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 via Kaunas which costs 220 zł - 430 zł and takes 18h 3m.

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 18m and costs 600 zł - 1 300 zł.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Hel?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Hel. However, there are services departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Hel via Kaišiadorys, Mockava, Warszawa Wschodnia and Gdynia Glowna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 52m.

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 which takes 16h 4m and costs 340 zł - 750 zł.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Riga to Hel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Hel train from?

Riga to Hel train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Rīgas Centrālā stacija station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Hel?

Hel is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 3:48 AM in Riga and 2:48 AM in Hel.

Where does the Riga to Hel train arrive?

Riga to Hel train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Kaišiadorys station.

Can I drive from Riga to Hel?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Hel is 720 km. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Riga to Hel.

Where can I stay near Hel?

There are 3866+ hotels available in Hel.

Riga to Hel - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Riga to Hel by plane, taxi, 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, 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 18m
zł 602–1,232
Bus, train via Kaunas
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riia to Panevežisbus
2. Take the bus from Panevėžio autobusų stotis to Kauno autobusų stotisbus
3. Take the bus from Kaunas, Bus Station to Gdansk, Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Gdynia Chylonia to Heltrain R
18h 3m
zł 225–429
Bus, train
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 Glowna to Heltrain R
16h 4m
zł 343–740
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Kaišiadorystrain 12
2. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Mockavatrain 31
3. Take the train from Mockava to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Gdynia Glownatrain Ic / ...
5. Take the train from Gdynia Glowna to Heltrain R
17h 52m
zł 609–1,341
Drive 720.3 km
1. Drive from Riga to Helcar 720.3 km
10h 12m
zł 470–678

Riga to Hel by bus and train

3Weekly Services

16h 4mAverage Duration

zł 343Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 546.2 km
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Hel via Kaišiadorys, Mockava, Warszawa Wschodnia, and Gdynia Glowna in around 17h 52m.

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