What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Ruka?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Ruka is to fly and bus which costs €110 - €350 and takes 15h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Ruka?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Ruka is to fly which takes 11h 20m and costs €320 - €440.

How far is it from Athens to Ruka?

The distance between Athens and Ruka is 3201 km. The road distance is 4859.3 km.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Ruka?

It takes approximately 11h 20m to get from Athens to Ruka, including transfers.

Can I drive from Athens to Ruka?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Ruka is 4859 km. It takes approximately 2 days 4h to drive from Athens to Ruka.

Where can I stay near Ruka?

There are 764+ hotels available in Ruka.

Athens to Ruka - 6 ways to travel via plane, car, bus, and car train

There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Ruka by plane, car, bus, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Kuusamo
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane ATH - KAO
11h 20m
€325–438
Fly to Oulu Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane ATH - OUL
2. Take the bus from 4 to Kelantiebus
15h 14m
€117–346
Drive 4,859.3 km
1. Drive from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Rukacar 4,859.3 km
2d 4h
€879–1,270
Fly to Rovaniemi, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane ATH - RVN
2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC pihabus
3. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi Ebus
13h 13m
€228–382
Fly to Skellefteå Airport, drive
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Skellefteå Airport (SFT)plane ATH - SFT
2. Drive from Skelleftea-Airport-SFT to Rukacar
15h 20m
€209–459
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Athens to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Rukacar
2d 9h
€825–1,220

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kuusamo (KAO) flights

3Weekly Planes

8h 31mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3,201.4 km
Duration: 11h 20m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Ruka, Finland?

Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kuusamo (KAO) 3 times a week.

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