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

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There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki (Station) to Riga by plane, bus, ferry, 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
    4h 1m
    $60–187

  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 32m
    $30–80

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus N1205 / ...
    8h 25m
    $44–64

  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 4m
    $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
    $75–119

  6. 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 19m
    $85–213

  7. 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 39m
    $58–80

Helsinki (Station) to Riga by tram and bus

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Riga, Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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