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How to get fromHelsinki to Rukaby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Kuusamo

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    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane plane HEL - KAO
    4h 46m
    €110–325

  2. Bus via Helsinki Kamppi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Helsinki Kamppi to Oulu, Bus Stationbus bus Ob1
    2. Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus bus 8
    13h 59m
    €50–89

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Kemijärvitrain train Ic 25
    2. Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi Ebus bus 5
    12h 13m
    €134–209

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 29 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus bus Ob4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus bus 8
    13h 54m
    €51–125

  5. Drive  818.3 km

    1. Drive from Helsinki to Rukacar car 818.3 km
    9h 43m
    €155–223

  6. Fly to Rovaniemi, bus

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane plane HEL - RVN
    2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC pihabus bus
    3. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi Ebus bus
    7h 31m
    €106–245

Helsinki to Ruka by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration12h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 719.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Ruka, Finland?

Finnair flies from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuusamo (KAO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 29 to Talvijärvi P via 12 and Kelantie in around 13h 54m.

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