What is the cheapest way to get from Luleå to Ruka?

The cheapest way to get from Luleå to Ruka is to bus which costs €65 - €90 and takes 10h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Luleå to Ruka?

The fastest way to get from Luleå to Ruka is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Luleå and Ruka?

No, there is no direct bus from Luleå to Ruka. However, there are services departing from Luleå Pontusbadet and arriving at Talvijärvi P via C, Merikoskenkatu P1 and Kelantie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

How far is it from Luleå to Ruka?

The distance between Luleå and Ruka is 557 km. The road distance is 423.8 km.

How do I travel from Luleå to Ruka without a car?

The best way to get from Luleå to Ruka without a car is to bus which takes 10h 59m and costs €65 - €90.

How long does it take to get from Luleå to Ruka?

It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Luleå to Ruka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luleå to Ruka bus from?

Luleå to Ruka bus services, operated by Länstrafiken Västerbotten, depart from Luleå Pontusbadet station.

Where does the Luleå to Ruka bus arrive?

Luleå to Ruka bus services, operated by Länstrafiken Västerbotten, arrive at Haparanda Tornio resecentrum station.

What is the time difference between Luleå and Ruka?

Ruka is 1h ahead of Luleå. It is currently 1:52 PM in Luleå and 2:52 PM in Ruka.

Can I drive from Luleå to Ruka?

Yes, the driving distance between Luleå to Ruka is 424 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Luleå to Ruka.

Where can I stay near Ruka?

There are 827+ hotels available in Ruka.

Luleå to Ruka - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Luleå Pontusbadet to Haparanda Tornio resecentrumbus 20
2. Take the bus from C to Merikoskenkatu E1bus
3. Take the bus from Merikoskenkatu P1 to Kelantiebus 8
10h 59m
€67–87
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luleå Centralstation to Haparanda stationtrain
2. Take the train from Kemi to Kemijärvitrain
3. Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi Ebus 5
11h 1m
€69–99
Drive 423.8 km
1. Drive from Luleå to Rukacar 423.8 km
5h 24m
€79–115
Bus via Rovaniemi
1. Take the bus from Luleå Malmuddsviadukten to Haparanda Tornio resecentrumbus 11
2. Take the bus from Kemi, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from 5 to Lentoasemabus
12h 35m
€85–112

Luleå to Ruka by bus

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10h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 556.9 km
Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between Luleå, Sweden and Ruka, Finland?

You can take a bus from Luleå Pontusbadet to Talvijärvi P via C, Merikoskenkatu P1, and Kelantie in around 10h 59m.

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