There are 11 ways to get from Riga to Kuusamo by plane, bus, train, ferry, 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 Riga International Airport to Rovaniemi, bus
best- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane RIX - RVN
- Take the bus from Lentoasema to Kelantiebus
9h 46m€146–276Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
- Take the bus from Helsinki Kamppi to Oulu, Bus Stationbus Ob1
- Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus 8
21h 44m€75–156Bus, train
- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Helsinki to Oulutrain
- Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus 8
19h 21m€134–227Train, ferry, bus
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain 0
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
- Take the train from Pasila to Oulutrain
- Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus 8
21h 3m€137–258Drive, ferry
- Drive from Riga to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)car
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
- Drive from Helsinki to Kuusamocar
16h 12m€213–319Fly Riga International Airport to Kuusamo
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane RIX - KAO
5h 41m€105–417Fly Riga International Airport to Oulu Airport, bus
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane RIX - OUL
- Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus
9h 2m€120–248Fly Riga International Airport to Kajaani, bus
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane RIX - KAJ
- Take the bus from Vimpelinlaakso P2 to Kelantiebus
12h 5m€164–416Bus, ferry to Helsinki Airport, fly to Kuusamo
- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane HEL - KAO
12h 51m€159–381Train, bus
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain 0
- Take the bus from Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Helsinki to Oulutrain
- Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus 8
21h 37m€124–235Bus
- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from 29 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob4 / ...
- Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus 8
22h 9m€77–170
Riga to Kuusamo by bus, tram, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riga to Kuusamo is to bus and ferry which costs €75 - €160 and takes 21h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Riga to Kuusamo is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs €100 - €420.
No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Kuusamo. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Kelantie via 29 and 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 9m.
The distance between Riga and Kuusamo is 1283 km.
The best way to get from Riga to Kuusamo without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 21m and costs €130 - €230.
It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Riga to Kuusamo, including transfers.
Riga to Kuusamo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.
The best way to get from Riga to Kuusamo is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs €100 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €170 and takes 22h 9m.
Riga to Kuusamo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Helsinki, Bus Station.
There are 827+ hotels available in Kuusamo.
What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Kuusamo, Finland?
Air Baltic and Finnair fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kuusamo (KAO) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Kelantie via 29 and 12 in around 22h 9m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Riga International Airport to Rovaniemi via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–220
Flights from Riga International Airport to Kuusamo via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €150–420
Flights from Riga International Airport to Oulu Airport via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–340
Flights from Riga International Airport to Kajaani via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–370
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kuusamo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–310
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Pasila to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Bus from Lentoasema to Kelantie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–45
- Website
- Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki
- 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
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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