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

The cheapest way to get from Vaasa to Riga is to bus which costs $65 - $120 and takes 16h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vaasa to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $90 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Vaasa and Riga?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vaasa, Bus Station station and arriving at Riga, Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 30m.

How far is it from Vaasa to Riga?

The distance between Vaasa and Riga is 714 km.

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

The best way to get from Vaasa to Riga without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 12h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Vaasa to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vaasa to Riga bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Vaasa to Riga?

The best way to get from Vaasa to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 16h 30m.

Where does the Vaasa to Riga bus arrive?

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1914+ hotels available in Riga.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Vaasa to Riga by plane, train, ferry, bus, 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 from Vaasa Airport
best
1. Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane VAA - RIX
5h 55m
$90–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vaasa, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1205
16h 30m
$65–120
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Vaasa to Pasilatrain
2. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
3. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Riiabus
12h 33m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Vaasa to Helsinkitrain
2. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus
3. Take the train from Tallinn to Riia raudteejaamtrain 0
14h 25m
$90–158
Train to Helsinki Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Vaasa to Tikkurilatrain
2. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane HEL - RIX
6h 15m
$95–238
Bus to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Sepänkyläntie/Maasilta P to Söderpåras th Ibus
2. Fly from Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane KOK - RIX
9h 6m
$177–426
Train to Tampere–Pirkkala Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Vaasa to Tamperetrain
2. Fly from Tampere–Pirkkala Airport (TMP) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane TMP - RIX
6h 56m
$100–527
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Vaasa to Helsinkicar
2. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
3. Drive from Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D) to Rigacar
11h 40m
$146–242

Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Riga International Airport (RIX) flights

26Weekly Planes

4h 23mAverage Duration

$94Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 714.3 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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

Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, and Air Baltic fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vaasa, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–120 and the journey takes 16h 30m.

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