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

The cheapest way to get from Ruka to Luleå is to bus and train via Kemijärvi which costs 800 kr - 1100 kr and takes 11h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ruka to Luleå is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs 850 kr - 1300 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Ruka and Luleå?

No, there is no direct bus from Ruka to Luleå. However, there are services departing from Ruka Kumpare and arriving at Luleå Malmuddsviadukten via Kelantie, Merikoskenkatu P1 and Haparanda Tornio resecentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

How far is it from Ruka to Luleå?

The distance between Ruka and Luleå is 553 km. The road distance is 424.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ruka to Luleå without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 28m and costs 750 kr - 1200 kr.

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

It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from Ruka to Luleå, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ruka to Luleå bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Ruka to Luleå?

The best way to get from Ruka to Luleå is to bus which takes 10h 49m and costs 750 kr - 1100 kr. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 1300 kr - 7000 kr and takes 8h 22m.

Where does the Ruka to Luleå bus arrive?

Ruka to Luleå bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, arrive at Merikoskenkatu E1 station.

What is the time difference between Ruka and Luleå?

Luleå is 1h behind Ruka. It is currently 2:46 AM in Ruka and 1:46 AM in Luleå.

Can I drive from Ruka to Luleå?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruka to Luleå is 424 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Ruka to Luleå.

Where can I stay near Luleå?

There are 58+ hotels available in Luleå.

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

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

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Bus, train
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1. Take the bus from Kelantie to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus 8
2. Take the train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinentrain
3. Take the train from Haparanda station to Luleå Centralstationtrain
10h 28m
kr 748–1,181
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kelantie to Merikoskenkatu E1bus 8
2. Take the bus from Merikoskenkatu P1 to Pääovibus
3. Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Luleå Malmuddsviaduktenbus 11
10h 49m
kr 778–1,041
Drive 424.4 km
1. Drive from Ruka to Luleåcar 424.4 km
5h 25m
kr 889–1,283
Fly
1. Fly from Kuusamo (KAO) to Luleå/Kallax Airport (LLA)plane KAO - LLA
8h 22m
kr 1,388–6,602
Bus, train via Kemijärvi
1. Take the bus from Talvijärvi P to Kemijärvi rautatieasemabus 5
2. Take the train from Kemijärvi to Kemitrain
3. Take the train from Haparanda station to Luleå Centralstationtrain
11h 1m
kr 833–1,081
Bus via Rovaniemi
1. Take the bus from Lentoasema to 1bus
2. Take the bus from Rovaniemi, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Malmuddsviaduktenbus 20
12h 50m

Ruka to Luleå by bus and train

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10h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 552.9 km
Duration: 10h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Ruka Kumpare to Luleå Malmuddsviadukten via Kelantie, Merikoskenkatu P1, and Haparanda Tornio resecentrum in around 10h 49m. Alternatively, Air Baltic, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kuusamo (KAO) to Luleå/Kallax Airport (LLA) twice daily.

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