There are 8 ways to get from Joensuu to Riga by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Joensuu Airport
best- Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane JOE - RIX
6h 11m$130–351Train, ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Joensuu to Helsinkitrain S 4 / ...
- Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
- Take the bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus
13h 46m$99–189Train, ferry, bus via Tallinn
- Take the train from Joensuu to Helsinkitrain S 4 / ...
- Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
- Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus
13h 12m$122–183Train, ferry
- Take the train from Joensuu to Helsinkitrain S 4 / ...
- Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
- Take the train from Tallinn to Riga-Pasazierutrain 0
15h 40m$111–194Bus
- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Tulobus
- Take the bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus to Länsiterminali T2bus
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Riga, Bus Stationbus
16h 34m$105–150Train to Helsinki Airport, fly
- Take the train from Joensuu to Tikkurilatrain
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane HEL - RIX
6h 50m$120–282Bus to Kuopio, fly
- Take the bus from 2 to Tulobus
- Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane KUO - RIX
10h$134–385Drive, ferry
- Drive from Joensuu to Helsinkicar
- Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
- Drive from Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D) to Rigacar
11h 46m$161–246
Joensuu to Riga by train, tram, ferry, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joensuu to Riga is to bus which costs $100 - $150 and takes 16h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Joensuu to Riga is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $130 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Joensuu to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Kauppatori L and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Jyväskylä Matkakeskus and Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 34m.
The distance between Joensuu and Riga is 732 km.
The best way to get from Joensuu to Riga without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Tallinn which takes 13h 12m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Joensuu to Riga, including transfers.
Joensuu to Riga bus services, operated by Savonlinja Oy, depart from Kauppatori L station.
The best way to get from Joensuu to Riga is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $130 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 16h 34m.
Joensuu to Riga bus services, operated by Savonlinja Oy, arrive at Tulo station.
Book your Joensuu to Riga bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Joensuu, Finland and Riga, Latvia?
Finnair flies from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Riga International Airport (RIX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kauppatori L to Riga, Bus Station via Jyväskylä Matkakeskus and Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 in around 16h 34m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Joensuu Airport to Riga International Airport via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–340
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–200
Flights from Kuopio to Riga International Airport via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–350
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Joensuu to Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Joensuu to Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Joensuu to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Joensuu to Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus to Länsiterminali T2
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from 2 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 06000 4300
- Website
- eckeroline.fi
Ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Eckeroline
- Economy
- $22–35
Ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Eckeroline
- Economy
- $22–35
Ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Eckeroline
- Economy
- $22–35
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