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How to get fromHelsinki to Rīgaby plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Helsinki to Rīga by plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Helsinki Airport

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    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane HEL - RIX
    2h 56m
    $65–177

  2. Bus via Laagri

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus bus 1203 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn Vana Paaskula to Riga Central Bus Stationbus bus Lux Express 14 / ...
    10h 39m
    $32–62

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus N1205 / ...
    7h 10m
    $35–65

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Tallinn to Zemitanitrain train 12
    9h 11m
    $48–91

  5. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Drive from Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D) to Rīgacar car
    6h 49m
    $79–121

  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
    5h 8m
    $86–233

Helsinki to Rīga by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Rīga, 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, Harbour Terminal 2 to Riga, Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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