There are 8 ways to get from Riga to Kuopio 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 Kuopio
best- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kuopio (KUO)plane RIX - KUO
6h 44m€71–271Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus N1205
- Take the bus from 29 to Tulobus Ob5
15h 25m€54–98Bus, 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 to Kuopiotrain
13h 31m€101–155Train, bus
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain 0
- Take the bus from Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
- Take the train from Helsinki to Kuopiotrain
15h 27m€81–144Fly to Joensuu Airport, bus
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane RIX - JOE
- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Tulobus
10h 35m€118–360Fly to Helsinki Airport, train
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane RIX - HEL
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Kuopiotrain
8h 32m€97–233Bus, ferry, train via Helsinki
- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
- Take the train from Pasila to Kuopiotrain
13h 51m€76–157Drive, ferry
- Drive from Riga to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)car
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
- Drive from Helsinki to Kuopiocar
11h 13m€132–207
Riga to Kuopio by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riga to Kuopio is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 15h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Riga to Kuopio is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs €70 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Kuopio. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Tulo via 29. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
The distance between Riga and Kuopio is 737 km.
The best way to get from Riga to Kuopio without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 13h 31m and costs €100 - €160.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Riga to Kuopio, including transfers.
Riga to Kuopio bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.
The best way to get from Riga to Kuopio is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs €70 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 15h 25m.
Riga to Kuopio bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Helsinki, Bus Station.
Book your Riga to Kuopio bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Kuopio, Finland?
Finnair and Air Baltic fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kuopio (KUO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tulo via 29 in around 15h 25m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Riga International Airport to Kuopio via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–290
Flights from Riga International Airport to Joensuu Airport via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–340
Flights from Riga International Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–170
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Pasila to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- 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
- €20–40
- 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
- €17–30
- Schedules at
- Eckeroline
- Economy
- €20–30
Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Schedules at
- Eckeroline
- Economy
- €20–30
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