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Arrival in Kouvola
“All roads lead to Rome, I’m heading to Kouvola…” It’s easy to travel to this city known as a railway junction by train, bus, or car from anywhere in Finland.
You can easily reach Kouvola from Helsinki by train, and the journey takes just over an hour at its fastest. The travel center is conveniently located right in the center of Kouvola.
- Kotka 56 km
- Lahti 62 km
- Lappeenranta 87 km
- Mikkeli 106 km
- Helsinki 136 km
- Tampere 191 km
Brochures and Maps
We have compiled a sample of Kouvola area’s tourist attractions and services into a travel brochure. Tykkimäki Amusement Park, Repovesi National Park, and Verla UNESCO World Heritage site are just the beginning! You can download the electronic version of the brochure from the link below.
If you plan to head to Repovesi, you can familiarize yourself with the national park and the area’s services using the map of the national park below.
Kouvola Public Transport
Kouvola uses the national Waltti travel card. You can easily and conveniently purchase local transport tickets using a mobile app. You can view local transport schedules from the link below.
Kymenlaakso Joint Ticket
With the Kymenlaakso joint ticket, you can travel in local transport in the Kouvola and Kotka areas, as well as by train in the Kymenlaakso region. Tickets are valid in local transport in Kouvola and Kotka as well as on VR trains between Kouvola and Kotka.
The joint ticket is purchased through the Waltti Mobile app, which you can find in your smartphone’s app store. Select Kymenlaakso as your travel area. Single tickets and 30-day travel cards are available. The price is determined based on travel zones. The ticket is shown to the driver when boarding the bus and to the conductor on the train.
FAQ
Below we have compiled answers to frequently asked questions related to various tourist attractions in Kouvola and visiting the area.
You can download the map of Repovesi National Park for free from our website. You can also find more good tips for hiking in Repovesi from Repovesi National Park’s frequently asked questions. Additionally, you can explore Repovesi’s trails.
Repovesi National Park is a great hiking destination for families, but the park also offers fantastic outdoor opportunities for experienced hikers. You can explore the trails in Repovesi on our website. More good tips for hiking in Repovesi are available in Repovesi National Park’s frequently asked questions.
You can find the updated opening hours and price list for Tykkimäki’s various parks on Tykkimäki’s website. Generally, Tykkimäki Amusement Park is open from May until the end of August.
You can find the updated opening hours and price list for Verla UNESCO site on the museum’s website. Generally, Verla is open from early May until early autumn.
Kouvola offers many delicacies and other local products that are sold throughout the city. You can read more about local products on our website.
Kouvola’s selection of cafes and restaurants will surely surprise you with its variety and delicious flavors. You can explore different cafes and restaurants on our website.
How about a UNESCO World Heritage site, a high-quality theater, or various industrial heritage sites? You can explore different cultural sites on our website.
In Kouvola, you can find destinations such as Ankkapurha Cultural Park, Arboretum Mustila, Repovesi National Park, Tykkimäki Amusement Park, and Verla UNESCO World Heritage site. You can explore different travel destinations on our website.
Kouvola is the center of Southeast Finland, and the journey from Helsinki takes just over an hour by train. It’s also easy to reach Kouvola from all directions by car, as the city, known as a railway hub, is also located along major roads.
We recommend checking the updated train schedules on VR’s website and hopping on the next train arriving in Kouvola.
In Kouvola, you can stay in hotels, cabins, or even villas! You can explore various options on our website.
During the summer season, you can reach various attractions in the Kouvola area, such as Repovesi National Park, Tykkimäki Amusement Park, and Verla UNESCO site, using public transport in addition to your own car. You can read more about public transport connections on our website.
Kouvola has plenty to see for the whole family and various fun activities for all ages. You can explore different ideas on our website.
Contact Information
Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact our team
matkailu@kouvola.fi
Charissa McCarron
Communications and Marketing Manager
020 615 7518
charissa.mccarron@kouvola.fi
Mikael Miilumäki
Tourism Coordinator
020 615 7688
mikael.miilumaki@kouvola.fi
Alexei Potapov
Tourism Advisor
020 615 7719
alexei.potapov@kouvola.fi
Tiina Vainio
Assistant
020 615 6172
tiina.vainio@kouvola.fi
VisitKouvola Projects
Sanna-Maarit Hakkarainen
Project Manager
Tapahtumakipinä-project
Phone: 020 615 5648
sanna-maarit.hakkarainen@kouvola.fi
Maaret Nikkinen
Project Manager
Matkailukompassi – Kestävää kasvua Kymenlaaksoon-project.
020 615 1290
maaret.nikkinen@kouvola.fi
You can learn more about VisitKouvola’s tourism projects on our website.