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

The cheapest way to get from Hammerfest to Riga is to ferry and bus and drive which costs $150 - $270 and takes 33h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hammerfest to Riga is to fly which takes 8h 35m and costs $120 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Hammerfest and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Hammerfest to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Hammerfest bussterminal and arriving at Riga Bus Station via Alta sentrum, Tromsø Prostneset and Rovaniemi Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 39m.

How far is it from Hammerfest to Riga?

The distance between Hammerfest and Riga is 1570 km. The road distance is 2559.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Hammerfest to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 42h 39m and costs $450 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 13h 38m to get from Hammerfest to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hammerfest to Riga bus from?

Hammerfest to Riga bus services, operated by Snelandia, depart from Hammerfest bussterminal station.

Bus or fly from Hammerfest to Riga?

The best way to get from Hammerfest to Riga is to fly which takes 8h 35m and costs $120 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $450 - $700 and takes 42h 39m.

Where does the Hammerfest to Riga bus arrive?

Hammerfest to Riga bus services, operated by Snelandia, arrive at Alta sentrum station.

What is the time difference between Hammerfest and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Hammerfest. It is currently 1:03 AM in Hammerfest and 2:03 AM in Riga.

Can I drive from Hammerfest to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Hammerfest to Riga is 2559 km. It takes approximately 36h 35m to drive from Hammerfest to Riga.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1877+ hotels available in Riga.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Hammerfest to Riga by plane, bus, ferry, car, car ferry, 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 Hammerfest Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Hammerfest Airport (HFT) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane HFT - TLL
2. Take the bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
13h 38m
$125–484
Fly Hammerfest Airport to Riga International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Hammerfest Airport (HFT) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane HFT - RIX
8h 35m
$124–486
Ferry, bus, drive
1. Take the ferry from Hammerfest havn to Alta hurtigbåtterminalferry
2. Take the bus from Alta hurtigbåtterminal to Stornesbus 170
3. Drive from Stornes to Enontekiö Icar
4. Take the bus from Enontekiö I to Rovaniemi linja-autoasema, 3bus
5. Take the bus from Rovaniemi Bus Station to Riga Bus Stationbus
33h 56m
$150–266
Drive 2,559.5 km
1. Drive from Hammerfest to Rigacar 2,559.5 km
36h 35m
$551–796
Car ferry to Tromsø Airport, Langnes, fly to Riga International Airport
1. Take the car ferry from Hammerfest kystrutekai to Tromsø kystrutekaicarferry
2. Fly from Tromsø Airport, Langnes (TOS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane TOS - RIX
18h 11m
$214–464
Fly Hammerfest Airport to Helsinki Airport, ferry, bus
1. Fly from Hammerfest Airport (HFT) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane HFT - HEL
2. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
3. Take the bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
14h 52m
$256–587
Fly Hammerfest Airport to Tartu Ülenurme Airport, train
1. Fly from Hammerfest Airport (HFT) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)plane HFT - TAY
2. Take the train from Tartu to Valgatrain
3. Take the train from Valga to Riga-Pasazierutrain
16h 37m
$238–633
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hammerfest bussterminal to Alta sentrumbus 100
2. Take the bus from Alta sentrum to Tromsø Prostnesetbus 150
3. Take the bus from Tromsø Prostneset to Rovaniemi bussterminalbus 106
4. Take the bus from Rovaniemi Bus Station to Riga Bus Stationbus
42h 39m
$451–689
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Hammerfest kystrutekai to Tromsø kystrutekaicarferry Hur
2. Take the bus from Tromsø Prostneset to Rovaniemi bussterminalbus 106
3. Take the bus from Rovaniemi Bus Station to Riga Bus Stationbus
43h 40m
$312–570
Car ferry, bus via Kirkenes
1. Take the car ferry from Hammerfest kystrutekai to Kirkenes kystrutekaicarferry Hur
2. Take the bus from Kirkenes Hurtigruten to Kiilopääbus
3. Take the bus from Tunturikeskus Kiilopää to Napapiiri Sodankyläntie Lbus
4. Take the bus from Rovaniemi - SantaClaus Village Napapiiri to Riga Bus Stationbus
2d 12h
$772–1,141

Hammerfest Airport (HFT) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) flights

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7h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,570.1 km
Duration: 13h 38m

What companies run services between Hammerfest, Norway and Riga, Latvia?

Widerøe, Finnair, and two other airlines fly from Hammerfest Airport (HFT) to Riga International Airport (RIX) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hammerfest bussterminal to Riga Bus Station via Alta sentrum, Tromsø Prostneset, and Rovaniemi Bus Station in around 42h 39m.

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