What is the cheapest way to get from Finland to Riga?

The cheapest way to get from Finland to Riga is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Finland to Riga?

The fastest way to get from Finland to Riga is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $45 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Finland and Riga?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Helsinki, Bus Station station and arriving at Riga, Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Finland to Riga?

The distance between Finland and Riga is 398 km.

How do I travel from Finland to Riga without a car?

The best way to get from Finland to Riga without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 34m and costs $26 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Finland to Riga?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Finland to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Finland to Riga bus from?

Finland to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Finland to Riga?

The best way to get from Finland to Riga is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $45 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Finland to Riga bus arrive?

Finland to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Riga, Bus Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Finland to Riga?

Book your Finland to Riga bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1887+ hotels available in Riga.

Finland to Riga - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Finland to Riga by plane, ferry, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane HEL - RIX
3h 35m
$48–185
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry Helsinki-Tallinn
2. Take the bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus Lux Express 14 / ...
8h 34m
$26–131
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus 1203 / ...
2. Take the train from Tallinn to Riga-Pasazierutrain 16_873_892
13h 13m
$73–156
Fly from Tampere–Pirkkala Airport
1. Fly from Tampere–Pirkkala Airport (TMP) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane TMP - RIX
3h 50m
$54–755
Fly from Oulu Airport
1. Fly from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane OUL - RIX
4h 30m
$100–206
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane TLL - RIX
6h 17m
$58–244
Fly from Turku Airport
1. Fly from Turku Airport (TKU) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane TKU - RIX
3h 48m
$65–275
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1205 / ...
8h 50m
$40–80
Bus via Tallinn
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus 1203 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1234 / ...
8h 50m
$58–155
Bus via Tallinn #2
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus 1203 / ...
2. Take the bus from Reisisadama D-terminal to Esplanādebus Rv949
11h 7m
$63–145

Finland to Riga by tram, ferry, foot, and bus

48Weekly Services

8h 34mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 398.2 km
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Finland and Riga, Latvia?

Air Baltic and Finnair fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 8h 50m.

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