The cheapest and fastest trains from Jyväskylä to Kotka
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€33
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€41
Fastest journey on Sep 18
4 h 8 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
4 h 45 m
Trains on Sep 18
5
Distance
206 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Jyväskylä to Kotka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Jyväskylä to Kotka will cost around €41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 5 trains from Jyväskylä to Kotka, including 5 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 206 km distance in an average of 4 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 8 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 5 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
12:50 PM5h06Jyväskylä5:56 PMKotka€331One-way0 transfers
9:45 AM5h11Jyväskylä2:56 PMKotka€371One-way0 transfers
7:41 AM4h08Jyväskylä11:49 AMKotka€381One-way0 transfers
1:50 PM5h06Jyväskylä6:56 PMKotka€461One-way0 transfers
8:41 AM4h14Jyväskylä12:55 PMKotka€491One-way0 transfers
7:41 AM4h08Jyväskylä11:49 AMKotka€381One-way0 transfers
8:41 AM4h14Jyväskylä12:55 PMKotka€491One-way0 transfers
1:50 PM5h06Jyväskylä6:56 PMKotka€461One-way0 transfers
12:50 PM5h06Jyväskylä5:56 PMKotka€331One-way0 transfers
9:45 AM5h11Jyväskylä2:56 PMKotka€371One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train for Jyväskylä to Kotka
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jyväskylä to Kotka among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €49, while a train costs an average of €49.
Distance: 128 miles (206 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€49 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Jyväskylä to Kotka:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jyväskylä to Kotka costing on average €49.
Other travel options to Kotka take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Tickets start at around €49 compared to roughly €48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-0.72. The journey takes 4h 39m versus 3h 0m 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
Jyväskylä to Kotka train times
The table below shows live departures for Jyväskylä to Kotka trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC-142 · IC-36 · IC-13 · LOL-1667 | 9:19 AM Jyväskylä | 5h36 | 2:55 PM Kotka Port railway station | 3 transfers | |
IC-142 · LOL-9839 · LOL-1671 | 9:19 AM Jyväskylä | 7h40 | 4:59 PM Kotka station | 2 transfers | |
IC-142 · IC-5 · LOL-1669 | 9:19 AM Jyväskylä | 6h43 | 4:02 PM Kotka Port railway station | 2 transfers | |
IC-142 · IC-36 · IC-13 · LOL-1667 | 9:19 AM Jyväskylä | 5h30 | 2:49 PM Paimenportin | 3 transfers | |
IC-142 · IC-67 · LOL-1671 | 9:19 AM Jyväskylä | 7h43 | 5:02 PM Kotka Port railway station | 2 transfers | |
IC-142 · LOL-9839 · LOL-1671 | 9:19 AM Jyväskylä | 7h43 | 5:02 PM Kotka Port railway station | 2 transfers | |
IC-142 · LOL-9933 · LOL-1667 | 9:19 AM Jyväskylä | 5h36 | 2:55 PM Kotka Port railway station | 2 transfers | |
IC-142 · LOL-9839 · LOL-1671 | 9:19 AM Jyväskylä | 7h37 | 4:56 PM Paimenportin | 2 transfers | |
IC-142 · IC-67 · LOL-1671 | 9:19 AM Jyväskylä | 7h40 | 4:59 PM Kotka station | 2 transfers | |
IC-142 · IC-67 · LOL-1671 | 9:19 AM Jyväskylä | 7h37 | 4:56 PM Paimenportin | 2 transfers | |
IC-142 · LOL-9933 · LOL-1667 | 9:19 AM Jyväskylä | 5h30 | 2:49 PM Paimenportin | 2 transfers | |
IC-142 · IC-36 · IC-13 · LOL-1667 | 9:19 AM Jyväskylä | 5h33 | 2:52 PM Kotka station | 3 transfers | |
IC-142 · LOL-9933 · LOL-1667 | 9:19 AM Jyväskylä | 5h33 | 2:52 PM Kotka station | 2 transfers | |
IC-142 · IC-5 · LOL-1669 | 9:19 AM Jyväskylä | 6h37 | 3:56 PM Paimenportin | 2 transfers | |
IC-142 · IC-5 · LOL-1669 | 9:19 AM Jyväskylä | 6h40 | 3:59 PM Kotka station | 2 transfers | |
IC-94 · LOL-9937 · LOL-1671 | 10:15 AM Jyväskylä | 6h47 | 5:02 PM Kotka Port railway station | 2 transfers | |
IC-94 · LOL-9843 · LOL-1671 | 10:15 AM Jyväskylä | 6h47 | 5:02 PM Kotka Port railway station | 2 transfers | |
