What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Ruka?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Ruka is to bus which costs €210 - €370 and takes 2 days 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Ruka?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Ruka is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs €230 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Ruka?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Ruka. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Talvijärvi P via Krakow, MDA Bus Station, 12 and Kelantie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Zurich to Ruka?

The distance between Zurich and Ruka is 2435 km. The road distance is 3205.7 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Ruka without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Ruka without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 11h and costs €210 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Ruka?

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Zurich to Ruka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Ruka bus from?

Zurich to Ruka bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Zurich to Ruka?

The best way to get from Zurich to Ruka is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs €230 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €210 - €370 and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Zurich to Ruka bus arrive?

Zurich to Ruka bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Krakow, MDA Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Ruka?

Ruka is 1h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 7:44 AM in Zurich and 8:44 AM in Ruka.

Can I drive from Zurich to Ruka?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Ruka is 3206 km. It takes approximately 34h 18m to drive from Zurich to Ruka.

Where can I stay near Ruka?

There are 764+ hotels available in Ruka.

Zurich to Ruka - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Ruka by plane, bus, car, train, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Kuusamo
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane ZRH - KAO
7h 16m
€232–572
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Krakow, MDA Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus 8
2d 11h
€219–367
Drive 3,205.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Rukacar 3,205.7 km
34h 18m
€574–829
Fly to Rovaniemi, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane ZRH - RVN
2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC pihabus
3. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi Ebus
10h 34m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Churtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the bus from Chur station train station to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus
3. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Helsinki to Kemijärvitrain
5. Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi Ebus 5
2d 12h
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Rukacar
33h 8m
€573–854

Zurich to Ruka by bus

7Weekly Buses

2d 11hAverage Duration

€219Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,434.9 km
Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Ruka, Finland?

Edelweiss Air, Finnair, and two other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Kuusamo (KAO) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Talvijärvi P via Krakow, MDA Bus Station, Oulu, Bus Station, 12, and Kelantie in around 2d 11h.

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