There are 5 ways to get from Riga to Oulu by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry
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 Oulu Airport
best- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane RIX - OUL
4h 57m€100–256Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Stationbus N1207
17h 55m€85–150Train, bus
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain 0
- Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
- Take the train from Helsinki to Tamperetrain R
- Take the train from Tampere to Oulutrain
17h 17m€115–198Drive, ferry
- Drive from Riga to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)car
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
- Drive from Helsinki to Oulucar
13h 45m€181–277Fly to Kemi-Tornio Airport, drive
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)plane RIX - KEM
- Drive from Kemi-Airport-KEM to Oulucar
8h 35m€161–431
Riga to Oulu by train, tram, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riga to Oulu is to bus which costs €85 - €150 and takes 17h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Riga to Oulu is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €100 - €260.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riga, Bus Station station and arriving at Oulu, Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 55m.
The distance between Riga and Oulu is 920 km.
The best way to get from Riga to Oulu without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 17m and costs €110 - €200.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Riga to Oulu, including transfers.
Riga to Oulu bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.
The best way to get from Riga to Oulu is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 17h 55m.
Riga to Oulu bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Oulu, Bus Station.
Book your Riga to Oulu bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Oulu, Finland?
Air Baltic and Finnair fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Oulu Airport (OUL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €85–150 and the journey takes 17h 55m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Riga International Airport to Oulu Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–200
Flights from Riga International Airport to Kemi-Tornio Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €140–400
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Riga International Airport to Oulu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–340
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- elron.ee
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://elron.ee/en
- Express Train Ticket
- €28–40
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- ltglink.lt
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–27
- Website
- https://ltglink.lt/en
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Helsinki to Tampere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Tampere to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +358 3 4399880
- [email protected]
- Website
- vikingline.fi
Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sales.vikingline.com/
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