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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Ruka is to bus which costs €180 - €280 and takes 2 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Ruka is to fly which takes 10h 45m and costs €220 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Ruka?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Ruka. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Ruka Kumpare via Krakow, MDA Bus Station, 12 and Kelantie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Budapest to Ruka?

The distance between Budapest and Ruka is 2192 km. The road distance is 3476.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Ruka without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs €180 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Budapest to Ruka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Ruka bus from?

Budapest to Ruka bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Bus or fly from Budapest to Ruka?

The best way to get from Budapest to Ruka is to fly which takes 10h 45m and costs €220 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €180 - €280 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Budapest to Ruka bus arrive?

Budapest to Ruka bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Krakow, MDA Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Ruka?

Ruka is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 2:05 AM in Budapest and 3:05 AM in Ruka.

Can I drive from Budapest to Ruka?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Ruka is 3477 km. It takes approximately 37h 6m to drive from Budapest to Ruka.

Where can I stay near Ruka?

There are 762+ hotels available in Ruka.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Budapest to Ruka by plane, bus, car, train, 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 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Kuusamo
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane BUD - KAO
10h 45m
€224–396
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Kuusamo
cheapest
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane VIE - KAO
11h 34m
€180–398
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Krakow, MDA Bus Stationbus 986 / ...
2. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus 8.
2d
€188–271
Drive 3,476.8 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Rukacar 3,476.8 km
37h 6m
€623–899
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Rovaniemi, bus
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane BUD - RVN
2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC pihabus
3. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi Ebus
11h 53m
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Oulu Airport, bus
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane BUD - OUL
2. Take the bus from Merikoskenkatu P1 to Kelantiebus
13h 39m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Krakow Glownytrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Helsinki to Kemijärvitrain
5. Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi Ebus 5.
2d 4h
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Budapest to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Rukacar
38h 30m
€597–1,662

Budapest to Ruka by bus

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Distance: 2,192.5 km
Duration: 10h 45m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Ruka, Finland?

Swiss, Edelweiss Air, and two other airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Kuusamo (KAO) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Ruka Kumpare via Krakow, MDA Bus Station, Oulu, Bus Station, 12, and Kelantie in around 2d.

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