What is the cheapest way to get from Riga to Helsinki Airport (HEL)?

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Helsinki Airport (HEL) is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riga to Helsinki Airport (HEL)?

The fastest way to get from Riga to Helsinki Airport (HEL) is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs €50 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Helsinki Airport (HEL)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riga, Bus Station station and arriving at Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Riga to Helsinki Airport (HEL)?

The distance between Riga and Helsinki Airport (HEL) is 393 km.

How do I travel from Riga to Helsinki Airport (HEL) without a car?

The best way to get from Riga to Helsinki Airport (HEL) without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 9h and costs €55 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Riga to Helsinki Airport (HEL)?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Riga to Helsinki Airport (HEL), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Helsinki Airport (HEL) bus from?

Riga to Helsinki Airport (HEL) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Helsinki Airport (HEL)?

The best way to get from Riga to Helsinki Airport (HEL) is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Riga to Helsinki Airport (HEL) bus arrive?

Riga to Helsinki Airport (HEL) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Riga to Helsinki Airport (HEL)?

Book your Riga to Helsinki Airport (HEL) bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Helsinki Airport (HEL)?

There are 1309+ hotels available in Helsinki Airport (HEL).

Riga to Helsinki Airport (HEL) - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Riga to Helsinki Airport (HEL) by plane, ferry, bus, 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 26m
€51–141
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain 0 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus 1203 / ...
10h 8m
€34–63
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
7h
€77–207
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
9h
€56–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airportbus N1206 / ...
9h 40m
€35–60
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Riga to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)car
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
7h 10m
€74–112

Riga to Helsinki Airport (HEL) by train, tram, foot, and bus

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Distance: 393 km
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Helsinki Airport (HEL), 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 Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 9h 40m.

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