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How to get fromRiga to Rukaby plane, bus, train, car or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Riga to Ruka by plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Kuusamo

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    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane plane RIX - KAO
    7h 56m
    €152–221

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Stationbus bus N1207
    2. Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus bus 8 / ...
    23h 29m
    €87–166

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tērbatas iela to Tallinna bussijaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Helsinki to Kemijärvitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi Ebus bus 5
    27h 10m
    €150–249

  4. 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
    €201–315

  5. Fly 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 24m
    €114–261

Riga to Ruka by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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

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