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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Ruka is to fly and bus which costs €130 - €390 and takes 11h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Ruka is to train and fly which takes 11h 9m and costs €230 - €750.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Ruka?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Ruka. However, there are services departing from Lyon 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 Lyon to Ruka?

The distance between Lyon and Ruka is 2787 km. The road distance is 3466.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Ruka without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 10h and costs €240 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 11h 9m to get from Lyon to Ruka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Ruka bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Lyon to Ruka?

The best way to get from Lyon to Ruka is to fly which takes 24h 54m and costs €150 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €170 - €400 and takes 2 days 15h.

Where does the Lyon to Ruka bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lyon and Ruka?

Ruka is 1h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 5:20 PM in Lyon and 6:20 PM in Ruka.

Can I drive from Lyon to Ruka?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Ruka is 3466 km. It takes approximately 36h 30m to drive from Lyon to Ruka.

Where can I stay near Ruka?

There are 752+ hotels available in Ruka.

Lyon to Ruka - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Ruka by train, 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.

Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Kuusamo
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Kuusamo (KAO)GVA - KAO
11h 9m
€235–732
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Rovaniemi, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Rovaniemi (RVN)LYS - RVN
2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC piha
3. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi E
11h 13m
€137–388
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Ville
2. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Warsaw, Bus Station West
3. Take the bus from Warsaw Bus Station West to Helsinki, Bus Station
4. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Kemijärvi
5. Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi E
2d 10h
€245–642
Drive 3,466.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Ruka3,466.4 km
36h 30m
€623–900
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Kuusamo
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Kuusamo (KAO)LYS - KAO
24h 54m
€151–573
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Rovaniemi, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Rovaniemi (RVN)GVA - RVN
3. Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC piha
4. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi E
14h 23m
€166–477
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Kuusamo
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Kuusamo (KAO)MXP - KAO
15h 11m
€202–1,360
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Oulu Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Oulu Airport (OUL)GVA - OUL
3. Take the bus from Merikoskenkatu P1 to Kelantie
16h 13m
€271–569
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Warsaw, Bus Station West
2. Take the bus from Warsaw Bus Station West to Oulu Bus Station
3. Take the bus from 12 to Kelantie
2d 15h
€174–399
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lyon to Würzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Ruka
36h 11m
€624–928

Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Kuusamo (KAO) flights

4Weekly Planes

5h 55mAverage Duration

€206Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,787.2 km
Duration: 11h 9m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Ruka, Finland?

Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Kuusamo (KAO) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Rukanportti I via Warsaw Bus Station West, Oulu Bus Station, 12, and Kelantie in around 2d 15h.

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