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Riga → Vantaa

Driving from Riga to Vantaa

Vantaa lies 376 km (234 mi) north of Riga, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 5 h 44 min without stops, over roughly 459 km (285 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

RigaVantaa

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The two ends, side by side
RigaVantaa
CountryLatviaFinland
Population742,572252,724
Elevation6 m (20 ft)18 m (59 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Europe/Riga)UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki)
Postal codesLV-1001–LV-108401200–01770

What changes when you arrive in Vantaa

Crossing from Latvia into Finland: the dialling code becomes +358; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.

Where to book car hire from Riga to Vantaa

ExpediaCar hire from the major suppliers, and the one to look at if the flight or hotel is already booked there. Part of Expedia Group.Check car hire on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
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Auto EuropeA broker specialising in Europe, often with clearer all-in pricing for US renters.Get European rates on Auto Europe (opens www.autoeurope.com in a new tab)
Rentalcars.comBooking.com's car arm, with wide airport coverage worldwide.Compare suppliers on Rentalcars.com (opens www.rentalcars.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Vantaa

Live rooms and prices for Vantaa are in the search below.

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Common questions

How far is Vantaa from Riga?

376 km (234 mi) in a straight line, north of Riga; by road roughly 459 km (285 mi).

How long does it take to get from Riga to Vantaa by car?

About 5 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Riga and Vantaa?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Vantaa?

The Euro (EUR).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.