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The cheapest and fastest trains from Riihimäki to Kouvola
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$13
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$28
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 h 23 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 h 24 m
Trains on Sep 20
37
Distance
105 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Riihimäki to Kouvola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riihimäki to Kouvola will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Riihimäki to Kouvola without transferring at least once.
LOL-9676 · LOL-9847 · LOL-16772:25 PM2h48Riihimäki station5:13 PMKouvola station$131One-way2 transfers- LOL-9957 · LOL-16796:13 PM2h00Riihimäki station8:13 PMKouvola station$131One-way1 transfer
- LOL-9933 · LOL-166712:13 PM1h50Riihimäki station2:03 PMKouvola station$131One-way1 transfer
- LOL-9656 · LOL-9835 · LOL-166711:25 AM2h38Riihimäki station2:03 PMKouvola station$131One-way2 transfers
- LOL-9696 · LOL-9859 · LOL-16795:25 PM2h48Riihimäki station8:13 PMKouvola station$131One-way2 transfers
- LOL-9933 · S-1312:13 PM1h23Riihimäki station1:36 PMKouvola station$221One-way1 transfer
- LOL-9925 · IC-310:13 AM1h24Riihimäki station11:37 AMKouvola station$201One-way1 transfer
- LOL-9937 · IC-51:13 PM1h24Riihimäki station2:37 PMKouvola station$211One-way1 transfer
- LOL-9941 · IC-672:13 PM1h24Riihimäki station3:37 PMKouvola station$211One-way1 transfer
- LOL-9969 · S-1159:13 PM1h24Riihimäki station10:37 PMKouvola station$191One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train for Riihimäki to Kouvola
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Riihimäki to Kouvola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Riihimäki to Kouvola is a train with an average price of $22.
The fastest way to travel from Riihimäki to Kouvola is by train with an average journey time of 1h 35m.
Yes, you can take a train between Riihimäki and Kouvola.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Riihimäki to Kouvola among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.
The journey is about 4m faster (1h 35m by train vs 1h 39m by car) and roughly $7 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($22 vs $29). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Riihimäki to Kouvola train times
The table below shows live departures for Riihimäki to Kouvola trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOL-9696 · LOL-9859 · LOL-1679 | 5:25 PM Riihimäki station | 2h48 | 8:13 PM Kouvola station | 2 transfers | |
| LOL-9700 · S-11 | 5:55 PM Riihimäki station | 1h56 | 7:51 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9957 · S-11 | 6:13 PM Riihimäki station | 1h38 | 7:51 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9957 · LOL-1679 | 6:13 PM Riihimäki station | 2h00 | 8:13 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9702 · IC-73 | 6:25 PM Riihimäki station | 2h12 | 8:37 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9961 · IC-73 | 7:13 PM Riihimäki station | 1h24 | 8:37 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9716 · S-115 | 8:25 PM Riihimäki station | 2h12 | 10:37 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9969 · S-115 | 9:13 PM Riihimäki station | 1h24 | 10:37 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9734 · LOL-9881 | 11:53 PM Riihimäki station | 2h05 | 1:58 AM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
| LOL-9620 · S-1 | 5:55 AM Riihimäki station | 2h24 | 8:19 AM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9911 · S-1 | 6:13 AM Riihimäki station | 2h06 | 8:19 AM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9917 · IC-63 | 8:13 AM Riihimäki station | 1h24 | 9:37 AM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| PYO-276 · LOL-9827 · LOL-1667 | 9:00 AM Riihimäki station | 5h03 | 2:03 PM Kouvola station | 2 transfers | |
| IC-140 · S-75 | 9:06 AM Riihimäki station | 1h51 | 10:57 AM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9921 · S-75 | 9:13 AM Riihimäki station | 1h44 | 10:57 AM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9642 · IC-3 | 9:25 AM Riihimäki station | 2h12 | 11:37 AM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9925 · IC-3 | 10:13 AM Riihimäki station | 1h24 | 11:37 AM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9650 · IC-65 | 10:25 AM Riihimäki station | 2h17 | 12:42 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9929 · IC-65 | 11:13 AM Riihimäki station | 1h29 | 12:42 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9656 · S-13 | 11:25 AM Riihimäki station | 2h11 | 1:36 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9656 · LOL-9835 · LOL-1667 | 11:25 AM Riihimäki station | 2h38 | 2:03 PM Kouvola station | 2 transfers | |
| IC-142 · LOL-9839 · LOL-1677 | 12:06 PM Riihimäki station | 5h07 | 5:13 PM Kouvola station | 2 transfers | |
| LOL-9933 · LOL-1667 | 12:13 PM Riihimäki station | 1h50 | 2:03 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9933 · S-13 | 12:13 PM Riihimäki station | 1h23 | 1:36 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9662 · IC-5 | 12:25 PM Riihimäki station | 2h12 | 2:37 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9937 · IC-5 | 1:13 PM Riihimäki station | 1h24 | 2:37 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9670 · IC-67 | 1:25 PM Riihimäki station | 2h12 | 3:37 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9941 · IC-67 | 2:13 PM Riihimäki station | 1h24 | 3:37 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9676 · LOL-9847 · LOL-1677 | 2:25 PM Riihimäki station | 2h48 | 5:13 PM Kouvola station | 2 transfers | |
| LOL-9676 · IC-7 | 2:25 PM Riihimäki station | 2h12 | 4:37 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9680 · S-71 | 2:55 PM Riihimäki station | 1h55 | 4:50 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9945 · LOL-1677 | 3:13 PM Riihimäki station | 2h00 | 5:13 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9945 · IC-7 | 3:13 PM Riihimäki station | 1h24 | 4:37 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9682 · S-9 | 3:25 PM Riihimäki station | 2h15 | 5:40 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9949 · S-9 | 4:13 PM Riihimäki station | 1h27 | 5:40 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9690 · IC-111 | 4:25 PM Riihimäki station | 2h15 | 6:40 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9953 · IC-111 | 5:13 PM Riihimäki station | 1h27 | 6:40 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Riihimäki to Kouvola
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Trains from Riihimäki to Kouvola run on average 33 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:11, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 65 miles (105 km) distance in 1h 11m.
