There are 5 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 Ruka Kumpare to Oulu, Bus Stationbus 3012
- Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain Ic 407 / ...
5h 50m€36–54Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ruka Kumpare to Oulu, Bus Stationbus 3012
- Take the bus from 12 to 1bus Ob4 / ...
6h 5m€32–56Bus, train via Kemijärvi
- Take the bus from Talvijärvi P to Kemijärvi rautatieasemabus 5
- Take the train from Kemijärvi to Kemitrain Pyo 274 / ...
6h 18m€42–63Drive 270.5 km
- Drive from Ruka to Kemicar 270.5 km
3h 38m€56–80Bus via Prisma L
- Take the bus from Prisma L to Merikoskenkatu E1bus 8
- Take the bus from Merikoskenkatu P1 to 1bus Oulu - Kemi - Kolari / ...
6h 59m€45–74
Ruka to Kemi by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ruka to Kemi is to bus and train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Ruka to Kemi is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruka to Kemi. However, there are services departing from Ruka Kumpare and arriving at 1 via 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Ruka and Kemi is 350 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 5h 50m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Ruka to Kemi, including transfers.
Ruka to Kemi bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ruka Kumpare station.
Ruka to Kemi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Oulu, Bus 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 159+ 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 Oulu, Bus Station and 12 in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kemijärvi to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ruka Kumpare to Oulu, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ruka Kumpare to Oulu, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +358 08 868 1700
- info@rukahuolto.fi
- Website
- Rukahuolto
Bus from Talvijärvi P to Kemijärvi rautatieasema
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Schedules at
- Rukahuolto
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 12 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Merikoskenkatu P1 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- +358 (0) 16 3422 160
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus from 12 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–24
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Schedules at
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus from Merikoskenkatu P1 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–24
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Schedules at
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Phone
- +358 201 303304
- myynti@pohjolanmatka.fi
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from Prisma L to Merikoskenkatu E1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–35
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
- Phone
- +358 40 652 1082
- sales@saagatravel.fi
- Website
- Saaga Travel Oy
Bus from Prisma L to Merikoskenkatu E1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Saaga Travel Oy
- Phone
- +358 8 822052
- nevakivi@nevakivi.fi
- Website
- Nevakivi Oy
Bus from Prisma L to Merikoskenkatu E1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €34–40
- Schedules at
- Nevakivi Oy
- Phone
- +358 (0) 40 722 2022
- rainer.rontti@rukacharter.fi
- Website
- Ruka Charter Oy
Bus from Prisma L to Merikoskenkatu E1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Ruka Charter Oy
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