Helsinki to Riga by ferry
Riga lies 362 km (225 mi) south of Helsinki, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 362 km (225 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 10 h 58 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Helsinki | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Finland | Latvia |
| Population | 658,864 | 742,572 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) |
| Port | Port of Helsinki | Freeport of Riga |
| Postal codes | 00002–00990 | LV-1001–LV-1084 |
What changes when you arrive in Riga
Crossing from Finland into Latvia: the dialling code becomes +371; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Where to book ferries from Helsinki to Riga
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Staying in Riga
Live rooms and prices for Riga are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Riga
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Common questions
How far is Riga from Helsinki?
362 km (225 mi) in a straight line, south of Helsinki; by road roughly 441 km (274 mi).
How long does it take to get from Helsinki to Riga by ferry?
About 10 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Helsinki and Riga?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Riga?
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.