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 fly and bus which takes 11h 13m and costs €130 - €390.

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 Talvijärvi P via Warsaw, Bus Station West, 12 and Kelantie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

How far is it from Lyon to Ruka?

The distance between Lyon and Ruka is 2790 km. The road distance is 3466.5 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 bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs €270 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 11h 44m 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.

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 2:00 PM in Lyon and 3:00 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 43m to drive from Lyon to Ruka.

Where can I stay near Ruka?

There are 414+ hotels available in Ruka.

Lyon to Ruka - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 6 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 Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane GVA - KAO
11h 44m
€192–625
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Rovaniemi, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane LYS - RVN
2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC pihabus
3. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi Ebus
11h 13m
€134–388
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon 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 8 / ...
2d 14h
€270–493
Drive 3,466.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Rukacar 3,466.5 km
36h 43m
€629–909
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Rovaniemi, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane GVA - RVN
3. Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC pihabus
4. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi Ebus
14h 36m
€145–499
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lyon to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Rukacar
36h 24m
€625–929

Lyon to Ruka by bus

7Weekly Buses

2d 14hAverage Duration

€270Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,790.4 km
Duration: 11h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Lyon to Talvijärvi P via Warsaw, Bus Station West, Oulu, Bus Station, 12, and Kelantie in around 2d 14h.

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