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 €75 - €130 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 22m and costs €75 - €220.

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 train and bus which takes 17h 16m and costs €120 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 47m 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 47m and costs €120 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 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 19+ hotels available in Kemi.

Riga to Kemi - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, ferry, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Riga to Kemi by plane, train, bus, car, ferry, 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 47m
€120–340
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Stationbus N1207
19h 20m
€75–130
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riia raudteejaam to Tallinntrain 0
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
3. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Kemitrain
17h 16m
€120–206
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
€170–284
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 22m
€79–219
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 7m
€113–215
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
10h 12m
€113–356
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
9h 59m
€89–314

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

14Weekly Services

17h 16mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,004.2 km
Duration: 8h 47m

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 €75–130 and the journey takes 19h 20m.

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