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

The cheapest way to get from London to Ruka is to fly and bus which costs €120 - €410 and takes 10h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Ruka is to fly which takes 9h 24m and costs €180 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between London and Ruka?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Ruka. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Rukanportti I via Warsaw Bus Station West, 12 and Kelantie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

How far is it from London to Ruka?

The distance between London and Ruka is 2365 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Ruka without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs €140 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from London to Ruka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Ruka bus from?

London to Ruka bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Bus or fly from London to Ruka?

The best way to get from London to Ruka is to fly which takes 9h 24m and costs €180 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €420 and takes 2 days 15h.

Where does the London to Ruka bus arrive?

London to Ruka bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Warsaw Bus Station West.

What is the time difference between London and Ruka?

Ruka is 2h ahead of London. It is currently 6:51 PM in London and 8:51 PM in Ruka.

Where can I stay near Ruka?

There are 748+ hotels available in Ruka.

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

There are 8 ways to get from London to Ruka by plane, bus, car, car train, 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.

Fly London Heathrow Airport to Kuusamo
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane LHR - KAO
9h 24m
€188–509
Fly London Stansted Airport to Rovaniemi, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane STN - RVN
2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC pihabus
3. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi Ebus
10h 59m
€123–404
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Warsaw Bus Station Westbus
2. Take the bus from Warsaw Bus Station West to Oulu Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus
2d 15h
€147–420
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rukacar
35h 1m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rovaniemi, bus
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane LGW - RVN
3. Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC pihabus
4. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi Ebus
10h 35m
€128–522
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Rovaniemi, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane LTN - RVN
3. Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC pihabus
4. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi Ebus
10h 45m
€151–1,182
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Warsaw Bus Station Westbus
2. Take the bus from Warsaw Bus Station West to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Helsinki to Kemijärvitrain
4. Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi Ebus
2d 17h
€197–486
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Rukacar
36h 10m
€607–927

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kuusamo (KAO) flights

11Weekly Planes

7h 27mAverage Duration

€153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,365 km
Duration: 9h 24m

What companies run services between London, England and Ruka, Finland?

Finnair, Swiss, and three other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kuusamo (KAO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Rukanportti I via Warsaw Bus Station West, Oulu Bus Station, 12, and Kelantie in around 2d 15h.

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