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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Ruka is to bus which costs €140 - €300 and takes 2 days 18h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Ruka is to fly which takes 11h 14m and costs €310 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Ruka?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Ruka. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Rukanportti I via Warsaw, Bus Station West, 12 and Kelantie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.

How far is it from Bucharest to Ruka?

The distance between Bucharest and Ruka is 2437 km. The road distance is 4291.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Ruka without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 16h and costs €230 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 11h 14m to get from Bucharest to Ruka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Ruka bus from?

Bucharest to Ruka bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Bus or fly from Bucharest to Ruka?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Ruka is to fly which takes 11h 14m and costs €310 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €300 and takes 2 days 18h.

Where does the Bucharest to Ruka bus arrive?

Bucharest to Ruka bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Warsaw, Bus Station West.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Ruka?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Ruka is 4292 km. It takes approximately 45h 28m to drive from Bucharest to Ruka.

Where can I stay near Ruka?

There are 751+ hotels available in Ruka.

Bucharest to Ruka - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Bucharest to Ruka by plane, train, bus, or car

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

Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Kuusamo
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane OTP - KAO
11h 14m
€319–513
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Kuusamo
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane BBU - KAO
20h 23m
€82–339
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Sudtrain
2. Take the bus from Ploiești to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus
3. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Kemijärvitrain
5. Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi Ebus 5.
2d 16h
€239–454
Drive 4,291.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Rukacar 4,291.8 km
45h 28m
€780–1,126
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Rovaniemi, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane OTP - RVN
2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC pihabus
3. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi Ebus
14h 4m
€187–738
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Oulu Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane OTP - OUL
2. Take the bus from Merikoskenkatu P1 to Kelantiebus
13h 23m
€174–478
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari 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 18h
€141–297

Bucharest to Ruka by train, bus, and foot

1Weekly Services

2d 16hAverage Duration

€239Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,436.6 km
Duration: 11h 14m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Ruka, Finland?

Swiss, Edelweiss Air, and five other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Kuusamo (KAO) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Rukanportti I via Warsaw, Bus Station West, Oulu, Bus Station, 12, and Kelantie in around 2d 18h.

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