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There are 6 ways to get from Vantaa to Riga by plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane HEL - RIX
    2h 30m
    $62–173

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus N1205 / ...
    8h 50m
    $37–63

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Tallinn to Riia raudteejaamtrain train Re37 / ...
    11h 26m
    $53–96

  4. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Drive from Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D) to Rigacar car
    7h 9m
    $85–127

  5. Ferry, bus via Helsinki Terminal 2

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus 1231 / ...
    9h 14m
    $63–85

  6. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus
    10h
    $42–91

Vantaa to Riga by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

Finnair and Air Baltic fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Riga, Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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