What is the cheapest way to get from Riga to Helsinki?

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Helsinki is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riga to Helsinki?

The fastest way to get from Riga to Helsinki is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs €50 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Helsinki?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riga, Bus Station station and arriving at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Riga to Helsinki?

The distance between Riga and Helsinki is 416 km.

How do I travel from Riga to Helsinki without a car?

The best way to get from Riga to Helsinki without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 1m and costs €45 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Riga to Helsinki?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Riga to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Helsinki bus from?

Riga to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Riga to Helsinki is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Riga to Helsinki bus arrive?

Riga to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Riga to Helsinki?

Book your Riga to Helsinki bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1277+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Riga to Helsinki - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Riga to Helsinki by plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

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Fly to Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane RIX - HEL
3h 56m
€53–156
Bus, ferry via Helsinki
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
8h 26m
€23–63
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus Lux Express 14 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
8h 1m
€48–66
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain 0 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
10h 6m
€39–74
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Riga to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)car
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
6h 51m
€63–98
Fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane RIX - TLL
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
6h 2m
€69–193
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus N1205 / ...
8h 20m
€30–50

Riga to Helsinki by bus

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Distance: 416.1 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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

Finnair and Air Baltic fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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