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

The cheapest way to get from Ruka to Jyväskylä is to bus via Vesmanninmäki L which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ruka to Jyväskylä is to drive which takes 7h 8m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Ruka and Jyväskylä?

No, there is no direct bus from Ruka to Jyväskylä. However, there are services departing from Ruka Kumpare and arriving at Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 3 via Kelantie and 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Ruka to Jyväskylä?

The distance between Ruka and Jyväskylä is 593 km. The road distance is 578.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ruka to Jyväskylä without a car is to bus which takes 10h and costs €35 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 10h to get from Ruka to Jyväskylä, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ruka to Jyväskylä bus from?

Ruka to Jyväskylä bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, depart from Kelantie station.

Bus or fly from Ruka to Jyväskylä?

The best way to get from Ruka to Jyväskylä is to bus which takes 10h and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €160 - €440 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Ruka to Jyväskylä bus arrive?

Ruka to Jyväskylä bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, arrive at Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri station.

Can I drive from Ruka to Jyväskylä?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruka to Jyväskylä is 578 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Ruka to Jyväskylä.

Where can I stay near Jyväskylä?

There are 259+ hotels available in Jyväskylä.

Ruka to Jyväskylä - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Ruka to Jyväskylä by bus, car, plane, or train

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1. Take the bus from Kelantie to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus 8
2. Take the bus from 12 to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 3bus Ob4 / ...
10h
€38–93
Drive 578.4 km
1. Drive from Ruka to Jyväskyläcar 578.4 km
7h 8m
€105–152
Fly Kuusamo to Jyvaskyla Airport
1. Fly from Kuusamo (KAO) to Jyvaskyla Airport (JYV)plane KAO - JYV
13h 15m
€160–433
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kelantie to Tulobus
2. Take the train from Kajaani to Kuopiotrain
3. Take the train from Kuopio to Jyväskylätrain
10h 52m
€75–119
Bus via Vesmanninmäki L
1. Take the bus from Kelantie to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus 8
2. Take the bus from 12 to Vesmanninmäki Ibus Ob41
11h 8m
€42–80
Fly Kuusamo to Kuopio, train
1. Fly from Kuusamo (KAO) to Kuopio (KUO)plane KAO - KUO
2. Take the train from Kuopio to Jyväskylätrain
9h 45m
€156–412
Fly Kuusamo to Helsinki Airport, train
1. Fly from Kuusamo (KAO) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane KAO - HEL
2. Take the train from Tikkurila to Jyväskylätrain
8h 42m
€163–384
Fly Kuusamo to Helsinki, train
1. Fly from Kuusamo to Helsinkiplane
2. Take the train from Tikkurila to Jyväskylätrain
8h 37m

Ruka to Jyväskylä by bus

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Distance: 592.5 km
Duration: 10h

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

You can take a bus from Ruka Kumpare to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 3 via Kelantie and 12 in around 10h. Alternatively, Finnair, Air Baltic, and Eurowings fly from Kuusamo (KAO) to Jyvaskyla Airport (JYV) once daily.

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