What is the distance between Riga and Helsinki?

Riga and Helsinki are 225 miles (363 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Riga to Helsinki?

If you're headed to Helsinki from Riga, chances are that your bus will depart from Starptautiskā autoosta and arrive at Rautatieasema Jarnvags Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Helsinki?

Once in Helsinki, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, Temppeliaukio Church, Didrichsen Art Museum, Amos Rex and Löyly.

Bus Riga to Helsinki from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Riga to Helsinki on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:20pm	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	17h 30m	10:50am	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:47 PM EET.

Get from Riga to Helsinki

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

10h 45mAverage Duration

235 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Riga and Helsinki?

Stops in Riga

A - Starptautiskā autoosta

B - Riga Airport

C - Seaport

D - Port: Riga

Stops in Helsinki

A - Rautatieasema Jarnvags Station

B - Skatuddens Terminal

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Riga to Helsinki by bus

What is the distance between Riga and Helsinki?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Riga to Helsinki?
What are the best sights and things to do in Helsinki?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$52

11/17

$36

Today

$33

11/19

$42

11/20

$43

11/21

$42

11/22

$48

11/23

$42

The cheapest trip from Riga to Helsinki was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $33

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Riga to Helsinki, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $33 to $204 for a bus ticket from Riga to Helsinki based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-19.