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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Ruka is to bus which costs €85 - €130 and takes 22h 55m.

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 56m 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 Ruka Kumpare via Helsinki Kamppi and Oulu, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 55m.

How far is it from Riga to Ruka?

The distance between Riga and Ruka is 1088 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 and train which takes 20h 8m and costs €150 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m 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 56m and costs €170 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 22h 55m.

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 846+ hotels available in Ruka.

Riga to Ruka - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Riga to Ruka by plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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

Fly to Kuusamo
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane RIX - KAO
5h 56m
€179–331
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Helsinki Kamppi to Oulu, Bus Stationbus Ob1
3. Take the bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Ruka Kumparebus
22h 55m
€90–129
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Helsinki to Oulutrain
4. Take the bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Ruka Kumparebus
20h 8m
€153–223
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain 889
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
3. Take the train from Helsinki to Kemijärvitrain
4. Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Talvijärvi Ebus 5
27h 24m
€188–311
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
€223–349
Fly to Oulu Airport, bus
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane RIX - OUL
2. Take the bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Ruka Kumparebus
9h 37m
€148–273
Bus via Citymarket I
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from 29 to 12bus Ob4 / ...
3. Take the bus from 12 to Citymarket Ibus 8
23h 58m
€102–189

Riga to Ruka by bus, tram, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

20h 8mAverage Duration

€153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,087.9 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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 Ruka Kumpare via Helsinki, Bus Station, Helsinki Kamppi, and Oulu, Bus Station in around 22h 55m.

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