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Door-to-Door Cargo Shipping from Finland to Latvia
Neva Logistics coordinates full truckload (FTL), groupage (LTL) and pallet transport from Helsinki, Tampere, Turku, Oulu, Lahti to Riga, Liepāja, Daugavpils, Jelgava, Ventspils. From Helsinki the truck crosses to Tallinn on one of the frequent Gulf of Finland ferries, then drives down the Via Baltica to Riga in about four hours. Finnish paper, machinery and metal products are typical loads. The ferry makes this a next-day lane from most of southern Finland.
Quick answer: Freight from Finland to Latvia with Neva Logistics costs from €294 for one Euro pallet and from €740 for a full truckload (excl. VAT) A full truck takes 1–2 business days from Helsinki to Riga (≈330 km); groupage and pallets take 2–4 days. No customs formalities apply, as both countries are in the EU. For example, 1 Euro pallet from Helsinki to Riga starts from €295; 2 pallets from €470; 3 pallets from €625.
Last updated: September 2026 · Prices are indicative and exclude VAT.
What Cargo We Ship from Finland to Latvia
These are Finland’s key export sectors and the loads we most often carry on this lane. In Latvia we deliver to Riga and its free port, the ports of Ventspils and Liepāja, and industrial and warehouse zones around Jelgava and Olaine.
Why Ship Finland → Latvia with Us
One team for the whole lane: full trucks, groupage and pallets from Finland to Latvia, with route planning and road charges built into one clear quote.
Direct FTL in 1–2 days
Helsinki → Riga ≈330 km, no reloading; 1 days with a double-driver crew.
Groupage from one pallet
From €294 per Euro pallet, 2–4 days. A full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 8 pallets.
No customs, simple paperwork
CMR note and invoice; VAT reverse charge. VAT in Latvia: 21%.
Ferry legs planned
Tallinn–Helsinki ferry — booked and included in the price.
How Much Does Freight from Finland to Latvia Cost and How Long Does It Take?
Prices start at €294 per Euro pallet and €740 per full truck (Helsinki → Riga, excl. VAT). On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 8 pallets.
| Service | Transit Time | Typical Weight/Size | Price from * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groupage / LTL (1 pallet) | 2–4 business days | 120×80 cm, ≤500 kg | €294 per pallet |
| Groupage / LTL (6 pallets) | 2–4 business days | 6 Euro pallets, ≤3 t | €590 |
| Full Truck Load (13.6 m trailer) | 1–2 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €740 per truck |
Pallet rates between major cities: Finland → Latvia
Rates are structured by specific pickup and delivery city. The table covers 25 major city pairs and is prepared for separate 1, 2 and 3 Euro pallet tariffs.
| Route | 1 Euro pallet | 2 Euro pallets | 3 Euro pallets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki → Riga | €295 | €470 | €625 |
| Helsinki → Liepāja | €330 | €525 | €690 |
| Helsinki → Daugavpils | €330 | €525 | €690 |
| Helsinki → Jelgava | €315 | €505 | €665 |
| Helsinki → Ventspils | €330 | €525 | €690 |
| Tampere → Riga | €315 | €500 | €665 |
| Tampere → Liepāja | €350 | €555 | €735 |
| Tampere → Daugavpils | €350 | €560 | €735 |
| Tampere → Jelgava | €340 | €540 | €710 |
| Tampere → Ventspils | €350 | €555 | €735 |
| Turku → Riga | €315 | €505 | €665 |
| Turku → Liepāja | €350 | €560 | €740 |
| Turku → Daugavpils | €350 | €560 | €740 |
| Turku → Jelgava | €340 | €540 | €715 |
| Turku → Ventspils | €350 | €560 | €740 |
| Oulu → Riga | €325 | €515 | €680 |
| Oulu → Liepāja | €360 | €570 | €755 |
| Oulu → Daugavpils | €360 | €570 | €755 |
| Oulu → Jelgava | €345 | €550 | €725 |
| Oulu → Ventspils | €360 | €570 | €755 |
| Lahti → Riga | €330 | €525 | €690 |
| Lahti → Liepāja | €365 | €580 | €765 |
| Lahti → Daugavpils | €365 | €580 | €765 |
| Lahti → Jelgava | €350 | €560 | €740 |
| Lahti → Ventspils | €365 | €580 | €765 |
Transit times between main cities
| Route | Distance, km | Ferry | FTL, 1 driver (days) | FTL, 2 drivers (days) | Groupage (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki → Riga | ≈330 | Tallinn–Helsinki | 1–2 | 1 | 2–4 |
| Helsinki → Liepāja | ≈560 | Tallinn–Helsinki | 1–2 | 1 | 2–4 |
| Tampere → Riga | ≈520 | Tallinn–Helsinki | 1–2 | 1 | 2–4 |
| Tampere → Liepāja | ≈740 | Tallinn–Helsinki | 2–3 | 1 | 3–5 |
At about 330 km the road leg needs roughly 5 hours of driving. Under EU driving-time rules (Regulation (EC) No 561/2006) one driver may drive up to 9 hours a day (10 hours twice a week), so the trip fits within one driver’s shift.
