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

The cheapest way to get from Kotka to Riga is to bus which costs $60 - $75 and takes 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kotka to Riga is to train and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $65 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Kotka and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Kotka to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Kotka and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Helsinki, Bus Station, Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

How far is it from Kotka to Riga?

The distance between Kotka and Riga is 598 km.

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

The best way to get from Kotka to Riga without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 10h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Kotka to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kotka to Riga bus from?

Kotka to Riga bus services, operated by Onni Bus, depart from Kotka station.

Where does the Kotka to Riga bus arrive?

Kotka to Riga bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at Helsinki Kamppi station.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1875+ hotels available in Riga.

Kotka to Riga - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Kotka to Riga by train, plane, bus, ferry, 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.

Train, train to Helsinki Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Kotka Satama to Kouvolatrain
2. Take the train from Kouvola to Tikkurilatrain
3. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane HEL - RIX
6h 10m
$67–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kotka to Helsinki Kamppibus Ob7
2. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1205 / ...
12h
$64–74
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Kotka to Helsinki Kamppibus Ob7
2. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
3. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Riiabus
10h 19m
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Kotka to Helsinki Kamppibus Ob7
2. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
3. Take the train from Tallinn to Riia raudteejaamtrain 0
12h 31m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Kotka to Helsinkicar
2. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
3. Drive from Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D) to Rigacar
8h 14m
$110–171
Bus, ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Kotka to Helsinki Kamppibus
2. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
3. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane TLL - RIX
8h 8m
Bus via Tallinn
1. Take the bus from Kotka to Helsinki Kamppibus Ob7
2. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus
3. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Riga, Bus Stationbus
11h 35m
$73–167

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX) flights

48Weekly Planes

1h 4mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 597.8 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Kotka to Riga, Bus Station via Helsinki Kamppi, Helsinki, Bus Station, Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2, and Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D in around 11h 35m.

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