How to travel around Ruka and Kuusamo

Safety in local transportation

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AIRPORT BUS FROM EVERY SCHEDULED FINNAIR FLIGHT

The airport bus leaves from Ruka village 1 h 45 min before the departure of each scheduled flight. The trip from the airport to Ruka takes about 30 minutes.

Airport bus between Kuusamo Airport and Ruka is operated by Pohjolan Matka. Please check your own flight/route from Pohjolan Matka (content only in Finnish) or from Karhunkierros Bus timetable on this page. The airport shuttle bus is also available to other passengers according to Finnair flight schedules.

SKIBUS TIMETABLES WINTER 2020-2021

SkiBus operates at Ruka area during 12.11.2021-1.5.2022 and from Kuusamo to Ruka during December-April as well as on FIS Ruka Nordic weekend. SkiBus is free of charge in Ruka area on lines 1 & 2 with a valid ski pass or for passengers travelling with downhill skiing and snowboarding equipment (not cross-country equipment). Please note: During 26.-28.11.2021 Ruka area SkiBus line 2 does not operate all the way to Rukatonttu (bus stop number 8). Guests can get into/off the bus at the crossroads of Talvijärventie and Hiihtostadionintie roads.

Sustainability is important for us, so Ruka Ski Resort has been compensating the fuel emissions of the SkiBus in Ruka area since winter 2019-2020.

LAMMINTUPA BUS, WINTER 2021-2022

Valid during 14.12.2021-8.1.2022 on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and during 11.1.-4.3.2022 on Tuesdays and Fridays. Lammintupa Bus travels from Ruka village to Winter Village Lammintupa, where adventures can be booked non stop at the location or online in beforehand.

KARHUNKIERROS BUS KUUSAMO-SALLA-KUUSAMO

This comfortable bus travels between entry points to the Karhunkierros trail, Kuusamo and Ruka village. Find out more about Ruka and Kuusamo in our maps section.

Update on 1.10.2021: Possible winter timetables of Karhunkierros Bus will be updated soon. In the meanwhile, all Kuusamo area bus timetables are always available on Matkahuolto.fi.

TAXI TRANSFER TO KARHUNKIERROS FOR GROUPS

A readymade group is not always needed; call the taxi centre and tell about your timetable; they will try to gather a group of persons together for the same departure time.

ROUTES AND PRICES (prices starting from)	1-2 persons, €	3-4 persons, €	5-6 persons, €
Ruka-Juuma (Pieni Karhunkierros)	45	50	55
Ruka-Ristikallio	55	60	65
Ruka-Kiutaköngäs (Oulanka Visitor Centre)	60	65	70
Ruka-Hautajärvi (Karhunkierros Visitor Centre)	80	90	95
Kuusamo-Juuma (Pieni Karhunkierros)	85	95	100
Kuusamo-Kiutaköngäs (Oulanka Visitor Centre)	90	100	110
Kuusamo-Ristikallio	90	100	110
Kuusamo-Hautajärvi	110	120	130

A joined taxi is a great way of getting to Karhunkierros from Ruka. If you are travelling by car, we recommend to park your car at Ruka Parking hall or other parking spots at Ruka or at Karhunkierros Visitor Centre at Hautajärvi along the road to Salla (road number 950). Bookings: Rukan Taksipalvelu, tel. +358 6000 4141 (1,17 €/call + 1,00 €/min), Taxi Centre Kuusamo-Ruka (Otaxi), tel. +358 100 84200 (1,25 €/call + 1,00 €/min). Special prices for bigger groups and for transfers between Kiutaköngäs and Juuma!

BUS CONNECTION FROM RUKA TO HOSSA AND BACK

Hossabussi operates during 7.6.-10.8.2021 from Ruka, Kuusamon Tropiikki and Kuusamo city centre to Hossa.

TAXIS IN KUUSAMO AND RUKA

If you are staying in a cottage community, you can reach Ruka easily and cheaply by taxi. When travelling to Karhunkierros, we recommend teaming with other tourists to order a shared taxi which is "Kimppataksi" in Finnish. You can find fellow travellers here. This is a good way of saving money and making new friends!

Please note, for a taxi from the Airport to Ruka it is recomended to make a booking in advance.

