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How to get fromVantaa to Rigaby plane, ferry, bus, train or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Vantaa to Riga by plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Helsinki Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane HEL - RIX
    3h 35m
    $43–185

  2. Ferry, bus via Tallinn

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry ferry Helsinki-Tallinn
    2. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Riiabus bus El14 / ...
    8h 52m
    $26–140

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus bus 1203 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tallinn to Riia raudteejaamtrain train Re37 / ...
    10h 53m
    $77–155

  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
    $86–136

  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
    6h 40m
    $57–248

  6. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 53m
    $52–85

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus N1206 / ...
    10h 59m
    $38–58

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

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Riga, Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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