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There are 4 ways to get from Kuopio to Ruka by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Kuopio to Kajaanitrain train Ic 65 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L4 to Kelantiebus bus Kajaani - Suomussalmi - Hossa - Kuusamo / ...
    8h 44m
    €56–89

  2. Drive 438.4 km

    1. Drive from Kuopio to Rukacar car 438.4 km
    5h 21m
    €81–116

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane plane KUO - RVN
    2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC pihabus bus
    3. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi Ebus bus
    9h 45m
    €186–492

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Tulobus bus Kuopio - Iisalmi - Kajaani
    2. Take the bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L4 to Kelantiebus bus Kajaani - Suomussalmi - Hossa - Kuusamo / ...
    9h 9m
    €66–89

Kuopio to Ruka by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 482.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Talvijärvi P via Kajaani matkakeskus L4 and Kelantie in around 9h 9m.

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