Get around
Local buses
For timetables and information on local transport in the Kotka region, visit www.jonnejaminne.fi.
You can always check timetable information in the Kotka Region Journey Planner at kotka.digitransit.fi. There, you can also see in real time where the bus is on its route.
Kotka Region Transport operates the local bus service in the Kotka-Hamina-Pyhtää area under the name Jonne & Minne.
Long distance buses
Matkahuolto
Our buses will take you comfortably anywhere in Finland. Purchase tickets and check the timetables quickly and easily from the online shop, Matkahuolto mobile app and Matkahuolto service outlets.
Buy tickets – Search for timetables
Matka.fi
Matka.fi is a door-to-door journey planning service provided by Traficom that combines different modes of transport and suggests different travel options. The service suggests a route from point A to point B (from street address to street address) at a given date and time.
Onnibus.com
Onnibus.com takes you to many places. Use the route search to find a suitable service.
Train
Kotka railway station is located at Kotkantie 1.
The train terminus at Kotka Port station is located on Tornatorintie. Other stations in Kotka are Paimenportti, Kyminlinna, Kymi and Tavastila. Kyminlinna station is a short distance from stops for local buses from Karhula and Hamina, for example.
Waterbus
Katariina–Langinkoski
To Varissaari, M/S Klippan
Public Cruises
Ferries
City bikes
The urban cycling season will last from at least the beginning of May to at least the end of October.
To rent a bike, you need the Donkey Republic app.
City bikes have a fee. Choose a season card, monthly membership, or a one-time payment.
Prices start at €1/15 min, with longer rides costing less per hour. Multi-day rentals are available.
City bikes can be rented and returned to any station you choose.
Station locations are available in the Donkey Republic app and, in the journey planner and on the KaaKau Kotka website.
Quick guide to use:
- Download the Donkey Republic app
- Find and select a free bike (the app will guide you)
- Complete the rental transaction (the app will guide you)
- Enjoy your bike ride
- Return the bike to any bike station with space (the app will guide you)
Detailed instructions and notes
City bikes are provided and maintained by your local KaaKau Ltd. On their website, you’ll find pricing details, station maps, usage instructions, and guidance for reporting malfunctions: kaakau.fi
City bike system customer service: tel. 044 71 606 44 /KaaKau Oy (Mon–Sun 8–20), other feedback also info@kaakau.fi
Kotka’s city bike system is part of the Donkey Republic city bike network, which operates across Europe.
See also the Kotka cycling route map
Please note! This page is machine translated. We apologise for any errors, please report any mistakes viestinta@kotka.fi.