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

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  1. Fly from Helsinki Airport

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    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane HEL - RIX
    4h 2m
    $48–185

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry ferry Helsinki-Tallinn
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus bus Lux Express 14 / ...
    9h 1m
    $30–140

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vaanta - Helsinki Airport to Tallinn Bus Stationbus bus 1206 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus bus Lux Express 14 / ...
    8h 52m
    $56–94

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Kitsekula to Riga-Pasazierutrain train 182
    11h 52m
    $55–83

  5. Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane TLL - RIX
    7h 10m
    $72–248

  6. Bus via Helsinki, Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus bus 1210 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus N1234 / ...
    11h 12m
    $66–183

Vantaa to Riga by train, tram, ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Air Baltic and Finnair fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vehkapolku to Riga Central Bus Station via Lentoasema, Vaanta - Helsinki Airport, and Tallinn Bus Station in around 8h 52m.

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