There are 4 ways to get from Kemi to Ruka by 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kemi to Kemijärvitrain Pyo 265 / ...
- Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi Ebus 5
5h 36m€42–62Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kemi, Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Stationbus N3007 / ...
- Take the bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Ruka Kumparebus 3012
6h€30–49Drive 270.6 km
- Drive from Kemi to Rukacar 270.6 km
3h 37m€57–82Bus via Rovaniemi
- Take the bus from 1 to 1bus Ob4
- Take the bus from 5 to Lentoasemabus Rovaniemi - Vanttaus - Posio - Kuusamo
7h 25m€54–85
Kemi to Ruka by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kemi to Ruka is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Kemi to Ruka is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Kemi station to Ruka. However, there are services departing from Kemi, Bus Station and arriving at Ruka Kumpare via Oulu, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Kemi and Ruka is 314 km. The road distance is 270.6 km.
The best way to get from Kemi to Ruka without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 36m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Kemi to Ruka, including transfers.
Kemi to Ruka bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kemi, Bus Station.
Kemi to Ruka bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Oulu, Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kemi to Ruka is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Kemi to Ruka.
Book your Kemi to Ruka bus tickets online with FlixBus.
What companies run services between Kemi, Finland and Ruka, Finland?
You can take a bus from Kemi, Bus Station to Ruka Kumpare via Oulu, Bus Station in around 6h.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kemi to Kemijärvi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 08 868 1700
- info@rukahuolto.fi
- Website
- Rukahuolto
Bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Schedules at
- Rukahuolto
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Kemi, Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Ruka Kumpare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 1 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- +358 (0) 16 3422 160
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus from 1 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €22–26
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Schedules at
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus from 5 to Lentoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki
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