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Helsinki Central Station, Finland → Riga, Latvia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Helsinki Central Station to Riga

Composite routes from Helsinki Central Station to Riga

Cheapest
7 h 9 min
Car
398 km.
from $21
Fastest
1 h 3 min
Plane
Other
9 h 30 min
360 km.
from $35.80
8 h 38 min
Ferry, Bus
360 km.
from $104.72
10 h 49 min
Ferry, Train
360 km.
from $110.91
6 h 52 min
Ferry
360 km.
from $154.57
3 h 29 min
Plane
360 km.
from $149.89
5 h 54 min
Ferry, Plane
360 km.
from $127.48

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Riga,
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Riga,
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.77–$58.23
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn,
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Lux Express

Phone:
+372 6800 909
Email:
Website:
luxexpress.eu/en
Bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$45.57

Peatus Estonia

Email:
Website:
web.peatus.ee/
Bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Airlines

Air Baltic

Website:
airbaltic.com/
Plane from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Riga
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$164.55
Plane from Tampere–Pirkkala Airport to Riga
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$49.37–$189.87
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Riga
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$37.97–$265.81

Finnair

Website:
finnair.com/
Plane from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Riga
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$202.52
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Riga
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$265.81

Other operators

Viking Line

Phone:
+358 9 123 575
Website:
vikingline.fi/sv-fi/
Other from Helsinki to Tallinn
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.05–$88.60

Tallink

Phone:
+49 (0)40 547 541 222
Email:
Website:
en.tallink.com/book-a-cruise
Other from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinn
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$44.45

Train operators

Lithuanian Railways (LG)

Phone:
(+370) 700 55111
Email:
Website:
ltglink.lt/
Train from Tallinn to Riga-Pasazieru
Ave. Duration:
6h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.05–$56.96

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Riga?

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Riga is to bus via Tallinn which costs $26.09 - $59.78 and takes 9h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Riga?

The fastest way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Riga is to drive and fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $76.09 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki Central Station and Riga?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Helsinki, Bus Station station and arriving at Riga, Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Helsinki Central Station to Riga?

The distance between Helsinki Central Station and Riga is 414 km.

How do I travel from Helsinki Central Station to Riga without a car?

The best way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Riga without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 38m and costs $48.91 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Helsinki Central Station to Riga?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Helsinki Central Station to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki Central Station to Riga bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Helsinki Central Station to Riga?

The best way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Riga is to fly which takes 4h and costs $50 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35.87 - $50 and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Helsinki Central Station to Riga bus arrive?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Helsinki Central Station to Riga?

Book your Helsinki Central Station to Riga bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1584+ hotels available in Riga. Prices start at $57.87 per night.
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