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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Ruka is to Bus which costs €60 - €140 and takes 23h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Ruka is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs €130 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Ruka?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Ruka. However, there are services departing from Riga Bus Station and arriving at Rukanportti I via 12 and Kelantie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 38m.

How far is it from Riga to Ruka?

The distance between Riga and Ruka is 1085 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Ruka without a car is to Bus which takes 23h 38m and costs €60 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Riga to Ruka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Ruka bus from?

Riga to Ruka bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Ruka?

The best way to get from Riga to Ruka is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs €130 - €360. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 23h 38m.

Where does the Riga to Ruka bus arrive?

Riga to Ruka bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Oulu Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ruka?

There are 748+ hotels available in Ruka.

Riga to Ruka - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, Bus, car, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Riga to Ruka by plane, bus, train, car, or 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 to Kuusamo
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kuusamo (KAO)RIX - KAO
7h 40m
€136–358
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riga Bus Station to Oulu Bus StationN1207
2. Take the bus from 12 to Kelantie8.
23h 38m
€63–137
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Parnu Coach Station
2. Take the bus from Parnu, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Station
3. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Kemijärvi
4. Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi E5.
26h 49m
€113–325
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Riga to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki
3. Drive from Helsinki to Ruka
16h 27m
€212–325
Fly to Rovaniemi, bus
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Rovaniemi (RVN)RIX - RVN
2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC piha
3. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi E
10h 30m
€123–309
Fly to Oulu Airport, bus
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Oulu Airport (OUL)RIX - OUL
2. Take the bus from Merikoskenkatu P1 to Kelantie
10h 34m
€115–267
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Valga
2. Take the train from Valga to Tallinn
3. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Bus Station
4. Take the train from Helsinki to Kemijärvi
5. Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi E
27h 42m
€125–321

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kuusamo (KAO) flights

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Distance: 1,084.7 km
Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Ruka, Finland?

Finnair and Air Baltic fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kuusamo (KAO) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga Bus Station to Rukanportti I via Oulu Bus Station, 12, and Kelantie in around 23h 38m.

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