Kotka to Helsinki train

Scan to get our free app

Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.

App Store

4.9

42K ratings

Google Play

4.6

136K reviews

Cheap train tickets from Kotka to Helsinki

Showing times and prices for Sep 18

Cheapest

$13

Average

$22

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 traveling at rush hour.

12:13PM3h11

Kotka

03:24PMHelsinki

$131One-way

0 transfers

05:38PM2h07

Kotka

07:45PMHelsinki

$211One-way

0 transfers

09:00AM3h24

Kotka

12:24PMHelsinki

$251One-way

0 transfers

09:05AM3h19

Kotka

12:24PMHelsinki

$251One-way

0 transfers

12:16PM3h08

Kotka

03:24PMHelsinki

$251One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Kotka to Helsinki

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 18

09:00AM3h24

Kotka

12:24PMHelsinki

0 transfers

09:05AM3h19

Kotka

12:24PMHelsinki

0 transfers

12:16PM3h08

Kotka

03:24PMHelsinki

0 transfers

09:03AM3h21

Kotka

12:24PMHelsinki

0 transfers

05:58AM3h26

Kotka

09:24AMHelsinki

0 transfers

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets Kotka to Helsinki by train or bus

Wed
Sep 18

Thu
Sep 19

Fri
Sep 20

Sat
Sep 21

Sun
Sep 22

Mon
Sep 23

Tue
Sep 24

How far in advance should I book train tickets from Kotka to Helsinki?

The best time to book your train from Kotka to Helsinki is 1 day before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Kotka to Helsinki route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Kotka to Helsinki per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Kotka to Helsinki.

Trains

from $30

Buses

from $30

Fastest train times from Kotka to Helsinki

Showing times and prices for Sep 18

Fastest Journey

2 h 7 m

Average

3 h 10 m

Trains per day

Distance

114 km

Of the 8 trains that leave Kotka for Helsinki every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

05:38PM2h07

Kotka

07:45PMHelsinki

$211One-way

0 transfers

12:16PM3h08

Kotka

03:24PMHelsinki

$251One-way

0 transfers

12:13PM3h11

Kotka

03:24PMHelsinki

$131One-way

0 transfers

09:05AM3h19

Kotka

12:24PMHelsinki

$251One-way

0 transfers

09:03AM3h21

Kotka

12:24PMHelsinki

$261One-way

0 transfers

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Overview: Train from Kotka to Helsinki

Distance	70 miles (113 km)
Average train duration	2 h 7 min
Average train ticket price	$25 (€21)
Train frequency	1 a day
Direct train	No
Train providers	VR

Trains from Kotka to Helsinki cover the 70 miles (113 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 7 min with our travel partners like VR. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $12 (€10), but the average price of train tickets is $25 (€21).

Train companies: VR from Kotka to Helsinki trains

Buy your official VR train tickets from Kotka to Helsinki from $12 (€10) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

VR is a Finnish train company that operates throughout the country. It offers a variety of train types, including InterCity, Pendolino, and Allegro trains. Allegro trains are the fastest, offering speeds of up to 200 km/h, while Pendolino and InterCity trains are slightly slower but still offer a comfortable ride. VR also offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for VR are Helsinki to Tampere, Helsinki to Turku, and Helsinki to Rovaniemi.

VR from Kotka to Helsinki train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 12 min
Cheapest Price: $46
VR frequency: 7 a day

FAQs: Trains from Kotka to Helsinki

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.

Cheap train tickets from Kotka to Helsinki can start from as little as $12 (€10) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Kotka to Helsinki is $25 (€21); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Helsinki from Kotka is on average 2 h 7 min for the 70 mile (113 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Kotka to Helsinki by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Kotka to Helsinki leaves at 5: 55 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Kotka to Helsinki leaves at 7: 31 PM.

There is 1 train a day from Kotka to Helsinki which require at least one change with VR. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Kotka to Helsinki train with VR. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip from Kotka to Helsinki as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 31 PM.

A trip to Helsinki from Kotka is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 7 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Kotka to Helsinki by train is July.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Kotka and Helsinki including taking a train or bus.