* Indicative prices, September 2026, excl. VAT, incl. tolls and ferry. Final price depends on postcodes, weight, loading metres and handling.
Quick pallet price answers: Finland → Latvia
Direct answers for selected major-city routes. The complete table above contains all 25 city combinations and 1, 2 and 3 pallet rates.
How much is a pallet from Helsinki to Riga?
1 Euro pallet from Helsinki to Riga starts from €295; 2 pallets from €470; 3 pallets from €625. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Tampere to Riga?
1 Euro pallet from Tampere to Riga starts from €315; 2 pallets from €500; 3 pallets from €665. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Helsinki to Liepāja?
1 Euro pallet from Helsinki to Liepāja starts from €330; 2 pallets from €525; 3 pallets from €690. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Turku to Daugavpils?
1 Euro pallet from Turku to Daugavpils starts from €350; 2 pallets from €560; 3 pallets from €740. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Lahti to Ventspils?
1 Euro pallet from Lahti to Ventspils starts from €365; 2 pallets from €580; 3 pallets from €765. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
Which Route Do Trucks Take from Finland to Latvia?
The usual road route runs Finland → Estonia → Latvia, via Tallinn, Parnu.
️ Route stages
- Collection in Finland — Helsinki, Tampere, Turku, Oulu, Lahti; FTL loads go direct, groupage is consolidated at a hub.
- Transit through Estonia.
- Sea crossing: Tallinn–Helsinki ferry.
- Delivery in Latvia — Riga, Liepāja, Daugavpils, Jelgava, Ventspils and all other postcodes.
Driving bans & road charges
- Traffic restrictions: Seasonal traffic restrictions and national holiday driving bans may affect transit times on this route. These are checked when planning each shipment.
- Road charges: Estonia (road charge), Latvia (vignette) — included in our price.
Import Duties & Taxes in Latvia
EU single market
Both Finland and Latvia are in the EU customs union: no import duty and no customs declaration. Each load travels with a CMR consignment note and commercial invoice.
VAT & documents
- VAT: reverse charge for B2B supplies; standard rate in Latvia 21%
- VAT numbers: check in VIES
- Docs: CMR, commercial invoice, packing list
Liability: international road freight is carried under the CMR Convention, which limits the carrier’s liability to 8.33 SDR per kg of gross weight. For high-value cargo, additional cargo insurance is recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions: Finland → Latvia Shipping
How much does freight from Finland to Latvia cost?
One Euro pallet costs from €294, six pallets from €590 and a full truckload from €740, excluding VAT. The final price depends on postcodes, weight, loading metres and handling.
How much is a pallet from Helsinki to Riga?
1 Euro pallet from Helsinki to Riga starts from €295; 2 pallets from €470; 3 pallets from €625. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Tampere to Riga?
1 Euro pallet from Tampere to Riga starts from €315; 2 pallets from €500; 3 pallets from €665. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Helsinki to Liepāja?
1 Euro pallet from Helsinki to Liepāja starts from €330; 2 pallets from €525; 3 pallets from €690. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How long does freight from Finland to Latvia take?
A full truck needs 1–2 business days (1 days with a double-driver crew). Groupage and pallets take 2–4 business days.
Which route do trucks take from Finland to Latvia?
The usual route runs Finland → Estonia → Latvia and includes Tallinn–Helsinki ferry.
Is customs clearance needed between Finland and Latvia?
No. Both countries are in the EU single market; a CMR note and commercial invoice are enough, and VAT is reverse-charged between VAT-registered companies.
What is the VAT rate in Latvia?
The standard VAT rate in Latvia is 21%. For B2B supplies from another EU country it is reverse-charged by the buyer.
When is a full truck cheaper than groupage from Finland to Latvia?
On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 8 pallets. Six pallets cost from €590 in groupage, a dedicated truck from €740.
What cargo is typically shipped from Finland to Latvia?
Mostly paper and pulp, machinery, metals, electronics, chemicals, plus general palletised cargo. Main collection points in Finland: Helsinki/Vantaa, Turku, Tampere, Oulu, Kotka.
Is next-day delivery possible?
Yes. On this short lane, pallets collected in the morning are usually delivered the next business day, and full trucks often the same day.
Related Freight Routes
Finland → Latvia: route-specific freight details
Main pickup cities: Helsinki, Tampere, Turku, Oulu, Lahti.
Main delivery cities: Riga, Liepāja, Daugavpils, Jelgava, Ventspils.
Typical road corridor: The usual road route runs Finland → Estonia → Latvia, via Tallinn, Parnu.
Common cargo and industries: Paper and pulp | Machinery | Metals | ⚡ Electronics | Chemicals | General palletised cargo
Seasonal and operational planning: Seasonal traffic restrictions and national holiday driving bans may affect transit times on this route. These are checked when planning each shipment.
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Prepared by the Neva Logistics freight team · Last updated: September 2026
