There are 8 ways to get from Riga to Ivalo by plane, bus, train, 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 Ivalo
best- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Ivalo (IVL)plane RIX - IVL
7h 17m€231–641Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from 1 to Petsamontie 7bus
25h 45m€115–244Bus, train
- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Helsinki to Rovaniemitrain
- Take the bus from 1 to Petsamontie 7bus
22h 45m€156–302Train, ferry, bus
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain 0
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
- Take the train from Helsinki to Rovaniemitrain
- Take the bus from Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha to Petsamontie 7bus
24h 32m€160–338Drive 2,315.9 km
- Drive from Riga to Ivalocar 2,315.9 km
33h 7m€437–632Fly to Rovaniemi, bus
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane RIX - RVN
- Take the bus from Lentoasema to Petsamontie 7bus
10h 26m€141–291Train, 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 Rovaniemitrain
- Take the bus from 1 to Hotelli Ivalo Pbus
24h 55m€146–310Bus via Riga, Bus Station
- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from 29 to 1bus Ob4
- Take the bus from 5 to Petsamontie 7bus
26h 35m€118–169
Riga to Ivalo by bus, tram, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riga to Ivalo is to bus via Riga, Bus Station which costs €110 - €170 and takes 26h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Riga to Ivalo is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs €230 - €650.
No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Ivalo. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Petsamontie 7 via Helsinki, Bus Station and 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 45m.
The distance between Riga and Ivalo is 1332 km. The road distance is 2315.9 km.
The best way to get from Riga to Ivalo without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 45m and costs €150 - €310.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Riga to Ivalo, including transfers.
Riga to Ivalo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.
The best way to get from Riga to Ivalo is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs €230 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €250 and takes 25h 45m.
Riga to Ivalo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Helsinki, Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Ivalo is 2316 km. It takes approximately 33h 7m to drive from Riga to Ivalo.
What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Ivalo, Finland?
Finnair, Lufthansa, and Air Baltic fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Ivalo (IVL) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Petsamontie 7 via Helsinki, Bus Station and 1 in around 25h 45m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Riga International Airport to Ivalo via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €200–600
Flights from Riga International Airport to Rovaniemi via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–220
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
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 Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- 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
- 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
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