There are 5 ways to get from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Ruka by bus, train, rideshare, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus 8
5h 53m€23–56Train, bus
- Take the train from Oulu to Kemijärvitrain Pyo 265 / ...
- Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi Ebus 5
8h 9m€55–88Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Oulu-OUL to Ruka253.5 km
3h 18mDrive 253.5 km
- Drive from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Rukacar 253.5 km
3h 18m€46–67Fly
- Fly from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane OUL - KAO
8h 18m€203–549
Oulu Airport (OUL) to Ruka by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Ruka is to bus which costs €23 - €60 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Ruka is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Ruka. However, there are services departing from Lentoasema and arriving at Ruka Kumpare via 12 and Kelantie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Oulu Airport (OUL) and Ruka is 266 km. The road distance is 253.5 km.
The best way to get from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Ruka without a car is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs €23 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Ruka, including transfers.
Oulu Airport (OUL) to Ruka bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, depart from 12 station.
The best way to get from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Ruka is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs €23 - €60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €200 - €550 and takes 8h 18m.
Oulu Airport (OUL) to Ruka bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, arrive at Kelantie station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oulu Airport (OUL) to Ruka is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Ruka.
What companies run services between Oulu Airport (OUL), Finland and Ruka, Finland?
Pohjolan Matka operates a bus from 12 to Kelantie every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 3h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Finnair and Air Baltic fly from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Kuusamo (KAO) twice daily.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Oulu Airport to Kuusamo via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €190–550
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Oulu Airport to Kuusamo via Riga
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €170–700
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kemijärvi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 201 303304
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from 12 to Kelantie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Ruka Charter Oy
Bus from 12 to Kelantie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Ruka Charter Oy
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 12 to Kelantie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- +358 08 868 1700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rukahuolto Oy
Bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Schedules at
- Rukahuolto Oy
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