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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Kotka is to drive and ferry which costs €95 - €150 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Kotka is to fly and train which takes 7h 43m and costs €55 - €180.

How far is it from Riga to Kotka?

The distance between Riga and Kotka is 3942 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Kotka without a car is to bus which takes 8h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Riga to Kotka, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kotka?

There are 116+ hotels available in Kotka.

Riga to Kotka - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Riga to Kotka by bus, car, ferry, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tērbatas iela to Tallinna bussijaam
2. Take the bus from Tallinn to Helsinki
3. Take the bus from Helsinki Kamppi to KotkaOb7
8h 6m
Fly to Helsinki Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)RIX - HEL
2. Take the train from Tikkurila to Kouvola
3. Take the train from Kouvola to Kotka
7h 43m
€58–176
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Riga to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki
3. Drive from Helsinki to Kotka
8h 10m
€96–141
Fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)RIX - TLL
2. Take the bus from Tallinn to Helsinki
3. Take the bus from Helsinki Kamppi to Kotka
6h 26m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Ulemiste215
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Kotka, Bus Station1210
13h 43m

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) flights

28Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,941.7 km
Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Tērbatas iela to Kotka via Tallinna bussijaam, Bussijaam, Hobujaama, Tallinn, Helsinki, and Helsinki Kamppi in around 8h 6m.

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