There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki to Old Town Riga, Rīga by plane, ferry, bus, train, or car
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- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane HEL - RIX
3h 10m$59–176Bus via Tallinn
cheapest- Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus 1203 / ...
- Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Esplanādebus Rv949 / ...
11h 17m$29–52Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry Helsinki-Tallinn
- Take the bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus Lux Express 14 / ...
7h 17m$60–81Bus, train
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus 1203 / ...
- Take the train from Tallinn to Riia raudteejaamtrain Re37 / ...
9h 35m$32–64Ferry, drive
- Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
- Drive from Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D) to Old Town Riga, Rīgacar
6h 52m$71–116Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly
- Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
- Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane TLL - RIX
5h 8m$76–234Bus
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1205 / ...
7h 19m$30–55
Helsinki to Old Town Riga, Rīga by ferry, foot, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Old Town Riga, Rīga is to bus via Tallinn which costs $29 - $55 and takes 11h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Old Town Riga, Rīga is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $55 - $180.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Riga, Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Helsinki and Old Town Riga, Rīga is 418 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Old Town Riga, Rīga without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Helsinki to Old Town Riga, Rīga, including transfers.
Helsinki to Old Town Riga, Rīga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Old Town Riga, Rīga is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $55 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 19m.
Helsinki to Old Town Riga, Rīga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Riga, Bus Station.
Book your Helsinki to Old Town Riga, Rīga bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Old Town Riga, Rīga, Latvia?
Air Baltic and Finnair fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Riga, Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 7h 10m.
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–150
Flights from Lennart Meri International Airport to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–170
Flights from Lennart Meri International Airport to Riga International Airport via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–170
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- klienditugi@elron.ee
- Website
- elron.ee
Train from Tallinn to Riia raudteejaam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Website
- https://elron.ee/en
- Express Train Ticket
- $30–50
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- informacija@ltglink.lt
- Website
- ltglink.lt
Train from Tallinn to Riia raudteejaam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://ltglink.lt/en
- Phone
- +372 680 0909
- info@luxexpress.eu
- Website
- luxexpress.eu
Bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://luxexpress.eu/en/
Bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Esplanāde
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://luxexpress.eu/en/
- Phone
- +371 67 214 512
- info@ecolines.lv
- Website
- ecolines.net
Bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://ecolines.net/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +38 (067) 467-44-00
- transtempo@ukr.net
- Website
- transtempo.ua
Bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–40
- Website
- https://transtempo.ua/
Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- https://www.tallink.com/en
- Phone
- +358 9 123574
- Website
- vikingline.fi
Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- https://www.sales.vikingline.com/
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