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.
How to travel around Ruka and Kuusamo
Services, shops and lifts in Ruka are all in walking distance of the hotels. The best way to travel around the surrounding area is by car, but you can also manage well without a car as the village, the town of Kuusamo and other locations are connected by buses, which will take you where you want to go quickly and easily.
Karhunkierros Bus from Kuusamo to Juuma, Oulanka, Hautajärvi and Salla
Rukahuolto (RH) drives on Monday-Saturday during 24.6.-24.9.2021 from Kuusamo via Ruka and Käylä to Karhukierros Visitor Centre (return). www.rukahuolto.fi
Ruka Charter (RC) operates on Monday-Friday from 24.5.2021 onwards, also on Midsummer Eve Friday 25.6.2021, on also on Sundays from 21.6. onwards. Dogs are also allowed in Ruka Charter busses. Ruka Charter busses travel via Rukajärventie road. www.rukacharter.fi
Pohjolan Matka (PM) operates according to Finnair flight schedules during 7.6.-8.8.2021 väliä Kuusamon keskusta - Kuusamon lentoasema - Ruka - Oulanka - Salla and return. No traffic during Midsummer Day on Saturday 26.6.2021. www.pohjolanmatka.fi, +358 201 303 520 (8,35 snt/puh/call + 16,69 snt/min, international fees apply).
Changes are possible, Ruka-Kuusamo Tourist Association is not responsible for any changes or possible errors in the schedule.
Prices and tickets:
Depending on the starting and ending point of travel the trip from Kuusamo to the starting point of Karhunkierros costs approx. 10-15 €/adult, 7-12 €/child. You can purchase your ticket at the bus or online matkahuolto.fi.
Karhunkierros Bus Schedule, June 2021 (pdf)
Explanations to the schedule for June 2021:
On Bank Holidays Sunday schedule applies.
SS = On Sundays, but during Bank Holidays only on the last consecutive day.
X = Stops if needed.
| = No bus connection via this bus stop.
1) Connection from Kuusamo to Oulu at 10.10 from 24.5. onwards on Thursdays and Fridays and from 21.6. onwards also on Mondays and Sundays.
**) On Wednesday 23.6. and 30.6. bus leaves at airport at 21.20, stopping at Ruka at 21.50, at Käylä at 22.20, at Karhunkierros Visitor Centre at 22.50 and at Salla at 23.20.
***) On Saturdays the bus leaves at 14.00 from Oulanka Visitor Centre to Kuusamo (via Käylä and Ruka).
On Thursday 24.6. the bus from Kuusamo to Salla goes via the airport as follows:
Kuusamo centre 11.40, airport 11.50, Ruka 12.20, Juuma 12.50, Oulanka visitor centre 13.10, Käylä 13.25, Karhukierros visitor centre 13.55, Salla 14.25.
On Thursday 24.6. additional line:
Kuusamo centre 17.20, airport 17.35, Ruka 18.05, Käylä 18.35, Karhukierros visitor centre 19.05, Salla 19.35.
On Wednesday 23.6. and 30.6. the 16.35 line from Salla to Kuusamo will be replaced as follows:
Salla 17.55, Käylä 18.55, Oulanka visitor centre 19.10, Juuma 19.30, Ruka 20.00, airport 20.30.
On Thursday 24.6. there is no traffic at 15.15 from Salla to Kuusamo. There are two additional lines:
Salla 7.55, Käylä 8.55, Oulanka visitor centre 9.10, Juuma 9.30, Ruka 10.00, airport 10.30, Kuusamo centre 10.45.
Salla 14.00, Karhunkierros visitor centre 14.30, Käylä 15.00, Oulanka visitor centre 15.15, Juuma 15.35, Ruka 16.05, airport 16.35, Kuusamo centre 16.50.
Karhunkierros Bus Schedule, July 2021 (pdf)
Explanations to the schedule for July 2021:
On Bank Holidays Sunday schedule applies.
SS = On Sundays, but during Bank Holidays only on the last consecutive day.
X = Stops if needed.
| = No bus connection via this bus stop.
1) Connection from Kuusamo to Oulu at 10.10 from 24.5. onwards on Thursdays and Fridays and from 21.6. onwards also on Mondays and Sundays.
*) This line operates when Lufthansa flies to Kuusamo.
**) Change busses at Juuma crossroads.
***) This line operates if Lufthansa does not fly to Kuusamo.
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, Taxi Centre Kuusamo-Ruka (KuRu taxi), tel. +358 100 84200. Special prices for bigger groups and for transfers between Kiutaköngäs and Juuma!
AIRPORT BUS FROM EVERY FINNAIR FLIGHT
Airport bus between Kuusamo Airport and Ruka is operated by Pohjolan Matka. The airport shuttle bus is also available to other passengers according to Finnair flight schedules. The trip from the airport to Ruka takes about 30 minutes. Please check your own flight/route from Pohjolan Matka (content only in Finnish) or from Karhunkierros Bus timetable on this page.
SKIBUS TIMETABLES WINTER 2020-2021
SkiBus operates at Ruka area during 13.11.2020-1.5.2021 and from Kuusamo to Ruka during 4.12.2020-1.5.2021. 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).
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 2020-2021
Valid during 15.12.2020-8.1.2021 on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and during 12.1.-5.3.2021 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.
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
Rukan Taksipalvelu
Ruka Taxi Service offers taxi and bus services in Ruka and Kuusamo safely and with high-quality.
Rukahuolto Ltd / Rukabuses
Snowmobile rentals, service & repairs. Help with your car, electricity, locks etc. Just give us a call or send us a message!
Puh.:
+358 400 101 600
E-mailpistevuokraamo@ruka.fi
Puh.:
+358 8 868 1700
Mobile+358 40 588 0121
E-mailinfo@rukahuolto.fi
Website:
Puh.:
+358 400 453 855 / Olavi Linkovesi
Mobile+358 40 628 2233
E-mailolavi.linkovesi@procopter.fi
Website:
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.