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Latvian National Museum of Art
Latvia’s main art museum, known for national classics, Baltic art, and major temporary exhibitions in a landmark historic building.
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$58
Fastest journey
7 h 10 m
Average duration
8 h 12 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
362 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Helsinki to Riga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Riga will cost around $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 5 buses that leave Helsinki for Riga on Mon, Jun 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 362 km distance in an average of 8 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 10 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 9 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $72.
Distance: 224 miles (362 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price | $1 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 55m Average total duration 9h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Riga:
A bus is $95 (€77) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Riga costing on average $154 (€125).
Other travel options to Riga take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 25m.
You'll arrive about -2h -56m sooner (9h 25m by bus vs 7h 29m by car) and save roughly $-57.79 (€-46.90) compared to fuel and tolls ($59 (€48) vs $1 (€0.91)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Riga buses for tomorrow, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:30 AM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 8h20 | 6:50 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 8h50 | 11:40 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 7h10 | 11:40 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 9h10 | 6:00 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 7h30 | 6:00 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Helsinki to Riga run on average 6 times per day, taking around 9h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 224 miles (362 km) distance in 7h 10m.
Distance 224 miles (362 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 7h 10m |
First bus 1:05 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 77 days |
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