IC-94 · IC-7 · LOL-1675 | 10:15 AM Jyväskylä | 7h44 | 5:59 PM Kotka station | 2 transfers | |
IC-94 · LOL-9937 · LOL-1671 | 10:15 AM Jyväskylä | 6h41 | 4:56 PM Paimenportin | 2 transfers | |
IC-94 · LOL-9843 · LOL-1671 | 10:15 AM Jyväskylä | 6h44 | 4:59 PM Kotka station | 2 transfers | |
IC-94 · IC-7 · LOL-1675 | 10:15 AM Jyväskylä | 7h41 | 5:56 PM Paimenportin | 2 transfers | |
IC-94 · IC-7 · LOL-1675 | 10:15 AM Jyväskylä | 7h47 | 6:02 PM Kotka Port railway station | 2 transfers | |
IC-94 · IC-22 · IC-5 · LOL-1669 | 10:15 AM Jyväskylä | 5h47 | 4:02 PM Kotka Port railway station | 3 transfers | |
IC-94 · IC-22 · IC-5 · LOL-1669 | 10:15 AM Jyväskylä | 5h41 | 3:56 PM Paimenportin | 3 transfers | |
IC-94 · LOL-9937 · LOL-1671 | 10:15 AM Jyväskylä | 6h44 | 4:59 PM Kotka station | 2 transfers | |
IC-94 · LOL-9843 · LOL-1671 | 10:15 AM Jyväskylä | 6h41 | 4:56 PM Paimenportin | 2 transfers | |
IC-94 · IC-22 · IC-5 · LOL-1669 | 10:15 AM Jyväskylä | 5h44 | 3:59 PM Kotka station | 3 transfers | |
IC-155 · IC-66 · LOL-1667 | 10:41 AM Jyväskylä | 4h08 | 2:49 PM Paimenportin | 2 transfers | |
IC-155 · IC-66 · LOL-1667 | 10:41 AM Jyväskylä | 4h11 | 2:52 PM Kotka station | 2 transfers | |
IC-155 · IC-66 · LOL-1667 | 10:41 AM Jyväskylä | 4h14 | 2:55 PM Kotka Port railway station | 2 transfers | |
S-143 · IC-68 · LOL-1675 | 1:43 PM Jyväskylä | 4h16 | 5:59 PM Kotka station | 2 transfers | |
S-143 · IC-68 · LOL-1675 | 1:43 PM Jyväskylä | 4h19 | 6:02 PM Kotka Port railway station | 2 transfers | |
S-143 · IC-68 · LOL-1675 | 1:43 PM Jyväskylä | 4h13 | 5:56 PM Paimenportin | 2 transfers | |
IC-86 · IC-11 · LOL-1679 | 2:18 PM Jyväskylä | 6h38 | 8:56 PM Paimenportin | 2 transfers | |
IC-86 · IC-11 · LOL-1679 | 2:18 PM Jyväskylä | 6h41 | 8:59 PM Kotka station | 2 transfers | |
IC-86 · IC-11 · LOL-1679 | 2:18 PM Jyväskylä | 6h44 | 9:02 PM Kotka Port railway station | 2 transfers | |
IC-145 · IC-70 · LOL-1679 | 4:38 PM Jyväskylä | 4h21 | 8:59 PM Kotka station | 2 transfers | |
IC-145 · IC-70 · LOL-1679 | 4:38 PM Jyväskylä | 4h18 | 8:56 PM Paimenportin | 2 transfers | |
IC-145 · IC-70 · LOL-1679 | 4:38 PM Jyväskylä | 4h24 | 9:02 PM Kotka Port railway station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Jyväskylä to Kotka
Trains from Jyväskylä to Kotka run on average 39 times per day, taking around 4h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €28 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:53, the last at 18:19. The fastest train covers the 128 miles (206 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 128 miles (206 km) |
Average train duration 4h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Trains per day 39 |
Fastest train 3h 15m |
First train 6:53 AM |
Last train 6:19 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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FAQs: Trains from Jyväskylä to Kotka
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Jyväskylä 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Jyväskylä to Kotka
Most Jyväskylä to Kotka trains use the Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus to Kotka station pair, with some services arriving at Paimenportin. Use this guide to compare Jyväskylä and Kotka train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Jyväskylä station do trains to Kotka leave from?
Getting to Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus from Jyväskylä city centre
Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus is 1 km from Jyväskylä city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus train station facilities and services
Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus.
Which Kotka station do trains from Jyväskylä arrive at?
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.
Getting to Paimenportin from Kotka city centre
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 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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