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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Ruka is to train and bus which costs €120 - €210 and takes 16h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Ruka is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs €100 - €290.

How far is it from Helsinki to Ruka?

The distance between Helsinki and Ruka is 720 km. The road distance is 818.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Ruka without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 24m and costs €120 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Helsinki to Ruka, including transfers.

Can I drive from Helsinki to Ruka?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Ruka is 818 km. It takes approximately 9h 43m to drive from Helsinki to Ruka.

Where can I stay near Ruka?

There are 767+ hotels available in Ruka.

Helsinki to Ruka - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Helsinki 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 Helsinki Airport to Kuusamo
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane HEL - KAO
4h 44m
€109–283
Fly Helsinki Airport to Rovaniemi, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane HEL - RVN
2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC pihabus
3. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi Ebus
7h 22m
€97–247
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Kemijärvitrain Pyo 267
2. Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi Ebus 5
16h 24m
€128–203
Drive 818.3 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Rukacar 818.3 km
9h 43m
€151–218
Line 600 bus to Helsinki, fly to Kuusamo
1. Take the bus from Rautatientori to Lentoasemabus
2. Fly from Helsinki to Kuusamoplane
5h 2m

Helsinki to Ruka by train and bus

3Weekly Services

16h 24mAverage Duration

€128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 720.4 km
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Ruka, Finland?

Finnair flies from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuusamo (KAO) 3 times a day.

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