Busses, taxis and other transfers

Ruka Scenic Gondola

New Village-2-Valley scenic gondola takes you to top of Ruka all year round.

Ruka Parking

Park your car comfortably indoors!

Rukahuolto Ltd / Rukabuses

Snowmobile rentals, service & repairs. Help with your car, electricity, locks etc. Just give us a call or send us a message!

Rukan Taksipalvelu

Ruka Taxi Service offers taxi and bus services in Ruka and Kuusamo safely and with high-quality.

Taxi Centre OTAXI Kuusamo-Ruka

Call for a taxi and we will pick you up +358 100 84200.

Ruka Charter

Karhunkierros Bus operates on Monday-Friday from 24.5.2021 onwards.

Pohjolan Matka

Pohjolan Matka buses will take You to Ruka from all over Finland! SkiBus drives in Ruka-Kuusamo area during the ski season. ...

Ruka Scenic Gondola

Rukankyläntie 17

93830 Rukatunturi

Puh.:

+358 400 101 600

E-mailpistevuokraamo@ruka.fi

Ruka Parking

Rukankyläntie 6

93830 Rukatunturi

Puh.:

+358 40 860 8392 (emengencies only)

Rukahuolto Ltd / Rukabuses

Rukanriutta 1

93830 RUKATUNTURI

Puh.:

+358 8 868 1700

Mobile+358 40 588 0121

E-mailinfo@rukahuolto.fi

Website:

http://www.rukahuolto.fi

Rukan Taksipalvelu

Rukajärventie 25

93830 RUKATUNTURI

Puh.:

+35860004141 (1,17€/call. + 1€/min)

E-mailsaapunki@rukataksi.fi

Website:

http://www.rukataksi.fi/

S. Pätsi Racing - Snowmobile Rentals & Safaris

Rukanriutta 15

93830 Rukatunturi

Puh.:

+358 8 8514 001, +358 400 457 105

E-mailmyynti@spatsi.com

Website:

http://www.icerally.com

Taxi Centre OTAXI Kuusamo-Ruka

Rukankyläntie 1

93830 Rukatunturi

Puh.:

+358 100 84200 (1,25 €/call +1,00 €/min)

E-mailtilaus@kuusamontaksi.fi

Website:

http://www.kuusamontaksi.fi/en/

Ruka Charter

Nurminiementie 18 C6

93600 Kuusamo

Puh.:

+358 40 7222 022

E-mailinfo@rukacharter.fi

Website:

http://www.rukacharter.fi/

Pohjolan Matka

Villeläntie 4

93600 KUUSAMO

Puh.:

0201 303 520

E-mailbussit.kuusamo@pohjolanmatka.fi

Website:

http://pohjolanmatka.fi/fi/matkat

Procopter

Leppäojantie 5

69100 Kannus

Puh.:

+358 400 453 855 / Olavi Linkovesi

Mobile+358 40 628 2233

E-mailolavi.linkovesi@procopter.fi

Website:

http://www.procopter.fi/english

PARKING IN RUKA AREA

The best place to leave your car is the heated underground car park in Ruka village, which has 320 car places and is conveniently located just one-minute’s walk from the ski lifts and main resort services. Parking costs 1,5€ per hour or 15€ for the whole day. You can also find free parking in Ruka, including spots near the ski lifts.

When planning a trip to Ruka we recommend to check section Getting here.

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How to travel around Ruka and Kuusamo

Safety in local transportation

AIRPORT BUS FROM EVERY SCHEDULED FINNAIR FLIGHT

SKIBUS TIMETABLES WINTER 2020-2021

LAMMINTUPA BUS, WINTER 2021-2022

KARHUNKIERROS BUS KUUSAMO-SALLA-KUUSAMO

TAXI TRANSFER TO KARHUNKIERROS FOR GROUPS

BUS CONNECTION FROM RUKA TO HOSSA AND BACK

TAXIS IN KUUSAMO AND RUKA

Busses, taxis and other transfers

Ruka Scenic Gondola

Ruka Parking

Rukahuolto Ltd / Rukabuses

Rukan Taksipalvelu

S. Pätsi Racing - Snowmobile Rentals & Safaris

Taxi Centre OTAXI Kuusamo-Ruka

Ruka Charter

Pohjolan Matka

Procopter

PARKING IN RUKA AREA

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