There are 5 ways to get from Helsinki to Basecamp Oulanka, Ruka by plane, taxi, train, bus, 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.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane HEL - KAO
- Take the taxi from Kuusamo (KAO) to Basecamp Oulanka, Rukataxi
4h 15m€193–425Bus via Oulu
cheapest- Take the bus from 29 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob4 / ...
- Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus 8
- Take the bus from Kelantie to Sompsanperä Pbus 5
14h 29m€82–167Train, bus
- Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Kemijärvitrain Ic 25
- Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Nummela Ebus 5
12h 36m€163–247Drive 840.3 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Basecamp Oulanka, Rukacar 840.3 km
10h 16m€159–230Bus
- Take the bus from 29 to 1bus Ob4
- Take the bus from 1 to ABC pihabus
- Take the bus from ABC piha to Nummela Ebus 5
16h 46m€96–143
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuusamo (KAO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Basecamp Oulanka, Ruka is to bus which costs €95 - €150 and takes 16h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Basecamp Oulanka, Ruka is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 15m and costs €190 - €430.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Basecamp Oulanka, Ruka. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at Sompsanperä P via 12 and Kelantie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.
The distance between Helsinki and Basecamp Oulanka, Ruka is 744 km. The road distance is 840.3 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Basecamp Oulanka, Ruka without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 36m and costs €160 - €250.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Helsinki to Basecamp Oulanka, Ruka, including transfers.
Helsinki to Basecamp Oulanka, Ruka bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Basecamp Oulanka, Ruka bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Basecamp Oulanka, Ruka is 840 km. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Helsinki to Basecamp Oulanka, Ruka.
There are 675+ hotels available in Basecamp Oulanka, Ruka.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Basecamp Oulanka, Ruka, Finland?
You can take a bus from 29 to Basecamp Oulanka, Ruka via 12, Kelantie, and Sompsanperä P in around 14h 29m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kuusamo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–310
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki Central Station to Kemijärvi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 08 868 1700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rukahuolto Oy
Bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Nummela E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Schedules at
- Rukahuolto Oy
Bus from Kelantie to Sompsanperä P
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- Rukahuolto Oy
Bus from 1 to ABC piha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Schedules at
- Rukahuolto Oy
Bus from ABC piha to Nummela E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Schedules at
- Rukahuolto Oy
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