There are 6 ways to get from Helsinki (Station) to Riga by plane, bus, ferry, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane HEL - RIX
2h 50m$64–176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1205 / ...
8h 56m$40–65Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
- Take the train from Tallinn to Riga-Pasazierutrain 12
10h 41m$52–97Ferry, drive
- Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
- Drive from Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D) to Rigacar
6h 50m$80–126Ferry, bus via Helsinki Terminal 2
- Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
- Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus 1205 / ...
9h 15m$62–86Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
- Take the bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus
9h 32m$40–92
Helsinki (Station) to Riga by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki (Station) to Riga is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki (Station) to Riga is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $60 - $180.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Helsinki, Bus Station station and arriving at Riga, Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Helsinki (Station) and Riga is 413 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki (Station) to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 8h 56m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Helsinki (Station) to Riga, including transfers.
Helsinki (Station) to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Bus Station.
The best way to get from Helsinki (Station) to Riga is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $60 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 8h 56m.
Helsinki (Station) to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Riga, Bus Station.
Book your Helsinki (Station) to Riga bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Helsinki (Station), 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, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 8h 50m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–190
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–160
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- ltglink.lt
Train from Tallinn to Riga-Pasazieru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://ltglink.lt/en
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- elron.ee
Train from Tallinn to Riga-Pasazieru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Website
- https://elron.ee/en
- Express Train Ticket
- $30–50
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +372 680 0909
- [email protected]
- Website
- luxexpress.eu
Bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://luxexpress.eu/en/
- Phone
- +38 (067) 467-44-00
- [email protected]
- Website
- transtempo.ua
Bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $34–39
- Website
- https://transtempo.ua/
- Phone
- +371 67 214 512
- [email protected]
- Website
- ecolines.net
Bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- Schedules at
- ecolines.net
- Phone
- 06000 4300
- Website
- eckeroline.fi
Ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- https://www.eckeroline.com/
- Economy
- $23–35
Ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- https://www.eckeroline.com/
- Economy
- $23–35
- Phone
- +358 3 4399880
- [email protected]
- Website
- vikingline.fi
Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- https://www.sales.vikingline.com/
Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- https://www.sales.vikingline.com/
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