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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Ruka is to fly and bus which costs €120 - €470 and takes 12h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Ruka is to train and fly which takes 8h 27m and costs €260 - €470.

How far is it from Basel to Ruka?

The distance between Basel and Ruka is 2521 km. The road distance is 3162.2 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Ruka without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Ruka without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 10h and costs €240 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Basel to Ruka, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Basel to Ruka?

The best way to get from Basel to Ruka is to bus which takes 2 days 10h and costs €240 - €480. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €260 - €750 and takes 11h 12m.

What is the time difference between Basel and Ruka?

Ruka is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 12:18 AM in Basel and 1:18 AM in Ruka.

Can I drive from Basel to Ruka?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Ruka is 3162 km. It takes approximately 33h 2m to drive from Basel to Ruka.

Where can I stay near Ruka?

There are 415+ hotels available in Ruka.

Basel to Ruka - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Ruka by train, plane, bus, car, 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.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Kuusamo
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane ZRH - KAO
8h 27m
€260–466
Fly Basel to Rovaniemi, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane BSL - RVN
2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC pihabus
3. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi Ebus
12h 10m
€122–467
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus
2. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Oulu, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus 8 / ...
2d 10h
€248–475
Drive 3,162.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rukacar 3,162.2 km
33h 2m
€581–839
Fly Basel to Kuusamo
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane BSL - KAO
11h 12m
€269–713
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Kuusamo
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane GVA - KAO
12h 40m
€247–795
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Rovaniemi, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane ZRH - RVN
3. Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC pihabus
4. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi Ebus
11h 49m
€163–560
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Rukacar
32h 45m
€591–865

Basel to Ruka by train and bus

7Weekly Services

2d 10hAverage Duration

€248Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,520.6 km
Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Ruka, Finland?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Talvijärvi P via Mulhouse, Mulhouse, Warsaw, Bus Station West, Oulu, Bus Station, 12, and Kelantie in around 2d 10h. Alternatively, Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti fly from Basel (BSL) to Kuusamo (KAO) twice a week.

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