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 - €310 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 €200 - €700.

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.

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 bus which takes 2 days 18h and costs €140 - €310.

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 €200 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €310 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.

Where can I stay near Ruka?

There are 757+ hotels available in Ruka.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Bucharest to Ruka by plane, bus, or 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 Bucharest Otopeni to Kuusamo
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Kuusamo (KAO)OTP - KAO
11h 14m
€209–693
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Warsaw, Bus Station West
2. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Oulu, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from 12 to Kelantie
2d 18h
€149–305
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Rovaniemi, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Rovaniemi (RVN)OTP - RVN
2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC piha
3. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi E
14h 4m
€195–518
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Oulu Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Oulu Airport (OUL)OTP - OUL
2. Take the bus from Merikoskenkatu P1 to Kelantie
13h 23m
€170–440
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Kuusamo
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Kuusamo (KAO)BBU - KAO
15h 3m
€227–609
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Brașov
2. Take the bus from Brașov to Warsaw, Bus Station West
3. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Helsinki, Bus Station
4. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Kemijärvi
5. Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi E
2d 20h
€205–406

Bucharest to Ruka by bus

4Weekly Buses

2d 18hAverage Duration

€149Cheapest 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 three other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Kuusamo (KAO) 4 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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