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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Ruka is to bus via Turku which costs €100 - €170 and takes 27h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Ruka is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs €170 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Ruka?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Ruka. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Talvijärvi P via 29, 12 and Kelantie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 43m.

How far is it from Riga to Ruka?

The distance between Riga and Ruka is 1085 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Ruka without a car is to bus which takes 23h 43m and costs €85 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Riga to Ruka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Ruka bus from?

Riga to Ruka bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Ruka?

The best way to get from Riga to Ruka is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs €170 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €190 and takes 23h 43m.

Where does the Riga to Ruka bus arrive?

Riga to Ruka bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Helsinki, Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ruka?

There are 843+ hotels available in Ruka.

Riga to Ruka - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane RIX - KAO
5h 49m
€178–331
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from 29 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob4 / ...
3. Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus 8
23h 43m
€85–181
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Helsinki to Kemijärvitrain
3. Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi Ebus 5
26h 10m
€171–275
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Riga to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)car
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
3. Drive from Helsinki to Rukacar
16h 30m
€213–329
Bus via Turku
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Turku, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from 6 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob1
3. Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus 8
27h 24m
€102–168
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain 889
2. Take the bus from Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Helsinki to Kemijärvitrain
4. Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi Ebus 5
27h 38m
€165–279

Riga to Ruka by bus

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23h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,084.7 km
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Ruka, Finland?

Air Baltic and Finnair fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kuusamo (KAO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Talvijärvi P via 29, 12, and Kelantie in around 23h 43m.

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