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There are 9 ways to get from Tartu to Ruka by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Tartu Ülenurme Airport to Kuusamo

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    1. Fly from Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane plane TAY - KAO
    7h 50m
    €189–563

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tartu bussijaam to Tallinna bussijaambus bus 129 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Helsinki Kamppi to Oulu, Bus Stationbus bus Ob1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus bus 8
    22h 30m
    €68–158

  3. Train, ferry, bus via Oulu

    1. Take the train from Tartu to Tallinntrain train E34 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Oulu, Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from 12 to Kelantiebus bus 8
    21h 5m
    €104–184

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Tartu to Tallinntrain train E34 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Helsinki to Kemijärvitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi Ebus bus 5
    23h 28m
    €177–287

  5. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Tartu to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)car car
    2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry ferry
    3. Drive from Helsinki to Rukacar car
    14h 26m
    €213–320

  6. Train to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Kuusamo

    1. Take the train from Tartu to Ülemistetrain train
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane plane TLL - KAO
    9h 18m
    €137–378

  7. Fly Tartu Ülenurme Airport to Rovaniemi, bus

    1. Fly from Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane plane TAY - RVN
    2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to ABC pihabus bus
    3. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi Ebus bus
    10h 50m
    €200–653

  8. Train, ferry to Helsinki Airport, fly to Kuusamo

    1. Take the train from Tartu to Tallinntrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry ferry
    3. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane plane HEL - KAO
    11h 14m
    €136–330

  9. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tartu bussijaam to Lennujaambus bus 129 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiribus bus
    4. Take the bus from Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I to ABC pihabus bus
    5. Take the bus from ABC piha to Talvijärvi Ebus bus 5
    23h 27m
    €129–218

Tartu to Ruka by train, tram, ferry, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 906.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Tartu, Estonia and Ruka, Finland?

Finnair flies from Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) to Kuusamo (KAO) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tartu bussijaam to Talvijärvi P via Tallinn, Bus Station, Helsinki, Bus Station, Helsinki Kamppi, Oulu, Bus Station, 12, and Kelantie in around 22h 30m.

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