There are 7 ways to get from Riga to Jakobstad 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 Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport
best- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK)plane RIX - KOK
6h 9m€176–401Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain 0
- Take the bus from Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Pännäinentrain
16h 46m€81–147Bus, ferry, train
- Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
- Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Pännäinentrain
14h 22m€106–164Train, 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 Pännäinentrain
16h 32m€97–165Bus
- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Vaasa, Bus Stationbus N1205
- Take the bus from Vaasanpuistikko / matkakeskus E to Pietarsaaren linja-autoasema,bus 241 / ...
19h 15m€84–128Fly to Vaasa Airport, bus
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vaasa Airport (VAA)plane RIX - VAA
- Take the bus from 2 to Isokatu 9bus
9h 18m€97–223Drive, ferry
- Drive from Riga to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)car
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
- Drive from Helsinki to Jakobstadcar
12h 25m€146–226
Riga to Jakobstad by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riga to Jakobstad is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 19h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Riga to Jakobstad is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs €170 - €410.
No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Jakobstad. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Pietarsaaren linja-autoasema, via Vaasanpuistikko / matkakeskus E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.
The distance between Riga and Jakobstad is 798 km.
The best way to get from Riga to Jakobstad without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 14h 22m and costs €100 - €170.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Riga to Jakobstad, including transfers.
Riga to Jakobstad bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.
The best way to get from Riga to Jakobstad is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs €170 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 19h 15m.
Riga to Jakobstad bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vaasa, Bus Station.
There are 51+ hotels available in Jakobstad.
What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Jakobstad, Pohjanmaa, Finland?
Finnair and Air Baltic fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Pietarsaaren linja-autoasema, via Vaasanpuistikko / matkakeskus E in around 19h 15m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Riga International Airport to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–330
Flights from Riga International Airport to Vaasa Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–310
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki Central Station to Pännäinen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Pasila to Pännäinen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki Central Station to Pännäinen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- 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
- €19–40
- 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
- €19–30
- Schedules at
- Eckeroline
- Economy
- €20–30
Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Schedules at
- Eckeroline
- Economy
- €20–30
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