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

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There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki to Riga by plane, bus, train, ferry, 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
    2h 47m
    $64–186

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus bus 1203 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tallinn to Riga-Pasazierutrain train 12
    9h 17m
    $33–66

  3. Bus

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

  4. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Drive from Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D) to Rigacar car
    6h 50m
    $78–121

  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
    5h 2m
    $85–235

  6. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus 1205 / ...
    8h
    $58–83

  7. Ferry, bus via Helsinki

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 21m
    $35–83

Helsinki to Riga by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 413.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

Finnair, Air Baltic, and Norwegian Air International 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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