-11 · LOL-16794:07 PM Tammisaari railway station
4h52
8:59 PM Kotka station3 transfers
VRLOL-1622 · IC-962 · IC-11 · LOL-16794:07 PM Tammisaari railway station
4h55
9:02 PM Kotka Port railway station3 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Ekenäs to Kotka

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Trains from Ekenäs to Kotka run on average 24 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €32 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 06:53, the last at 18:19. The fastest train covers the 124 miles (200 km) distance in 3h 12m.

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
124 miles (200 km)
Average train duration
3h 45m
Cheapest ticket price
€32
Trains per day
24
Fastest train
3h 12m
First train
6:53 AM
Last train
6:19 PM
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
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 Ekenäs to Kotka trainsVR trains will get you between Ekenäs and Kotka from €32. 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 12m
Cheapest VR Price
€32
VR frequency
24 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: Trains from Ekenäs to Kotka

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

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Ekenäs to Kotka can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €32, while the average price is around €41.
The train from Ekenäs to Kotka takes 3h 12m and runs 24 per day.
The distance by train from Ekenäs to Kotka is 124 miles (200 km).
The first train from Ekenäs to Kotka leaves at 6:53 AM.
The last train from Ekenäs to Kotka leaves at 6:19 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Ekenäs to Kotka.
There is no direct train service currently available from Ekenäs to Kotka.
Yes, there is a night train from Ekenäs to Kotka.
The train station in Ekenäs that goes to Kotka is Tammisaari railway station, which connects to Kotka station.
The cheapest way to get from Ekenäs to Kotka is by train, with a cost of around €32.
The train journey from Ekenäs to Kotka offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through picturesque Finnish landscapes, including forests and lakes, providing a pleasant visual experience for travelers.
A day trip from Ekenäs to Kotka is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 12m. However, trains operate 13 times per day for this 124 miles (200 km) journey.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Kotka is sufficient to explore its main attractions, enjoy its parks and gardens, and experience the local culture.
Yes, you can take the train from Ekenäs to Kotka.
Since both Ekenäs and Kotka are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Kotka include Kouvola, Lahti, Lappeenranta, Imatra, Mikkeli.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Ekenäs to Kotka among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Finland uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. For travelers, using cards is generally more convenient and widely accepted across Finland, including in public transportation, restaurants, and shops, though having some cash on hand can be useful for small purchases or in remote areas.
In Kotka, travelers should be aware of pickpocketing in crowded areas and public transport, especially during events. Common scams are rare, but it’s advisable to use official taxi services and avoid unlicensed vendors. Staying alert in busy spots and securing personal belongings helps ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Ekenäs to Kotka

Most Ekenäs to Kotka trains use the Ekenäs (Tammisaaren) to Paimenportin station pair, with some services arriving at Kotka. Use this guide to compare Ekenäs and Kotka train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Ekenäs
Arrival train stations in Kotka
Ekenäs (Tammisaaren)10600 Ekenäs, FinlandAccessibility

Ekenäs (Tammisaaren) train station facilities and services

Ekenäs (Tammisaaren) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Ekenäs (Tammisaaren): The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.

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