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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Karelia is to bus which costs RUB 7000 - RUB 8000 and takes 21h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Karelia is to drive which takes 13h 56m and costs RUB 14000 - RUB 22000.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Karelia?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Karelia station. However, there are services departing from Riga Central Bus Station and arriving at Petrozavodsk Bus station via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Karelia?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Karelia. However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Petrozavodsk Pass via Kirsi, Pechory-Pskovskie, Pskov Pass and Dno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 55m.

How far is it from Riga to Karelia?

The distance between Riga and Karelia is 1329 km. The road distance is 971.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Karelia without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 22m and costs RUB 7000 - RUB 9500.

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

It takes approximately 19h 22m to get from Riga to Karelia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Karelia bus from?

Riga to Karelia bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Riga Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Karelia train from?

Riga to Karelia train services, operated by Elron, depart from Riga-Pasazieru station.

Train or bus from Riga to Karelia?

The best way to get from Riga to Karelia is to train which takes 21h 55m and costs RUB 7500 - RUB 15000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 7000 - RUB 8000 and takes 21h 20m.

Where does the Riga to Karelia bus arrive?

Riga to Karelia bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Riga to Karelia train arrive?

Riga to Karelia train services, operated by Elron, arrive at Aardla station.

Can I drive from Riga to Karelia?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Karelia is 972 km. It takes approximately 13h 56m to drive from Riga to Karelia.

Riga to Karelia - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Riga to Karelia by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Ladozhsky Railway Terminal to Petrozavodsk Passtrain 806Ч / ...
19h 22m
₽7,265–9,490
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Petrozavodsk Bus stationbus
21h 20m
₽7,200–8,000
Train
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Aardlatrain 0
2. Take the train from Kirsi to Koidulatrain R46
3. Take the train from Pechory-Pskovskie to Pskov-1train
4. Take the train from Pskov Pass to Dnotrain
5. Take the train from Dno to Petrozavodsk Passtrain
21h 55m
₽7,514–14,823
Drive 971.5 km
1. Drive from Riga to Petrozavodskcar 971.5 km
13h 56m
₽14,682–21,207
Bus to Khrabrovo Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus
2. Fly from Khrabrovo Airport (KGD) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane KGD - LED
3. Take the train from Finlyandsky Railway Terminal to Sortavala Centertrain
19h 40m
₽7,572–44,700
Train, bus to Minsk National Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Vilniustrain
2. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Minsk Central Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Minsk National Airport (MSQ) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane MSQ - LED
4. Take the train from Finlyandsky Railway Terminal to Sortavala Centertrain
19h
₽8,782–39,615

Khrabrovo Airport (KGD) to Pulkovo Airport (LED) flights

72Weekly Planes

1h 53mAverage Duration

₽5,162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,328.7 km
Duration: 19h 22m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Karelia, Russia?

You can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Petrozavodsk Pass via Kirsi, Koidula, Pechory-Pskovskie, Pskov Pass, and Dno in around 21h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Petrozavodsk Bus station via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal in around 21h 20m.

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