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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Hel is to bus and train which costs 310 zł - 550 zł and takes 18h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Hel is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 23m and costs 550 zł - 1 400 zł.

How far is it from Riga to Hel?

The distance between Riga and Hel is 546 km. The road distance is 720.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Hel without a car is to bus and train via Kaliningrad which takes 15h 24m and costs 320 zł - 700 zł.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Riga to Hel, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Riga and Hel?

Hel is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 3:36 PM in Riga and 2:36 PM in Hel.

Can I drive from Riga to Hel?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Hel is 720 km. It takes approximately 10h 11m to drive from Riga to Hel.

Where can I stay near Hel?

There are 4584+ hotels available in Hel.

Riga to Hel - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Riga to Hel by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN)plane RIX - GDN
2. Take the taxi from Gdansk-Airport-GDN to Heltaxi
7h 23m
zł 594–1,334
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Gdansk, Bus Stationbus 1234A
2. Take the train from Gdansk Glowny to Heltrain Ic / ...
18h 12m
zł 311–506
Bus, train via Kaliningrad
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Gdańsk Głównybus 900 / ...
3. Take the train from Gdynia Chylonia to Heltrain R
15h 24m
zł 321–673
Drive 720.3 km
1. Drive from Riga to Helcar 720.3 km
10h 11m
zł 489–707
Fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane RIX - WAW
2. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Gdynia Glownatrain
3. Take the train from Gdynia Glowna to Heltrain
9h 54m
zł 432–1,102
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Jelgavatrain 723 / ...
2. Take the bus from Jelgava, station to Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 and Railway station 02bus
3. Take the train from Elk to Ilawa Glownatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Ilawa Glowna to Gdynia Glownatrain Ic / ...
5. Take the train from Gdynia Glowna to Heltrain R
15h 40m
zł 365–920

Riga to Hel by bus and train

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15h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 546.2 km
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Hel, Pomerania, Poland?

There is no direct connection from Riga to Hel. However, you can take the line 22 bus to Rīgas lidosta, walk to Riga International Airport (RIX) airport, fly to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN), then take the taxi to Hel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Hel via Kaliningrad Bus station, Gdańsk Główny, Gdansk Glowny, and Gdynia Chylonia in around 15h 24m.

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