There are 7 ways to get from Riga to Vantaa by plane, bus, ferry, train, or car
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Fly to Helsinki Airport
best- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane RIX - HEL
3h 37m€52–153Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
9h 7m€27–70Bus, ferry via Helsinki Terminal 2
- Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus Lux Express 14 / ...
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
8h 40m€52–73Train, ferry
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain 0 / ...
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
10h 45m€43–81Drive, ferry
- Drive from Riga to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)car
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
7h 11m€65–103Fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane RIX - TLL
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
6h 41m€73–200Bus
- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus N1205
10h 9m€34–52
Riga to Vantaa by bus, ferry, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riga to Vantaa is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 10h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Riga to Vantaa is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs €50 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Vantaa. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Tikkurilan matkak. via Rautatientori. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
The distance between Riga and Vantaa is 401 km.
The best way to get from Riga to Vantaa without a car is to bus and ferry via Helsinki Terminal 2 which takes 8h 40m and costs €50 - €75.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Riga to Vantaa, including transfers.
Riga to Vantaa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.
The best way to get from Riga to Vantaa is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 10h 9m.
Riga to Vantaa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Helsinki, Bus Station.
Book your Riga to Vantaa bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Vantaa, Finland?
Finnair and Air Baltic fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 9h.
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Riga International Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–130
Flights from Riga International Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–160
- 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
- €23–45
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €30–45
- Phone
- +372 680 0909
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lux Express
Bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Lux Express
- 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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