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There are 10 ways to get from Finland 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
    $57–193

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 34m
    $30–80

  3. 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 N1205 / ...
    8h 37m
    $58–80

  4. 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 2m
    $47–92

  5. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Drive from Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D) to Rigacar car
    6h 51m
    $69–114

  6. Fly from Turku Airport

    1. Fly from Turku Airport (TKU) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane TKU - RIX
    3h 48m
    $81–416

  7. Fly from Oulu Airport

    1. Fly from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane OUL - RIX
    4h 31m
    $126–248

  8. Line 30 bus, line 34 bus to Tampere–Pirkkala Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sorin aukio G to Pirkkalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pirkkala to Pirkkala Tredubus bus
    3. Fly from Tampere–Pirkkala Airport (TMP) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane TMP - RIX
    4h 53m

  9. Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane TLL - RIX
    6h 17m
    $85–213

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus N1205
    8h 45m
    $35–60

Finland to Riga by tram, ferry, and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Finland and Riga, Latvia?

Finnair and Air Baltic fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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