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Riga Helsinki Ferry

The Riga Helsinki ferry route connects Latvia with Finland. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Tallink Silja Line. The crossing operates up to 4 times each week with sailing durations from around 18 hours 45 minutes.

Riga Helsinki sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Latvia to Finland page.
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Most popular questions

  • How long is the ferry from Riga to Helsinki?

    The typical crossing time for ferries from Riga to Helsinki is approximately 18h 45m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Riga to Helsinki?

    There is 1 ferry operator for Riga to Helsinki and this is
    • Tallink Silja
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Riga to Helsinki?

    Ferries from Riga to Helsinki are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.
  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Riga to Helsinki?

    Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger onboard the ferries from Riga to Helsinki with
    • Tallink Silja
  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Riga to Helsinki?

    Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Riga to Helsinki with the following operators
    • Tallink Silja
  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Riga to Helsinki?

    Unfortunately, pets are not permitted onboard this ferry service so please look for alternative routes which accommodate pets.

Riga Guide

The largest city in Latvia is Riga and it is located on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the River Daugava. Latvia's capital city can trace its history back over 800 years to 1201 and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture and also for its 19th century timber architecture. A popular attraction in the city is the Dome Cathedral which is known the world over for its acoustics and giant organ. One of the organ music concerts regularly held in the cathedral is definitely worth a visit. There are also a number of music festivals held in the city during the summer with opera, jazz and rock all represented. The city also has many interesting museums, exhibitions and art galleries for visitors to explore. Riga is also one of Latvia's largest centres for tourism, in part because of its cultural and historic offerings, but also because it has excellent air, road, rail and sea transport links.

The commercial port in Riga is the heart of the city. Many of the city's hotels, restaurants and embassies are within a 5 minute walk from the old town in the Vecriga area. Passenger services operating from the port depart to Stockholm in Sweden, with a crossing time of around 17 hours, and to Lubeck in Germany, with a crossing time of around 31 hours.


Helsinki Guide

Helsinki is the capital of Finland and is located in the south of the country and lies on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. The city is quite small and therefore is just begging to be explored on foot where visitors will be impressed by the city's architecture, culture and shopping and will love exploring the city's parks, forests and coastline with its many islands. A popular attraction in the city is the National Museum of Finland which contains a large collection dating back to prehistoric times through to the present day. The museum is housed is a neomedieval castle which is a popular attraction in its own right. For visitors that enjoy history, other museums in the city include the Helsinki City Museum, which introduces visitors to the city's 500 year history, the University of Helsinki, which has a number of museums which includes the University Museum and the Natural History Museum.

There are daily ferry services to Helsinki from Estonia, Sweden and Germany. All the ferry companies offer also possibility to take a car with you. Helsinki can be reached by ferry also from Russia as well as Poland.


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