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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, while a flight costs an average of £150.
Distance: 362 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£38 Average Price Cheapest | £150 Average Price | £1 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 2h 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Helsinki to Riga, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Riga:
A coach is £113 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Riga costing on average £150.
Other travel options to Riga take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 35m.
Tickets start at around £38 compared to roughly £1 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£36. The journey takes 8h 5m versus 7h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Riga from Helsinki by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Helsinki to Riga is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Riga are Jūrmala, Sigulda, Cēsis, Jelgava and Liepāja. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Riga on Omio.
Jūrmala is Latvia’s best-known seaside resort, known for its long sandy beach, pine forests and wooden villas. It has a relaxed, residential feel, with spa traditions and summer energy centred on the coast and Jomas iela.
Liepāja is a Baltic Sea city known for its broad beach, music scene and the military district of Karosta. Sea air, wooden architecture and a working-port edge give it a character that feels both relaxed and historic.
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This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Riga:
A coach is £113 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Riga costing on average £150.
Other travel options to Riga take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 35m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Helsinki and Riga as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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