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There are 6 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
    4h 1m
    $66–181

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Jelgava, stationbus bus N1205 / ...
    8h 45m
    $35–65

  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 6m
    $48–72

  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
    $79–125

  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 9m
    $85–232

  6. Bus via Laagri

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    11h 43m
    $35–67

Helsinki to Jelgava by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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 $35–65 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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