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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Kemi is to bus which costs €80 - €120 and takes 19h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Kemi is to fly and train which takes 7h 17m and costs €95 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Kemi?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riga, Bus Station station and arriving at Kemi, Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 20m.

How far is it from Riga to Kemi?

The distance between Riga and Kemi is 1004 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Kemi without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 16h 44m and costs €85 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Riga to Kemi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Kemi bus from?

Riga to Kemi bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Kemi?

The best way to get from Riga to Kemi is to fly which takes 8h 15m and costs €130 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 19h 20m.

Where does the Riga to Kemi bus arrive?

Riga to Kemi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kemi, Bus Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Riga to Kemi?

Book your Riga to Kemi bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kemi?

There are 142+ hotels available in Kemi.

Riga to Kemi - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, car, and taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Riga to Kemi by plane, bus, ferry, train, car, or taxi

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 Kemi-Tornio Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)plane RIX - KEM
8h 15m
€130–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Stationbus N1207
19h 20m
€80–120
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Riia to Tallinna bussijaambus
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
3. Take the train from Helsinki to Oulutrain
4. Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain
16h 44m
€88–215
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Riga to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)car
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
3. Drive from Helsinki to Kemicar
15h 1m
€192–296
Fly to Oulu Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane RIX - OUL
2. Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain
7h 17m
€98–189
Fly to Skellefteå Airport, drive
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Skellefteå Airport (SFT)plane RIX - SFT
2. Drive from Skelleftea-Airport-SFT to Kemicar
9h 23m
€162–349
Fly to Rovaniemi, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane RIX - RVN
2. Take the train from Rovaniemi to Kemitrain
9h 31m
€108–258
Fly to Luleå/Kallax Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Luleå/Kallax Airport (LLA)plane RIX - LLA
2. Take the taxi from Luleå Airport to Haparanda Tornio resecentrumtaxi
10h
€90–283
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Helsinki to Oulutrain
4. Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain
19h 12m
€103–303

Riga to Kemi by bus, tram, foot, ferry, and train

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16h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,004.5 km
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Kemi, Finland?

Finnair and Air Baltic fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 19h 20m.

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