There are 4 ways to get from Kuusamo Airport (KAO) to Ruka by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Kuusamo Airport (KAO) to Ruka by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kuusamo Airport (KAO) to Ruka is to drive which costs €5 - €8 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Kuusamo Airport (KAO) to Ruka is to line 9 bus which takes 23 min and costs €6 - €8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lentoasema and arriving at Rukanportti I. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
The distance between Kuusamo Airport (KAO) and Ruka is 27 km. The road distance is 30.5 km.
The best way to get from Kuusamo Airport (KAO) to Ruka without a car is to line 9 bus which takes 23 min and costs €6 - €8.
The line 9 bus from Lentoasema to Rukanportti I takes 23 min including transfers and departs five times a week.
Kuusamo Airport (KAO) to Ruka bus services, operated by Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki, depart from Lentoasema station.
Kuusamo Airport (KAO) to Ruka bus services, operated by Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki, arrive at Rukanportti I station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuusamo Airport (KAO) to Ruka is 31 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Kuusamo Airport (KAO) to Ruka.
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What companies run services between Kuusamo Airport (KAO), Finland and Ruka, Finland?
Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki operates a bus from Lentoasema to Rukanportti I 5 times a week. Tickets cost €6–8 and the journey takes 23 min.
Bus from Lentoasema to Rukanportti I
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kuusamo Airport (KAO) and Ruka. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




