What is the cheapest way to get from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Helsinki?

The cheapest way to get from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Helsinki is to bus via Laagri which costs €25 - €40 and takes 9h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Helsinki?

The fastest way to get from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Helsinki is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs €45 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Old Town Riga, Rīga and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Tērbatas iela and arriving at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Bussijaam and Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Helsinki?

The distance between Old Town Riga, Rīga and Helsinki is 416 km.

How do I travel from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Helsinki without a car?

The best way to get from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Helsinki without a car is to bus which takes 7h 49m and costs €29 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Helsinki?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Old Town Riga, Rīga to Helsinki bus from?

Old Town Riga, Rīga to Helsinki bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Tērbatas iela station.

Bus or fly from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Helsinki is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Old Town Riga, Rīga to Helsinki bus arrive?

Old Town Riga, Rīga to Helsinki bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Tallinna bussijaam station.

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Old Town Riga, Rīga to Helsinki - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Helsinki by plane, bus, train, 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.

Fly to Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane RIX - HEL
4h 12m
€47–155
Bus via Laagri
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Vana Paaskulabus Lux Express 14 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus 1203 / ...
9h 18m
€25–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tērbatas iela to Tallinna bussijaambus El14 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus 1203 / ...
7h 49m
€30–44
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Riia raudteejaam to Tallinntrain Re37 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry Tallinn-Helsinki
9h 24m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)car
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
6h 53m
€73–107
Fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane RIX - TLL
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
5h 53m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Tērbatas iela to Tallinna bussijaambus El14 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry Tallinn-Helsinki
7h 52m

Old Town Riga, Rīga to Helsinki by foot and bus

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7h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 416.4 km
Duration: 4h 12m

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

Air Baltic and Finnair fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Tērbatas iela, Tallinna bussijaam, Bussijaam, A. Laikmaa, and Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D in around 7h 49m.

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