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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Kiruna is to bus which costs 1500 kr - 2000 kr and takes 28h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Kiruna is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs 1400 kr - 3200 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Kiruna?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Kiruna. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Kiruna Sjukhus via Kemi, Haparanda Tornio resecentrum and Pajala busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 24m.

How far is it from Riga to Kiruna?

The distance between Riga and Kiruna is 1247 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Kiruna without a car is to bus and train which takes 27h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Riga to Kiruna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Kiruna bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Riga to Kiruna?

The best way to get from Riga to Kiruna is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs 1400 kr - 3200 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1500 kr - 2000 kr and takes 28h 24m.

Where does the Riga to Kiruna bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Riga and Kiruna?

Kiruna is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 7:54 PM in Riga and 6:54 PM in Kiruna.

Where can I stay near Kiruna?

There are 71+ hotels available in Kiruna.

Riga to Kiruna - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and night train

There are 7 ways to get from Riga to Kiruna by plane, bus, train, ferry, night 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
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kiruna Airport (KRN)plane RIX - KRN
6h 23m
kr 1,433–3,112
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Haparanda station to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain
3. Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Kiruna stationtrain
27h 27m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riia raudteejaam to Tallinntrain 0
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Helsinki to Kolaritrain
4. Take the bus from Pajala busstation to Kiruna Triangelnbus 53
29h 57m
kr 1,610–4,156
Bus, ferry, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Ventspils AObus
2. Take the ferry from Ventspils Ferry to Nynashamn farjeterminalferry 0
3. Take the train from Nynäshamn station to Stockholm City stationtrain
4. Take the night train from Stockholm Centralstation to Kiruna stationnighttrain
31h 30m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Pajala busstationbus 54
3. Take the bus from Pajala busstation to Kiruna Sjukhusbus 53
28h 24m
kr 1,502–1,939
Bus, train via Luleå
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Luleå universitet Aurorumbus 20
3. Take the train from Luleå Notviken station to Kiruna stationtrain
29h 16m
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 Kirunacar
19h 51m
kr 2,768–4,118

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kiruna Airport (KRN) flights

16Weekly Planes

4h 57mAverage Duration

kr 1,180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,246.5 km
Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Kiruna, Sweden?

Air Baltic, Scandinavian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kiruna Airport (KRN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Kiruna Sjukhus via Kemi, Haparanda Tornio resecentrum, and Pajala busstation in around 28h 24m.

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