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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Lapland is to bus which costs €100 - €180 and takes 20h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Lapland is to fly and train which takes 6h 55m and costs €110 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Lapland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riga, Bus Station station and arriving at Rovaniemi, Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 55m.

How far is it from Riga to Lapland?

The distance between Riga and Lapland is 1001 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Lapland without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 27m and costs €140 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Riga to Lapland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Lapland bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Riga to Lapland?

The best way to get from Riga to Lapland is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs €150 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 20h 55m.

Where does the Riga to Lapland bus arrive?

Riga to Lapland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rovaniemi, Bus Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Riga to Lapland?

Book your Riga to Lapland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lapland?

There are 1745+ hotels available in Lapland.

Riga to Lapland - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, ferry, and taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Riga to Lapland by plane, train, bus, car, ferry, or taxi

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Fly to Kemi-Tornio Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)plane RIX - KEM
7h 18m
€154–418
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Stationbus N1207
20h 55m
€100–180
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain 0
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
3. Take the train from Helsinki to Rovaniemitrain
18h 27m
€142–248
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 Rovaniemicar
16h 28m
€221–327
Fly to Oulu Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane RIX - OUL
2. Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain
6h 55m
€112–277
Fly to Rovaniemi
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane RIX - RVN
7h 56m
€145–214
Fly to Kittilä Airport
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kittilä Airport (KTT)plane RIX - KTT
10h 35m
€184–556
Fly to Ivalo
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Ivalo (IVL)plane RIX - IVL
8h 1m
€261–621
Fly to Luleå/Kallax Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Luleå/Kallax Airport (LLA)plane RIX - LLA
2. Take the taxi from Luleå Airport to Haparanda Tornio resecentrumtaxi
8h 31m
€160–313

Riga to Lapland by train, tram, foot, and bus

29Weekly Services

18h 27mAverage Duration

€142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,001.1 km
Duration: 7h 18m

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

Finnair and Air Baltic fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €100–180 and the journey takes 20h 55m.

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