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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Ruka is to fly and bus which costs €200 - €600 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Ruka is to fly which takes 11h 10m and costs €260 - €850.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Ruka?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Ruka. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Ruka Kumpare via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Bialystok, Bus Station and 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Ruka?

The distance between Istanbul and Ruka is 2821 km. The road distance is 4729.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Ruka without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Istanbul to Ruka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Ruka bus from?

Istanbul to Ruka bus services, operated by Gunsel, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Ruka?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Ruka is to fly which takes 11h 10m and costs €260 - €850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 14h.

Where does the Istanbul to Ruka bus arrive?

Istanbul to Ruka bus services, operated by Gunsel, arrive at Dvirtsevyi Bus Station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Ruka?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Ruka is 4729 km. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Istanbul to Ruka.

Where can I stay near Ruka?

There are 770+ hotels available in Ruka.

Istanbul to Ruka - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Ruka by plane, bus, car, 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 to Kuusamo
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane IST - KAO
11h 10m
€268–810
Fly to Rovaniemi, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane IST - RVN
2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC pihabus
3. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi Ebus
12h 15m
€200–602
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Bialystokbus
3. Take the bus from Bialystok, Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from 12 to Ruka Kumparebus 8
2d 14h
Drive 4,729.4 km
1. Drive from Istanbul Esenler Otogar to Rukacar 4,729.4 km
2d 2h
€880–1,270
Fly to Oulu Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane IST - OUL
2. Take the bus from 12 to Ruka Kumparebus
14h 17m
Bus via Chișinău
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chisnau Southbus
2. Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Rīgabus
3. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from 12 to Ruka Kumparebus 8
3d 17h
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Bad Gasteincar
2. Take the car train from Bad Gastein to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Rukacar
2d 6h
€817–1,185

Istanbul (IST) to Kuusamo (KAO) flights

10Weekly Planes

9h 18mAverage Duration

€241Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,820.6 km
Duration: 11h 10m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Ruka, Finland?

Turkish Airlines, Air Baltic, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kuusamo (KAO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ruka Kumpare via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Bialystok, Bialystok, Bus Station, Oulu, Bus Station, and 12 in around 2d 14h.

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