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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ruka is to train and fly and bus which costs €110 - €550 and takes 11h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ruka is to train and fly which takes 11h 7m and costs €270 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ruka?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ruka. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Talvijärvi P via London Victoria, Warsaw, Bus Station West, 12 and Kelantie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ruka?

The distance between Cardiff and Ruka is 2600 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ruka without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 20h and costs €280 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 11h 7m to get from Cardiff to Ruka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ruka bus from?

Cardiff to Ruka bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where does the Cardiff to Ruka bus arrive?

Cardiff to Ruka bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Ruka?

Ruka is 2h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 7:25 PM in Cardiff and 9:25 PM in Ruka.

Where can I stay near Ruka?

There are 770+ hotels available in Ruka.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Ruka by train, plane, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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 London Heathrow Airport, fly to Kuusamo
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane LHR - KAO
11h 7m
€271–585
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Rovaniemi, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane BRS - RVN
3. Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC pihabus
4. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi Ebus
11h 28m
€111–533
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus
3. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Oulu, Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus 8 / ...
2d 20h
€284–539
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rukacar
37h 32m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Rovaniemi, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane BHX - RVN
3. Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC pihabus
4. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi Ebus
12h 20m
€127–492
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Rovaniemi, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane MAN - RVN
3. Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC pihabus
4. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi Ebus
13h 44m
€149–464
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Oulu Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane LHR - OUL
3. Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus
15h 51m
€270–533
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Rukacar
38h 46m
€621–979

Cardiff to Ruka by bus

3Weekly Buses

2d 20hAverage Duration

€284Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,600.4 km
Duration: 11h 7m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ruka, Finland?

You can take a bus from Park Place to Talvijärvi P via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Warsaw, Bus Station West, Oulu, Bus Station, 12, and Kelantie in around 2d 20h.

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