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 65 miles (105 km) |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 |
Trains per day 33 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 4:11 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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.
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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
1h 11m
Cheapest VR Price
$13
VR frequency
31 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
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Things to do in Kouvola
Discover the best of Kouvola — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kouvola trip today.
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Poikilo Art Museum
An art museum in the historic barracks area, showing changing exhibitions of Finnish and international contemporary art.
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Poikilo Museum
A city museum presenting Kouvola's local history, everyday life, and changing temporary exhibitions in central Kouvola.
- Must visit
Repovesi National Park
A large national park area known for forest trails, lakes, cliffs, and classic Finnish scenery near Kouvola.
- Recommended
Kasarminmäki
A restored garrison district with red-brick buildings, museums, events, and pleasant walking routes near the center.
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Olhavanvuori Viewpoint
A well-known lookout rock in Repovesi offering elevated lake and forest views after a rewarding hike.
FAQs: Trains from Riihimäki to Kouvola
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Riihimäki to Kouvola 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 Kouvola, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Riihimäki to Kouvola can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $13, while the average price is around $22.
The train from Riihimäki to Kouvola takes 1h 11m and runs 33 per day.
The distance by train from Riihimäki to Kouvola is 65 miles (105 km).
The first train from Riihimäki to Kouvola leaves at 4:11 AM.
The last train from Riihimäki to Kouvola leaves at 11:52 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Riihimäki to Kouvola.
There is no direct train service currently available from Riihimäki to Kouvola.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Riihimäki to Kouvola.
The train station in Riihimäki that goes to Kouvola is Riihimäki station, which connects to Kouvola station.
The cheapest way to get from Riihimäki to Kouvola is by train, with a cost of around $13.
The train journey from Riihimäki to Kouvola offers scenic views of Finland's picturesque countryside, including lush forests, serene lakes, and charming small towns, making it a pleasant travel experience.
A day trip from Riihimäki to Kouvola is not feasible as the journey takes 1h 11m. However, there are 37 trains available per day for this route, covering a distance of 65 miles (105 km).
A 2 to 3-day visit to Kouvola is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Repovesi National Park, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Verla Groundwood and Board Mill, and the Tykkimäki Amusement Park.
Yes, you can take the train from Riihimäki to Kouvola.
Since both Riihimäki and Kouvola 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 Kouvola include Helsinki, Kotka, Mikkeli, Lahti, Vantaa.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Riihimäki to Kouvola 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 Kouvola, travelers should be aware of typical urban safety concerns such as petty theft, especially in crowded areas and public transportation hubs. It is advisable to keep personal belongings secure and remain vigilant when using ticket machines or ATMs to avoid card skimming scams. Overall, Kouvola is considered a safe destination with low crime rates, but standard precautions help ensure a smooth 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.
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Popular train stations from Riihimäki to Kouvola
Most Riihimäki to Kouvola trains use the Riihimäki to Kouvola station pair. Use this guide to compare Riihimäki and Kouvola train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Riihimäki
Arrival train stations in Kouvola
Which Riihimäki station do trains to Kouvola leave from?
Trains from Riihimäki to Kouvola leave from Riihimäki. The station is from Riihimäki city centre at 11130 Riihimäki, Finland.
Riihimäki11130 Riihimäki, Finland
City-centre transport
Getting to Riihimäki from Riihimäki city centre
Bus8B, 2 · 9m · $2 · every ~2 min
Riihimäki train station facilities and services
Riihimäki has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Riihimäki.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Riihimäki.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Riihimäki: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Riihimäki: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Riihimäki.
Which Kouvola station do trains from Riihimäki arrive at?
Trains from Riihimäki to Kouvola arrive at Kouvola. Kouvola is from Kouvola city centre.
Kouvola45100 Kouvola, Finland
City-centre transport
Getting to Kouvola from Kouvola city centre
BusP2 · 24m
Kouvola train station facilities and services
Kouvola has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Kouvola.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Kouvola.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kouvola: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Kouvola: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kouvola.
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