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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Vaasa is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 16h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Vaasa is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs €80 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Vaasa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riga, Bus Station station and arriving at Vaasa, Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 30m.

How far is it from Riga to Vaasa?

The distance between Riga and Vaasa is 718 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Vaasa without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 12h 58m and costs €95 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Riga to Vaasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Vaasa bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Riga to Vaasa?

The best way to get from Riga to Vaasa is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs €80 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 16h 30m.

Where does the Riga to Vaasa bus arrive?

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

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

Book your Riga to Vaasa bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Vaasa?

There are 115+ hotels available in Vaasa.

Riga to Vaasa - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Riga to Vaasa by plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

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Fly to Vaasa Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vaasa Airport (VAA)plane RIX - VAA
6h 32m
€81–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Vaasa, Bus Stationbus N1205
16h 30m
€65–110
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
3. Take the train from Helsinki to Vaasatrain
12h 58m
€96–155
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain 0
2. Take the bus from Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
3. Take the train from Helsinki to Vaasatrain
14h 54m
€76–144
Fly to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport, bus
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK)plane RIX - KOK
2. Take the bus from Kruunupyy koulu to Vaasanpuistikko / matkakeskus Pbus
8h 57m
€157–375
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 Vaasacar
11h 47m
€137–217

Riga to Vaasa by train, tram, foot, and bus

19Weekly Services

14h 54mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 717.8 km
Duration: 6h 32m

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

Finnair, Air Baltic, and two other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vaasa Airport (VAA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Vaasa, Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 16h 30m.

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