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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Oulu is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 18h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Oulu is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €120 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Oulu?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Oulu station. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Oulu, Bus Station via Helsinki Kamppi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.

How far is it from Riga to Oulu?

The distance between Riga and Oulu is 920 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Oulu without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 14h 38m and costs €140 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Riga to Oulu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Oulu bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Riga to Oulu?

The best way to get from Riga to Oulu is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €120 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 18h 15m.

Where does the Riga to Oulu bus arrive?

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

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

Book your Riga to Oulu bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Oulu?

There are 313+ hotels available in Oulu.

Riga to Oulu - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Riga to Oulu by plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane RIX - OUL
4h 57m
€125–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus N1205
2. Take the bus from Helsinki Kamppi to Oulu, Bus Stationbus Ob1
18h 15m
€65–92
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
3. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Oulutrain
14h 38m
€142–210
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain 889
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
3. Take the train from Helsinki to Oulutrain
16h 23m
€132–218
Bus, ferry, train via Helsinki
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
3. Take the train from Pasila to Oulutrain
14h 47m
€121–216
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain 889
2. Take the bus from Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
3. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Oulutrain
16h 34m
€122–200
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 Oulucar
13h 46m
€183–279

Riga to Oulu by bus, tram, ferry, and train

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14h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 920.3 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

Air Baltic and Finnair fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Oulu Airport (OUL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Station via Helsinki, Bus Station and Helsinki Kamppi in around 18h 15m.

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