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How to get fromOld Town Riga, Rīga to Helsinkiby bus, train, car, ferry, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus bus Lux Express 14 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus bus 1203 / ...
    8h 6m
    €38–47

  2. Bus, ferry via Helsinki

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry ferry
    8h 37m
    €26–66

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain train 0 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus bus 1203 / ...
    9h 18m
    €28–53

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)car car
    2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry ferry
    6h 53m
    €66–98

  5. Fly to Helsinki Airport

    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane RIX - HEL
    5h 1m
    €58–166

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus bus Lux Express 14 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry ferry
    8h 7m
    €52–76

  7. Fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane plane RIX - TLL
    2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry ferry
    6h 3m
    €73–215

Old Town Riga, Rīga to Helsinki by foot and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 399.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a vehicle from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Riga Central Bus Station, Tallinn Bus Station, Bussijaam, Kaubamaja, and Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, Finnair and Air Baltic fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) every 3 hours.

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