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Finnish Railway Museum
A major railway museum with locomotives, carriages, and exhibits on Finland's rail history in a former station setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 27
€27
Average ticket price on Sep 27
€29
Fastest journey on Sep 27
2 h 18 m
Average journey duration on Sep 27
2 h 21 m
Trains on Sep 27
3
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Punkaharju to Kouvola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Punkaharju to Kouvola will cost around €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
On Sun, Sep 27, we found 3 trains from Punkaharju to Kouvola, including 3 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 27 the direct trains cover the 174 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .
On Sun, Sep 27 the slowest trains will take 2 h 23 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.






The table below shows live departures for Punkaharju to Kouvola trains for today, Saturday, September 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HDM-740 · IC-4 | 6:43 AM Lusto railway station | 2h29 | 9:12 AM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
HDM-740 · IC-4 | 6:49 AM Punkaharju railway station | 2h23 | 9:12 AM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
HDM-742 · IC-6 | 9:43 AM Lusto railway station | 2h29 | 12:12 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
HDM-742 · IC-6 | 9:49 AM Punkaharju railway station | 2h23 | 12:12 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
HDM-744 · JLA-1004B · JLA-1001B | 12:54 PM Lusto railway station | 3h31 | 4:25 PM Kouvola station | 2 transfers | |
HDM-744 · JLA-1004B · JLA-1001B | 1:00 PM Punkaharju railway station | 3h25 | 4:25 PM Kouvola station | 2 transfers | |
HDM-748 · JLA-1204B · JLA-1201B | 5:24 PM Lusto railway station | 3h31 | 8:55 PM Kouvola station | 2 transfers | |
HDM-748 · JLA-1204B · JLA-1201B | 5:30 PM Punkaharju railway station | 3h25 | 8:55 PM Kouvola station | 2 transfers | |
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The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 20:00.
Distance 108 miles (174 km) |
First train 5:39 AM |
Last train 8:00 PM |
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Thin Karelian rye pastries filled with rice porridge or potato. Common across eastern Finland and widely eaten in Kouvola with egg butter.
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Established bistro-style restaurant serving Finnish and European dishes in a comfortable city-center setting suitable for lunch or dinner.
Moderate for Finland. Hotels and dining cost more than in Eastern Europe, but local transit and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is not expected. Restaurants, taxis, and cafes usually include service; round up or leave a small amount only for excellent service.
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