There are 5 ways to get from Joensuu to Ruka by bus, car, or plane
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Bus via Kajaani
best- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Kainuun Keskussairaala Pbus Joensuu - Kajaani - Oulu
- Take the bus from KAKS Vanha sairaala to Kelantiebus Kajaani - Suomussalmi - Kuusamo
10h 11m€67–92Drive 481.5 km
- Drive from Joensuu to Rukacar 481.5 km
5h 54m€89–128Fly to Kuusamo
- Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane JOE - KAO
12h 36m€194–567Bus
- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Rajala Ibus Joensuu - Kajaani - Oulu
- Take the bus from Rajala I to Kelantiebus Kajaani - Suomussalmi - Hossa - Kuusamo / ...
11h 19m€69–99Fly to Rovaniemi, bus
- Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane JOE - RVN
- Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC pihabus
- Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi Ebus
11h 46m€186–499
Joensuu to Ruka by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joensuu to Ruka is to bus via Kajaani which costs €65 - €95 and takes 10h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Joensuu to Ruka is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Joensuu to Ruka. However, there are services departing from Kauppatori L and arriving at Talvijärvi P via KAKS Vanha sairaala and Kelantie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
The distance between Joensuu and Ruka is 551 km. The road distance is 481.5 km.
The best way to get from Joensuu to Ruka without a car is to bus via Kajaani which takes 10h 11m and costs €65 - €95.
It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Joensuu to Ruka, including transfers.
Joensuu to Ruka bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, depart from Kauppatori L station.
The best way to get from Joensuu to Ruka is to bus via Kajaani which takes 10h 11m and costs €65 - €95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €190 - €600 and takes 12h 36m.
Joensuu to Ruka bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, arrive at Kainuun Keskussairaala P station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joensuu to Ruka is 481 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Joensuu to Ruka.
What companies run services between Joensuu, Finland and Ruka, Finland?
You can take a bus from Kauppatori L to Talvijärvi P via Kainuun Keskussairaala P, KAKS Vanha sairaala, and Kelantie in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, Finnair flies from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Kuusamo (KAO) 5 times a week.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Joensuu Airport to Kuusamo via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 7m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €180–550
Flights from Joensuu Airport to Rovaniemi via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–440
- Phone
- +358 201 303304
- [email protected]
- Website
- pohjolanmatka.fi
Bus from Kauppatori L to Kainuun Keskussairaala P
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- https://pohjolanmatka.fi/linjaliikenne/
- Website
- https://pohjolanmatka.fi/en/
Bus from KAKS Vanha sairaala to Kelantie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Schedules at
- https://pohjolanmatka.fi/linjaliikenne/
- Website
- https://pohjolanmatka.fi/en/
Bus from Kauppatori L to Rajala I
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- https://pohjolanmatka.fi/linjaliikenne/
- Website
- https://pohjolanmatka.fi/en/
Bus from Rajala I to Kelantie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- https://pohjolanmatka.fi/linjaliikenne/
- Website
- https://pohjolanmatka.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 16 821164
- [email protected]
- Website
- mollarinlinjat.fi
Bus from Lentoasema to ABC piha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.mollarinlinjat.fi/english/
- Website
- kutilan.fi
Bus from Lentoasema to ABC piha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- kutilan.fi
- Phone
- +358 08 868 1700
- [email protected]
- Website
- rukahuolto.fi
Bus from Lentoasema to ABC piha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- rukahuolto.fi
Bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Schedules at
- rukahuolto.fi
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