There are 4 ways to get from Iisalmi to Ruka by 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Iisalmi to Kajaanitrain Ic 711 / ...
- Take the bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L4 to Citymarket Ibus Kajaani - Suomussalmi - Kuusamo
7h 5m€49–67Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tulo to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob5
- Take the bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Ruka Kumparebus 3012
7h 30m€36–55Train, bus via Oulu
- Take the train from Iisalmi to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Kemijärvitrain
- Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi Ebus 5
10h 49m€93–144Drive 356.8 km
- Drive from Iisalmi to Rukacar 356.8 km
4h 23m€75–109
Iisalmi to Ruka by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iisalmi to Ruka is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Iisalmi to Ruka is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Iisalmi to Ruka. However, there are services departing from Tulo and arriving at Ruka Kumpare via Oulu, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Iisalmi and Ruka is 364 km. The road distance is 356.8 km.
The best way to get from Iisalmi to Ruka without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 5m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Iisalmi to Ruka, including transfers.
Iisalmi to Ruka bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Tulo station.
Iisalmi to Ruka bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iisalmi to Ruka is 357 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Iisalmi to Ruka.
There are 845+ hotels available in Ruka.
What companies run services between Iisalmi, Finland and Ruka, Finland?
You can take a bus from Tulo to Ruka Kumpare via Oulu, Bus Station in around 7h 30m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Iisalmi to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Iisalmi to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kemijärvi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 201 303304
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L4 to Citymarket I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
- Phone
- +358 08 868 1700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rukahuolto
Bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Schedules at
- Rukahuolto
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Tulo to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Omni Bus
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Ruka Kumpare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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