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Helsinki to Riga Coach Timetable
Coach from Helsinki to Riga: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity coaches per day from Helsinki to Riga. Traveling by coach from Helsinki to Riga usually takes around 9 hours and 4 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus coach can make the trip in 8 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 225 mi (361 km) |
| Shortest duration | 8h 50m |
| Cheapest price | MX$684.89 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Helsinki to Riga?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Helsinki to Riga. FlixBus is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 2 | 9h 5m | MX$873.83 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 2 trips from Helsinki to Riga, and usually makes the trip in about 9 hours and 5 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Helsinki to Riga
The coach takes an average of 9 hours and 4 minutes to cover the 225 miles from Helsinki to Riga. However, the fastest coach only takes 8 hours and 50 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Because many passengers travel from Helsinki to Riga at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for coaches. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go."
The first coach leaves at 08:00 and the last coach leaves at 20:00. To see the times for all coaches from Helsinki to Riga, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 coaches per day from Helsinki to Riga. Both of these are direct coaches, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring coaches at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Helsinki to Riga; ticket prices start at MX$1,189.99.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Helsinki?
Main departure station: Kamppi Bus Station
Most coaches depart from the main station in Helsinki.
All coach stations in Helsinki:
Kamppi Bus Station
Where does the coach arrive in Riga?
Main arrival station: Pragas Str. 1
All coaches from Helsinki arrive at one main station in Riga.
Coach stations in Riga:
Pragas Str. 1
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