How to travel from Riga to Helsinki

There are 2 options to travel between Riga and Helsinki including taking a bus and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Riga to Helsinki is a bus with an average price of $59.

This is compared to other travel options from Riga to Helsinki:

A bus is $78 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Riga to Helsinki costing on average $138.

The fastest way to travel from Riga to Helsinki is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 26m.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 28m.

The distance from Riga to Helsinki is approximately 224 miles (362 km).

The average frequency per day from Riga to Helsinki is:

• Around 7 flights per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Riga and Helsinki as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Riga to Helsinki:

• Flights mostly depart from Riga International Airport and arrive in Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta and arrive in Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Riga to Helsinki, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Lux Express to go to Helsinki by bus.
• Travel with Air Baltic, Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Helsinki by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Riga to Helsinki with the following travel companies:

• 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 6 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, Finnair.

Omio customers who travel from Riga to Helsinki often also extend their vacation to go to Tallinn, Rovaniemi, Saint-Petersburg, Stockholm, Turku. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Helsinki and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Helsinki to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Helsinki, explore the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum to see traditional Finnish wooden buildings, visit the Helsinki Zoo on Korkeasaari Island, and wander through the vibrant Design District. Relax in Esplanadi Park or enjoy a Finnish sauna at Löyly. Discover Suomenlinna's historical sea fortress, admire the architecture of Helsinki Cathedral, and visit the unique Temppeliaukio Church. Don't miss the lively Market Square and contemporary art at Kiasma.

Three to four days in Helsinki is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, experience the local culture, and enjoy the vibrant dining and shopping scenes.