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How to get fromHelsinki Airport (HEL) to Rigaby plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Riga by plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane HEL - RIX
    1h 23m
    $64–165

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus bus 1203 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tallinn to Riga-Pasazierutrain train 12
    11h 4m
    $39–77

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus N1206 / ...
    9h 35m
    $40–70

  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
    $84–131

  5. 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 1205 / ...
    9h 47m
    $64–92

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Riga by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 390.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Helsinki Airport (HEL), 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 Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Riga, Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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