There are 8 ways to get from Riga to Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi
best- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane RIX - RVN
7h 6m€132–233Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Vana Paaskulabus
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
- Take the bus from Helsinki to Rovaniemi, Bus Stationbus Ob4
20h 52m€83–133Train, 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 Central Station to Rovaniemitrain
19h 18m€131–237Bus
- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus N1205 / ...
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Rovaniemi, Bus Stationbus 3003 / ...
20h 50m€90–148Drive, ferry
- Drive from Riga to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)car
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
- Drive from Helsinki to Rovaniemicar
16h 28m€211–316Fly 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€124–221Fly to Kittilä Airport, bus
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kittilä Airport (KTT)plane RIX - KTT
- Take the bus from Lentoasema to Roimunrotko Ebus
9h 46m€200–525Train, ferry
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain 0
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
- Take the train from Pasila to Rovaniemitrain
19h 40m€144–246
Riga to Rovaniemi by train, tram, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riga to Rovaniemi is to bus and ferry which costs €80 - €140 and takes 20h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Riga to Rovaniemi is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs €130 - €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, Harbour Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 50m.
The distance between Riga and Rovaniemi is 1099 km.
The best way to get from Riga to Rovaniemi without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 18m and costs €130 - €240.
It takes approximately 7h 6m 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 6m and costs €130 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 20h 50m.
Riga to Rovaniemi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.
Book your Riga to Rovaniemi bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Rovaniemi, Finland?
Finnair, Air Baltic, and Austrian Airlines 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, Harbour Terminal 2 in around 20h 50m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Riga International Airport to Rovaniemi via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–170
Flights from Riga International Airport to Oulu Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–170
Flights from Riga International Airport to Kittilä Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €170–490
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Elron
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €28–40
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €28–40
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Rovaniemi, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +358 3 4399880
- [email protected]
- Website
- Viking Line
Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Viking Line
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