There are 4 ways to get from Ruka to Kemi by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Talvijärvi P to Kemijärvi rautatieasemabus 5
- Take the train from Kemijärvi to Kemitrain Pyo 274 / ...
6h 18m€39–63Bus
- Take the bus from Kelantie to Merikoskenkatu E1bus 8
- Take the bus from Merikoskenkatu P1 to 1bus Oulu - Kemi - Rovaniemi / ...
6h 45m€41–74Drive 270.5 km
- Drive from Ruka to Kemicar 270.5 km
3h 38m€49–71Bus via Rovaniemi
- Take the bus from Lentoasema to 1bus Kuusamo - Posio - Vanttaus - Rovaniemi
- Take the bus from Rovaniemi linja-autoasema to Kemi, linja-autoasemabus 3003 / ...
7h 25m€52–63
Ruka to Kemi by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ruka to Kemi is to bus and train which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Ruka to Kemi is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruka to Kemi. However, there are services departing from Ruka Kumpare and arriving at 1 via Kelantie and Merikoskenkatu P1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Ruka and Kemi is 314 km. The road distance is 270.5 km.
The best way to get from Ruka to Kemi without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 18m and costs €35 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Ruka to Kemi, including transfers.
Ruka to Kemi bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, depart from Kelantie station.
Ruka to Kemi bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, arrive at Merikoskenkatu E1 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruka to Kemi is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Ruka to Kemi.
There are 142+ hotels available in Kemi.
What companies run services between Ruka, Finland and Kemi, Finland?
You can take a bus from Ruka Kumpare to 1 via Kelantie and Merikoskenkatu P1 in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kemijärvi to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 08 868 1700
- info@rukahuolto.fi
- Website
- Rukahuolto Oy
Bus from Talvijärvi P to Kemijärvi rautatieasema
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Schedules at
- Rukahuolto Oy
- Phone
- +358 201 303304
- myynti@pohjolanmatka.fi
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from Kelantie to Merikoskenkatu E1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Nevakivi Oy
Bus from Kelantie to Merikoskenkatu E1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Nevakivi Oy
- Website
- Ruka Charter Oy
Bus from Kelantie to Merikoskenkatu E1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Ruka Charter Oy
- Phone
- +358 (0) 16 3422 160
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus from Merikoskenkatu P1 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–24
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Schedules at
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Merikoskenkatu P1 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Lentoasema to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €36–39
- Website
- Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki
Bus from Rovaniemi linja-autoasema to Kemi, linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rovaniemi linja-autoasema to Kemi, linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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