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How to get fromKuopio to Rukaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kuopio to Ruka by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Kajaani

    best
    1. Take the train from Kuopio to Kajaanitrain train Ic 65 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L4 to Kelantiebus bus Kajaani - Suomussalmi - Kuusamo
    8h 2m
    €57–82

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Linja-autoasema to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus bus Ob5
    2. Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus bus 8
    9h 49m
    €39–73

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kuopio to Oulutrain train
    2. Take the train from Oulu to Kemijärvitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi Ebus bus 5
    11h 52m
    €97–155

  4. Drive  438.4 km

    1. Drive from Kuopio to Rukacar car 438.4 km
    5h 21m
    €83–120

  5. Fly to Kuusamo

    1. Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane plane KUO - KAO
    6h 25m
    €181–499

  6. Fly to Rovaniemi, 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 30m
    €196–522

Kuopio to Ruka by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

Finnair flies from Kuopio (KUO) to Kuusamo (KAO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linja-autoasema to Talvijärvi P via 12 and Kelantie in around 9h 49m.

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