There are 11 ways to get from Riga to Savonlinna 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 Riga International Airport to Savonlinna Airport
best- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Savonlinna Airport (SVL)plane RIX - SVL
7h 57m€70–257Bus, 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 29 to Tulobus
14h 6m€50–103Bus, 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 Parikkalatrain S 9 / ...
- Take the train from Parikkala to Savonlinnatrain
14h 19m€98–151Train, 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 Parikkalatrain S 9 / ...
- Take the train from Parikkala to Savonlinnatrain
16h 34m€88–159Fly Riga International Airport to Helsinki Airport, train
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane RIX - HEL
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Parikkalatrain
- Take the train from Parikkala to Savonlinnatrain
9h 30m€98–249Fly Riga International Airport to Kuopio, bus
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kuopio (KUO)plane RIX - KUO
- Take the bus from Kuopio, Bus Station to Varkausbus
- Take the bus from 3 to Tulobus
11h 13m€95–321Fly Riga International Airport to Joensuu Airport, train
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane RIX - JOE
- Take the train from Joensuu to Parikkalatrain
- Take the train from Parikkala to Savonlinnatrain
11h 48m€117–390Bus, ferry to Helsinki Airport, fly to Savonlinna Airport
- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Savonlinna Airport (SVL)plane HEL - SVL
12h 27m€205–233Fly Riga International Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry, train
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane RIX - TLL
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
- Take the train from Helsinki to Parikkalatrain
- Take the train from Parikkala to Savonlinnatrain
12h 30m€123–278Bus
- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus N1205
- Take the bus from 29 to Tulobus Ob54
14h 40m€53–77Drive, ferry
- Drive from Riga to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)car
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
- Drive from Helsinki to Savonlinnacar
10h 34m€123–194
Riga to Savonlinna by bus, tram, and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riga to Savonlinna is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 14h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Riga to Savonlinna is to fly which takes 7h 57m and costs €70 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Savonlinna. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Tulo via 29. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
The distance between Riga and Savonlinna is 651 km.
The best way to get from Riga to Savonlinna without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 14h 6m and costs €50 - €110.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Riga to Savonlinna, including transfers.
Riga to Savonlinna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.
The best way to get from Riga to Savonlinna is to fly which takes 7h 57m and costs €70 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 14h 40m.
Riga to Savonlinna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Helsinki, Bus Station.
There are 115+ hotels available in Savonlinna.
What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Savonlinna, Finland?
Air Baltic, FlexFlight ApS, and Finnair fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Savonlinna Airport (SVL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tulo via 29 in around 14h 40m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Riga International Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Riga International Airport to Kuopio via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–310
Flights from Riga International Airport to Joensuu Airport via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–360
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Parikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Parikkala to Savonlinna
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Parikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Parikkala to Savonlinna
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Parikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Parikkala to Savonlinna
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Joensuu to Parikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Parikkala to Savonlinna
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Parikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Parikkala to Savonlinna
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +371 67 214 512
- [email protected]
- Website
- ecolines.net
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–40
- Schedules at
- ecolines.net
- 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
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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