There are 5 ways to get from Imatra to Ruka by train, plane, 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.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Imatra to Tikkurilatrain
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane HEL - KAO
7h 37m€133–330Drive 680.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Imatra to Rukacar 680.7 km
8h 17m€122–176Bus, train
- Take the bus from Keskusliikenneasema to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvatbus
- Take the train from Mikkeli to Kajaanitrain
- Take the bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L4 to Kuusamo Kelantiebus
15h 12mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Imatra to Tikkurilatrain S 2 / ...
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Kemijärvitrain
- Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi Ebus 5.
19h 35mBus
- Take the bus from Oikokatu L to Tulobus
- Take the bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 5 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob4
- Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus 8.
16h 34m
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuusamo (KAO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Imatra to Ruka is to drive which costs €120 - €180 and takes 8h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Imatra to Ruka is to train and fly which takes 7h 37m and costs €130 - €330.
No, there is no direct bus from Imatra to Ruka. However, there are services departing from Saareksiinmäki L and arriving at Ruka Kumpare via Oikokatu L, Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 5, 12 and Kelantie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 34m.
The distance between Imatra and Ruka is 979 km. The road distance is 680.7 km.
The best way to get from Imatra to Ruka without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Imatra to Ruka, including transfers.
Imatra to Ruka bus services, operated by Soisalon liikenne Oy, depart from Oikokatu L station.
Imatra to Ruka bus services, operated by Soisalon liikenne Oy, arrive at Tulo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Imatra to Ruka is 681 km. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Imatra to Ruka.
There are 764+ hotels available in Ruka.
What companies run services between Imatra, Finland and Ruka, Finland?
You can take a bus from Saareksiinmäki L to Ruka Kumpare via Oikokatu L, Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 5, Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri, 12, and Kelantie in around 16h 34m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kuusamo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–260
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Imatra to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Mikkeli to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Tikkurila to Kemijärvi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
- Website
- matkahuolto.fi
Bus from Keskusliikenneasema to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- matkahuolto.fi
- Website
- pohjolanmatka.fi
Bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L4 to Kuusamo Kelantie
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- pohjolanmatka.fi
- Website
- matkahuolto.fi
Bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L4 to Kuusamo Kelantie
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- matkahuolto.fi
Bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- matkahuolto.fi
Bus from 12 to Kelantie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- matkahuolto.fi
- Website
- pohjolanmatka.fi
Bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- pohjolanmatka.fi
Bus from 12 to Kelantie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- pohjolanmatka.fi
- Website
- soisalonliikenne.com
Bus from Oikokatu L to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- soisalonliikenne.com
- Phone
- +358 0600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 5 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Bus from 12 to Kelantie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 5 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +358 (0) 40 722 2022
- rainer.rontti@rukacharter.fi
- Website
- rukacharter.fi
Bus from 12 to Kelantie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- rukacharter.fi
- Website
- liikennevirasto.fi
Bus from 12 to Kelantie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- liikennevirasto.fi
Want to know more about travelling around Finland
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide