There are 10 ways to get from Riga to Alavieska by plane, train, bus, ferry, 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 to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport, train
best- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK)plane RIX - KOK
- Take the train from Kokkola to Ylivieskatrain
8h 34m€170–406Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
- Take the bus from 29 to Hiekkasärkät th Pbus Ob1
20h 50m€61–121Bus, train
- Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Helsinki to Ylivieskatrain
15h 36m€104–157Train, ferry
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain 0
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
- Take the train from Pasila to Ylivieskatrain
17h 14m€107–188Drive, ferry
- Drive from Riga to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)car
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
- Drive from Helsinki to Alavieskacar
12h 57m€157–248Fly to Oulu Airport, train
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane RIX - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Ylivieskatrain
8h€114–211Fly to Helsinki Airport, train
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane RIX - HEL
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Ylivieskatrain
9h 55m€112–273Fly to Tampere–Pirkkala Airport, train
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Tampere–Pirkkala Airport (TMP)plane RIX - TMP
- Take the train from Tampere to Ylivieskatrain
10h 1m€101–217Fly to Vaasa Airport, train
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vaasa Airport (VAA)plane RIX - VAA
- Take the train from Vaasa to Seinäjokitrain
- Take the train from Seinäjoki to Ylivieskatrain
12h 19m€115–265Train, bus
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain 0
- Take the bus from Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Helsinki to Ylivieskatrain
17h 42m€94–165
Riga to Alavieska by bus, tram, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riga to Alavieska is to bus and ferry which costs €60 - €130 and takes 20h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Riga to Alavieska is to fly and train which takes 8h and costs €110 - €220.
The distance between Riga and Alavieska is 884 km.
The best way to get from Riga to Alavieska without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 36m and costs €100 - €160.
It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Riga to Alavieska, including transfers.
There are 222+ hotels available in Alavieska.
What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Alavieska, Finland?
There is no direct connection from Riga to Alavieska. However, you can take the line 22 bus to Rīgas lidosta, walk to Riga International Airport (RIX) airport, fly to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK), take the taxi to Kokkola, take the train to Ylivieska, walk to 4, then take the bus to Alavieska MH. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Alavieska MH via Tallinn Bus Station, Bussijaam, Vanasadam, Tallinn Harbour, Helsinki, Bus Station, Helsinki, Ylivieska, and 4 in around 15h 36m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Riga International Airport to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–340
Flights from Riga International Airport to Oulu Airport via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–200
Flights from Riga International Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Riga International Airport to Vaasa Airport via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–320
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kokkola to Ylivieska
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Ylivieska
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Pasila to Ylivieska
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Ylivieska
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Ylivieska
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tampere to Ylivieska
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Vaasa to Seinäjoki
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Seinäjoki to Ylivieska
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Ylivieska
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +372 680 0909
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lux Express
Bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Lux Express
- Phone
- 06000 4300
- Website
- eckeroline.fi
Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Schedules at
- Eckeroline
- Economy
- €20–30
Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Schedules at
- Eckeroline
- Economy
- €20–30
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