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How to get fromRiga to Kirkenesby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Riga to Kirkenes by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Kirkenes Airport

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    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kirkenes Airport (KKN)plane plane RIX - KKN
    8h 39m
    kr 1,065–4,390

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 29 to 1bus bus Ob4
    3. Take the bus from 5 to Tunturikeskus Kiilopääbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kiilopää to Kirkenesbus bus
    32h 5m
    kr 6,268–7,278

  3. Drive 2,088.6 km

    1. Drive from Riga to Kirkenescar car 2,088.6 km
    29h 56m
    kr 4,180–6,038

  4. Fly to Ivalo, bus

    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Ivalo (IVL)plane plane RIX - IVL
    2. Take the bus from Ivalo Airport to Kirkenesbus bus
    12h 36m
    kr 6,610–10,910

Riga to Kirkenes by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32h 5mAverage Duration
Ticketkr 6,268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,479 km
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Kirkenes, Norway?

Air Baltic, Scandinavian Airlines, and Norwegian Air Shuttle fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kirkenes Airport (KKN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Kirkenes via 29, 5, and Kiilopää in around 32h 5m.

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