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There are 10 ways to get from Riga to Ruka by plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly Riga International Airport to Kuusamo

    best
    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane plane RIX - KAO
    5h 49m
    €108–421

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 29 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus bus Ob4 / ...
    3. Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus bus 8
    23h 43m
    €83–179

  3. Bus, train via Tallinn

    1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Kemijärvitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi Ebus bus 5
    21h 36m
    €175–270

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Kemijärvitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi Ebus bus 5
    22h 14m
    €169–273

  5. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Riga to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)car car
    2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry ferry
    3. Drive from Helsinki to Rukacar car
    16h 30m
    €213–329

  6. Fly Riga International Airport to Rovaniemi, bus

    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane plane RIX - RVN
    2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC pihabus bus
    3. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi Ebus bus
    10h 29m
    €139–281

  7. Fly Riga International Airport to Oulu Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane plane RIX - OUL
    2. Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus bus
    10h 32m
    €126–257

  8. Bus, ferry to Helsinki Airport, fly to Kuusamo

    1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry ferry
    3. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane plane HEL - KAO
    12h 59m
    €162–385

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain train 0
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Kemijärvitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi Ebus bus 5
    23h 51m
    €165–278

  10. Bus via Turku

    1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Turku, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 6 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus bus Ob1
    3. Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus bus 8
    27h 24m
    €98–165

Riga to Ruka by bus, tram, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration21h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,084.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

Air Baltic and Finnair fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kuusamo (KAO) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Talvijärvi P via 29, 12, and Kelantie in around 23h 43m.

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