By Train To Ruka And Kuusamo

Ruka and Kuusamo By Train

There is no railway running to Ruka and Kuusamo, the closest train stations are Kemijärvi (60 miles) and Oulu (150 miles).

Trains to Kemijaärvi

Over night trains with sleeping berths run from Helsinki to Kemijärvi throughout the year. Visit the Finnish trainline web site to find timetables and prices

Kemijärvi train station is roughly 60 miles away from Ruka. A bus runs between Kemijärvi and Ruka once a day from January through to beginning of April taking just over 2 hours. For more info visit the bus company website. (The search you need is from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Rukatunturi)

Trains To Oulu

Several trains a day run from Helsinki to Oulu, the journey takes between 6 and 9 hours depending on which train you catch. Check timetables and prices on the Finnish train line website

Oulu is 150 miles from Ruka. There are several buses a day from Oulu bus station to Ruka, the journey takes approx 4 hours. Check times and prices on the Matkahuolto website.