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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Kuusamo is to bus which costs €70 - €170 and takes 22h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Kuusamo is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs €100 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Kuusamo?

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 20m.

How far is it from Riga to Kuusamo?

The distance between Riga and Kuusamo is 1283 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Kuusamo without a car is to bus which takes 22h 20m and costs €70 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Riga to Kuusamo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Kuusamo bus from?

Riga to Kuusamo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Kuusamo?

The best way to get from Riga to Kuusamo is to bus which takes 22h 20m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €100 - €420 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Riga to Kuusamo bus arrive?

Riga to Kuusamo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Helsinki, Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Kuusamo?

There are 786+ hotels available in Kuusamo.

Riga to Kuusamo - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Riga to Kuusamo by plane, bus, car, ferry, or train

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Fly Riga International Airport to Rovaniemi, bus
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane RIX - RVN
2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to Kelantiebus
9h 41m
€164–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from 29 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob4 / ...
3. Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus 8
22h 20m
€74–170
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Riga to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)car
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
3. Drive from Helsinki to Kuusamocar
16h 11m
€209–309
Fly Riga International Airport to Kuusamo
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane RIX - KAO
5h 41m
€104–415
Fly Riga International Airport to Oulu Airport, bus
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane RIX - OUL
2. Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus
9h 2m
€113–216
Fly Riga International Airport to Kajaani, bus
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane RIX - KAJ
2. Take the bus from Vimpelinlaakso P2 to Kelantiebus
12h 5m
€145–357
Bus to Helsinki, fly to Kuusamo
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Helsinki to Kuusamoplane
13h 45m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Vana Paaskulabus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Kajaanitrain
4. Take the bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L4 to Kelantiebus
22h 29m
€128–217

Riga to Kuusamo by bus

7Weekly Buses

22h 20mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,283.2 km
Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Kuusamo, Finland?

You can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Kelantie via 29 and 12 in around 22h 20m. Alternatively, Air Baltic and Finnair fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kuusamo (KAO) twice a week.

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