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How to get fromVaasa to Rigaby plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Vaasa Airport

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    1. Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane VAA - RIX
    6h 18m
    $96–222

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vaasa, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus N1205
    16h 30m
    $80–140

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Vaasa to Helsinkitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 16m
    $120–184

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vaasa to Helsinkitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus bus
    3. Take the train from Tallinn to Riga-Pasazierutrain train 0
    14h 29m
    $93–168

  5. Bus to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sepänkyläntie/Maasilta P to Söderpåras th Ibus bus
    2. Fly from Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane KOK - RIX
    7h 40m
    $204–513

  6. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Vaasa to Helsinkicar car
    2. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry ferry
    3. Drive from Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D) to Rigacar car
    11h 40m
    $168–249

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

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration14h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 714.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vaasa, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–140 and the journey takes 16h 30m.

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