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Trip Overview

The average bus between Riga and Helsinki takes 8h 15m and the fastest bus takes 6h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Riga to Helsinki. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 15m
Duration
399 km
Distance
€40
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus via Tallinn

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  1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus bus Lux Express 14 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus bus 1203 / ...
7h 47m
€26–92

Riga to Helsinki bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Riga and Helsinki. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Riga is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Helsinki at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Tallinn Bus Station and take an average of 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 398.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Helsinki, Finland?

You can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Tallinn Bus Station, Bussijaam, Kaubamaja, and Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D in around 7h 47m.

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