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How to get fromRiga to Kotkaby bus, ferry, train, car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Riga to Kotka by bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tērbatas iela to Tallinna bussijaambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Helsinki Kamppi to Kotkabus bus Ob7
    10h 37m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Helsinki Kamppi to Kotkabus bus Ob7
    11h 30m
    €58–209

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riia raudteejaam to Tallinntrain train 0
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Helsinki Kamppi to Kotkabus bus Ob7
    12h 49m
    €72–217

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Riga to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)car car
    2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry ferry
    3. Drive from Helsinki to Kotkacar car
    8h 13m
    €94–140

  5. Fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane plane RIX - TLL
    2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Helsinki Kamppi to Kotkabus bus
    8h 41m

  6. Bus via Laagri

    1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Vana Paaskulabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Helsinki Kamppi to Kotkabus bus Ob7
    11h 49m
    €64–196

  7. Train, bus via Kouvola

    1. Take the train from Riia raudteejaam to Tallinntrain train 0
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Kouvolatrain train Z / ...
    4. Take the train from Kouvola to Kotka Satamatrain train O
    14h 25m
    €84–236

  8. Fly to Helsinki Airport, train

    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane RIX - HEL
    2. Take the train from Tikkurila to Kouvolatrain train
    3. Take the train from Kouvola to Kotka Satamatrain train
    7h 15m
    €65–185

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

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration14h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Kotka via Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D, Helsinki, Bus Station, and Helsinki Kamppi in around 11h 30m.

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