There are 9 ways to get from Riga to Rovaniemi by plane, bus, ferry, train, 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 to Rovaniemi
best- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane RIX - RVN
7h 11m€112–234Bus, 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 to Rovaniemi, Bus Stationbus Ob4
20h 44m€66–131Bus, ferry, train
- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
- Take the train from Helsinki to Rovaniemitrain
17h 35m€162–250Drive, ferry
- Drive from Riga to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)car
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
- Drive from Helsinki to Rovaniemicar
16h 29m€213–329Fly to Oulu Airport, train
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane RIX - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Rovaniemitrain
8h 16m€131–253Fly to Kittilä Airport, bus
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kittilä Airport (KTT)plane RIX - KTT
- Take the bus from Sadinkumpu E to Villenpuisto Ibus
12h 26m€169–434Train, ferry
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain 0
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
- Take the train from Helsinki to Rovaniemitrain
19h 27m€152–258Train, bus
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain 0
- Take the bus from Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
- Take the train from Helsinki to Rovaniemitrain
19h 41m€142–239Bus
- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus N1205
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Stationbus 3007 / ...
20h 55m€98–160
Riga to Rovaniemi by bus, tram, ferry, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riga to Rovaniemi is to bus and ferry which costs €65 - €140 and takes 20h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Riga to Rovaniemi is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs €110 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Rovaniemi station. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Rovaniemi, Bus Station via Helsinki, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.
The distance between Riga and Rovaniemi is 1097 km.
The best way to get from Riga to Rovaniemi without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 17h 35m and costs €160 - €250.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Riga to Rovaniemi, including transfers.
Riga to Rovaniemi bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.
The best way to get from Riga to Rovaniemi is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs €110 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 20h 55m.
Riga to Rovaniemi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Helsinki, Bus Station.
Book your Riga to Rovaniemi bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Rovaniemi, Finland?
Finnair and Air Baltic fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Rovaniemi (RVN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Station via Helsinki, Bus Station in around 20h 55m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Riga International Airport to Rovaniemi via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–220
Flights from Riga International Airport to Oulu Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–340
Flights from Riga International Airport to Kittilä Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €140–400
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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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