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How to get fromJoensuu to Rukaby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Joensuu to Ruka by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Kajaani matkakeskus L3bus bus Joensuu - Kajaani - Oulu
    2. Take the bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L4 to Kelantiebus bus Kajaani - Suomussalmi - Kuusamo
    9h 58m
    €67–90

  2. Drive  481.5 km

    1. Drive from Joensuu to Rukacar car 481.5 km
    5h 54m
    €91–131

  3. Fly Joensuu Airport to Kuusamo

    1. Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane plane JOE - KAO
    7h 51m
    €175–479

  4. Fly Joensuu Airport to Rovaniemi, bus

    1. Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane plane JOE - RVN
    2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC pihabus bus
    3. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi Ebus bus
    9h 41m
    €186–489

  5. Bus to Kuopio, fly to Kuusamo

    1. Take the bus from 2 to Tulobus bus
    2. Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane plane KUO - KAO
    9h 55m
    €189–530

Joensuu to Ruka by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 545.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Kauppatori L to Ruka Kumpare via Kajaani matkakeskus L4 and Kelantie in around 9h 58m. Alternatively, Finnair flies from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Kuusamo (KAO) 5 times a week.

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