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There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki to Jelgava by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly from Helsinki Airport, line 723 train

    best
    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane HEL - RIX
    2. Take the train from Tornakalns to Jelgavatrain train
    5h 6m
    $62–191

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Jelgava, stationbus bus N1205 / ...
    8h 45m
    $45–70

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Tallinn to Jelgavatrain train 12
    10h 39m
    $45–71

  4. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Drive from Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D) to Jelgavacar car
    7h 29m
    $80–129

  5. 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 10m
    $83–221

  6. Train to Turku Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Helsinki to Turkutrain train
    2. Fly from Turku Airport (TKU) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane TKU - RIX
    7h 10m
    $102–404

  7. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn Vana Paaskula to Riga Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Jelgavas AObus bus
    9h 33m
    $45–80

Helsinki to Jelgava by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Jelgava, Latvia?

FlixBus operates a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Jelgava, station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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