There are 7 ways to get from Vaasa to Riga by plane, train, ferry, bus, 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 from Vaasa Airport
best- Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane VAA - RIX
6h 18m$96–222Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vaasa, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1205
16h 10m$75–130Train, ferry, bus
- Take the train from Vaasa to Helsinkitrain
- Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
- Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus
12h 38m$114–173Train, bus
- Take the train from Vaasa to Helsinkitrain
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn Harbourbus
- Take the train from Tallinn to Riga-Pasazierutrain 0
14h 41m$91–161Train to Helsinki Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vaasa to Tikkurilatrain
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane HEL - RIX
6h$116–262Bus to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport, fly
- Take the bus from 2 to Söderpåras th Ibus
- Fly from Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane KOK - RIX
7h 39m$233–602Drive, ferry
- Drive from Vaasa to Helsinkicar
- Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
- Drive from Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D) to Rigacar
11h 41m$158–243
Vaasa to Riga by train, tram, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vaasa to Riga is to bus which costs $75 - $130 and takes 16h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Vaasa to Riga is to train and fly which takes 6h and costs $110 - $270.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vaasa, Bus Station station and arriving at Riga, Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 10m.
The distance between Vaasa and Riga is 714 km.
The best way to get from Vaasa to Riga without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 12h 38m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Vaasa to Riga, including transfers.
Vaasa to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vaasa, Bus Station.
The best way to get from Vaasa to Riga is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $95 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 16h 10m.
Vaasa to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Riga, Bus Station.
Book your Vaasa to Riga bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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 $75–130 and the journey takes 16h 10m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Riga International Airport via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–230
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–190
Flights from Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport to Riga International Airport via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Friday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $190–550
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Vaasa to Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Vaasa to Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Vaasa to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vaasa, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 06000 4300
- Website
- eckeroline.fi
Ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Eckeroline
- Economy
- $22–35
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