There are 8 ways to get from Riga to Imatra by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry
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, train
best- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane RIX - HEL
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Imatratrain
7h 40m€85–213Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus N1205
- Take the bus from 29 to Tulobus Ob6
15h 13m€55–83Bus, train via Tallinn
- Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Helsinki to Imatratrain S 9 / ...
12h 59m€70–112Train, bus
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain 0
- Take the bus from Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Helsinki to Imatratrain S 9 / ...
15h 4m€61–118Drive, ferry
- Drive from Riga to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)car
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
- Drive from Helsinki to Imatracar
9h 45m€108–166Fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry, train
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane RIX - TLL
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
- Take the train from Helsinki to Imatratrain
10h 40m€107–262Fly to Joensuu Airport, train
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane RIX - JOE
- Take the train from Joensuu to Imatratrain
11h 16m€120–379Bus, train
- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus N1205
- Take the train from Helsinki to Imatratrain Ic 5 / ...
13h 29m€64–113
Riga to Imatra by bus, tram, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riga to Imatra is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 15h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Riga to Imatra is to fly and train which takes 7h 40m and costs €85 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Imatra. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Saareksiinmäki I via 29, Matkakeskus and Oleksi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 13m.
The distance between Riga and Imatra is 673 km.
The best way to get from Riga to Imatra without a car is to bus and train via Tallinn which takes 12h 59m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Riga to Imatra, including transfers.
Riga to Imatra bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.
Riga to Imatra bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Helsinki, Bus Station.
There are 95+ hotels available in Imatra.
What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Imatra, Finland?
You can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Saareksiinmäki I via 29, Tulo, Matkakeskus, and Oleksi in around 15h 13m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Riga International Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–170
Flights from Riga International Airport to Joensuu Airport via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–330
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Imatra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Imatra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Imatra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Imatra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Joensuu to Imatra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Imatra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +372 680 0909
- info@luxexpress.eu
- Website
- Lux Express
Bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Lux Express
- Phone
- +358 3 4399880
- individual.sales@vikingline.com
- Website
- Viking Line
Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Viking Line
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