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Helsinki to Riga Ferry Timetable
Ferry from Helsinki to Riga: Journey Information
There is one daily ferry from Helsinki to Riga. Traveling by ferry from Helsinki to Riga usually takes 18 hours and 30 minutes, but some ferries might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 225 mi (361 km) |
| Shortest duration | 18h 30m |
| Cheapest price | £52.85 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Tallink and Silja Line |
| Ferry lines | 1 |
What ferry companies travel from Helsinki to Riga?
There is one ferry company that operates from Helsinki to Riga. Tallink and Silja Line is the only company to provide ferry transportation at the moment. It only operates one ferry trip per day, which really narrows down the options.
| Ferry | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallink and Silja Line | 1 | 18h 30m | £52.85 |
Book Tallink and Silja Line from Helsinki to Riga from £53. There are 1 Tallink and Silja Line schedules from Helsinki to Riga and you can expect on average to pay for a Tallink and Silja Line ticket to Riga. In Helsinki, Tallink and Silja Line departs to Riga from Kauppatori and no other station. In Riga, Tallink and Silja Line arrives at Eksporta iela 3A and no other station.
An average trip on Tallink and Silja Line from Helsinki to Riga takes 18 hours and 30 minutes .
On weekends, Tallink and Silja Line offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Riga.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by ferry from Helsinki to Riga
The ferry usually takes around 18 hours and 30 minutes to cover the 225 miles (361 kilometers) from Helsinki to Riga. The trip is definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable on the ferry. It's a good idea to bring water and snacks.
The busiest day of the week to travel by ferry from Helsinki to Riga is on Sunday. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Sunday is typically when ferries are least crowded. If you’re looking for a little extra space, taking a ferry on Sunday is the way to go.
There is usually only one ferry per day from Helsinki to Riga. Therefore, the 17:00 ferry is both the earliest and latest ferry.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the ferry leave from in Helsinki?
Main departure station: Kauppatori
Most ferries depart from the main station in Helsinki.
All ferry stations in Helsinki:
Kauppatori
Where does the ferry arrive in Riga?
Main arrival station: Eksporta iela 3A
All ferries from Helsinki arrive at one main station in Riga.
Ferry stations in Riga:
Eksporta iela 3A
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