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How to get fromRiga to Vaasaby plane, bus, ferry, train, or 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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  1. Fly to Vaasa Airport

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    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vaasa Airport (VAA)plane plane RIX - VAA
    6h 53m
    €121–271

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Vaasa, Bus Stationbus bus N1205
    16h 40m
    €75–130

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Helsinki to Vaasatrain train
    13h
    €104–164

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain train 0
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Helsinki to Vaasatrain train
    14h 6m
    €82–143

  5. Fly to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK)plane plane RIX - KOK
    2. Take the bus from Kruunupyy st1 E to Sepänkyläntie/Maasilta Ebus bus
    8h 39m
    €162–411

  6. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Riga to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)car car
    2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry ferry
    3. Drive from Helsinki to Vaasacar car
    11h 46m
    €144–221

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

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration14h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 717.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

Finnair, Air Baltic, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vaasa Airport (VAA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Vaasa, Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 16h 40m.

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