There are 3 ways to get from Ivalo to Ruka by 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Rantatien th E to 2bus
- Take the bus from 2 to Kemijärvi rautatieasemabus
- Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi Ebus 5
8h 11m€54–93Drive 372 km
- Drive from Ivalo to Rukacar 372 km
4h 43m€79–114Bus via Kemijärvi
- Take the bus from Petsamontie 7 to 2bus
- Take the bus from 2 to ABC pihabus
- Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi Ebus 5
8h 18m€54–93
Ivalo to Ruka by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ivalo to Ruka is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Ivalo to Ruka is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Ivalo to Ruka. However, there are services departing from Rantatien th E and arriving at Talvijärvi E via 2 and Kemijärvi rautatieasema. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Ivalo and Ruka is 427 km. The road distance is 372 km.
The best way to get from Ivalo to Ruka without a car is to bus which takes 8h 11m and costs €50 - €95.
It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Ivalo to Ruka, including transfers.
Ivalo to Ruka bus services, operated by J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat, depart from Rantatien th E station.
Ivalo to Ruka bus services, operated by J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat, arrive at 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ivalo to Ruka is 372 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Ivalo to Ruka.
There are 843+ hotels available in Ruka.
What companies run services between Ivalo, Finland and Ruka, Finland?
You can take a bus from Rantatien th E to Talvijärvi E via 2 and Kemijärvi rautatieasema in around 8h 11m.
- Phone
- +358 (0) 16 3422 160
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus from Rantatien th E to 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €31–37
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Schedules at
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus from Petsamontie 7 to 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €31–37
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Schedules at
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rantatien th E to 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Rantatien th E to 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Petsamontie 7 to 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- +358 16 312280
- [email protected]
- Website
- LaplandTours
Bus from Rantatien th E to 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- LaplandTours
Bus from Petsamontie 7 to 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- LaplandTours
Bus from 2 to Kemijärvi rautatieasema
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €25–30
- Website
- Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki
Bus from 2 to ABC piha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–30
- Website
- Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki
- 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
Bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Schedules at
- Rukahuolto
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