There are 7 ways to get from Riga to Helsinki (Station) by plane, bus, ferry, train, 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 Helsinki Airport
best- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane RIX - HEL
3h 56m€53–176Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
8h 45m€26–71Bus, ferry via Helsinki Terminal 2
- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus N1224 / ...
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
8h 9m€52–70Train, ferry
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain 0 / ...
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
10h 24m€42–78Drive, ferry
- Drive from Riga to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)car
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
6h 52m€64–100Fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane RIX - TLL
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
6h 20m€77–197Bus
- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus N1205
9h 1m€30–50
Riga to Helsinki (Station) by bus, tram, and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riga to Helsinki (Station) is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 9h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Riga to Helsinki (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs €50 - €180.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riga, Bus Station station and arriving at Helsinki, Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Riga and Helsinki (Station) is 416 km.
The best way to get from Riga to Helsinki (Station) without a car is to bus and ferry via Helsinki Terminal 2 which takes 8h 9m and costs €50 - €75.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Riga to Helsinki (Station), including transfers.
Riga to Helsinki (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.
The best way to get from Riga to Helsinki (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 9h 1m.
Riga to Helsinki (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Helsinki, Bus Station.
Book your Riga to Helsinki (Station) bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Helsinki (Station), 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, Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 8h 55m.
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Riga International Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
Flights from Riga International Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–170
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Riga International Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–180
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Elron
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €30–45
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–27
- Website
- LTG Link
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +372 680 0909
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lux Express
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Lux Express
- Phone
- +38 (067) 467-44-00
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransTempo
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €31–35
- Website
- TransTempo
- Phone
- +371 67 214 512
- [email protected]
- Website
- ecolines.net
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–40
- Schedules at
- ecolines.net
- 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
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
- Phone
- +358 3 4399880
- [email protected]
- Website
- Viking Line
Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Viking Line
Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Viking Line
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