There are 4 ways to get from Ruka to Kemi by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Talvijärvi P to Kemijärvi rautatieasemabus 5
- Take the train from Kemijärvi to Kemitrain Pyo 274 / ...
6h 18m€42–63Bus via Kemijärvi
cheapest- Take the bus from Talvijärvi P to ABC pihabus 5
- Take the bus from ABC piha to Napapiiri Sodankyläntie Lbus
- Take the bus from Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri to Kemi, Bus Stationbus
6h 26m€39–65Drive 270.5 km
- Drive from Ruka to Kemicar 270.5 km
3h 38m€52–74Bus
- Take the bus from Lentoasema to 1bus Kuusamo - Posio - Vanttaus - Rovaniemi
- Take the bus from 1 to 1bus Ob4
7h 25m€54–86
Ruka to Kemi by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ruka to Kemi is to bus and train which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Ruka to Kemi is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruka to Kemi station. However, there are services departing from Talvijärvi P and arriving at Kemi, Bus Station via ABC piha and Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
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 €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Ruka to Kemi, including transfers.
Ruka to Kemi bus services, operated by Rukahuolto Oy, depart from Talvijärvi P station.
Ruka to Kemi bus services, operated by Rukahuolto Oy, arrive at ABC piha 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 145+ hotels available in Kemi.
What companies run services between Ruka, Finland and Kemi, Finland?
You can take a bus from Talvijärvi P to Kemi, Bus Station via ABC piha and Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri in around 6h 26m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kemijärvi to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Schedules at
- Rukahuolto Oy
Bus from Talvijärvi P to ABC piha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Schedules at
- Rukahuolto Oy
Bus from ABC piha to Napapiiri Sodankyläntie L
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- Rukahuolto Oy
- Phone
- +358 16 821164
- info@mollarinlinjat.fi
- Website
- Möllärin Linjat Oy
Bus from ABC piha to Napapiiri Sodankyläntie L
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Möllärin Linjat Oy
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri to Kemi, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- FlixBus Finland Oy
Bus from Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri to Kemi, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Finland Oy
Bus from Lentoasema to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 1 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- +358 (0) 16 3422 160
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus from 1 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €22–26
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Schedules at
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
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