There are 7 ways to get from Riga to Kiruna by plane, train, bus, ferry, night 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
best- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kiruna Airport (KRN)plane RIX - KRN
8h 26mkr 1,310–6,010Train, bus
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain 0
- Take the bus from Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from 29 to 1bus Ob4
- Take the train from Haparanda station to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain
- Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Kiruna stationtrain 98
28h 21mkr 1,464–2,434Bus, train
- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Helsinki to Kolaritrain
- Take the bus from Pajala busstation to Vittangi busstationbus 51
- Take the bus from Vittangi busstation to Kiruna OK-parkenbus 50 / ...
30h 7mkr 1,910–3,187Bus, ferry, train, night train
- Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Ventspils AObus
- Take the ferry from Ventspils Ferry to Nynashamn farjeterminalferry 0
- Take the train from Nynäshamn station to Stockholm City stationtrain 43
- Take the nighttrain from Stockholm Centralstation to Kiruna stationnighttrain Nt
34h 13mkr 2,288–4,150Bus, ferry, drive
- Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Rovaniemi, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from 1 to Ylitornio SEObus
- Drive from Ylitornio SEO to Överkalix busstationcar
- Take the bus from Överkalix busstation to Sjukhusetbus 10
28h 38mBus
- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kemi, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Töre busstationbus 11
- Take the bus from Töre busstation to Sjukhusetbus 10
28h 51mkr 1,678–3,163Drive, ferry
- Drive from Riga to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)car
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
- Drive from Helsinki to Kirunacar
19h 50mkr 2,902–4,301
Riga to Kiruna by bus, foot, ferry, taxi, train, and night train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riga to Kiruna is to train and bus which costs 1400 kr - 2500 kr and takes 28h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Riga to Kiruna is to fly which takes 8h 26m and costs 1300 kr - 6000 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Kiruna. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Sjukhuset via Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2, Kemi rautatieasema, Haparanda Tornio resecentrum and Töre busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 51m.
The distance between Riga and Kiruna is 1245 km.
The best way to get from Riga to Kiruna without a car is to bus and ferry and train and night train which takes 34h 13m and costs 2200 kr - 4200 kr.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Riga to Kiruna, including transfers.
Riga to Kiruna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.
The best way to get from Riga to Kiruna is to fly which takes 8h 26m and costs 1300 kr - 6000 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1600 kr - 3200 kr and takes 28h 51m.
Riga to Kiruna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.
Kiruna is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 9:58 AM in Riga and 8:58 AM in Kiruna.
What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Kiruna, Sweden?
Scandinavian Airlines, Air Baltic, and Norwegian Air International fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kiruna Airport (KRN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Sjukhuset via Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2, Kemi, Bus Station, Kemi rautatieasema, Haparanda Tornio resecentrum, and Töre busstation in around 28h 51m.
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Riga International Airport to Kiruna Airport via Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- kr 1,500–6,500
Flights from Riga International Airport to Kiruna Airport via Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 1,300–6,000
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Elron
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 260–480
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- kr 350–480
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 70–120
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 340–550
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 260–430
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Rovaniemi, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 700–1,200
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 330–550
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kemi, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 600–1,000
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stena Line
Ferry from Ventspils Ferry to Nynashamn farjeterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 550–1,300
- Website
- Stena Line
Want to know more about travelling around Sweden
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 62+ hotels available in Kiruna.












