Local public transport works well especially in the Ruka area. When staying in Ruka village, you won’t need a car because all the services are conveniently within walking distance.

Getting around
Getting around Kuusamo is easy
Smooth bus connections
All scheduled flights arriving at Kuusamo have an airport bus transport to Ruka. From Ruka village, you can take a bus to Kuusamo city centre or the national parks in the area.

Easy and fast taxi transport
Taxis in Ruka-Kuusamo serve you 24/7. In the summer, you can also choose the popular shared taxi (“kimppataksi” in Finnish) to Karhunkierros Trail.
Reach Kuusamo’s national parks conveniently by bus
You can find routes and schedules easily from Matkahuolto's online route guide.
Tickets are easily bought with a mobile phone on Reitit ja liput app (only in Finnish, available in Apple Store and Google Play). Please note: this app only works in mobile phones.
Find out more about these:
More information about arriving to Ruka-Kuusamo is available in section Getting here.
Transportation service providers:

Kuusamo International Border Station
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Pohjolan Matka Busses
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Ruka Buses
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Ruka Charter
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Ruka Parking
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Ruka Taxi Service
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Ruka Wash - Self Service Car Wash
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Rukahuolto - car and snowmobile service and repair
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Taxi Centre Otaxi Kuusamo
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Taxi Centre Otaxi Ruka
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Village-2-Valley Scenic Gondola
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