If you arrive by plane, all scheduled flights have an airport bus transport to Ruka. Regular buses run between Ruka village and Kuusamo centre, SkiBus in the winter and the Karhunkierros Trail bus in the summer.
Buses
To national parks and the airport with local buses
Airport bus, Finnair flights
The airport bus takes customers from Kuusamo airport to Ruka from all scheduled Finnair flights. The operator is Pohjolan Matka on all other days except during 1.12.2023-28.4.2024 on Fri-Sun, when Rukabuses operate the airport bus from Salla to Kuusamo airport (via Ruka) for these Finnair flights:
Flight departure time from Kuusamo to Helsinki: Friday at 11.20, Saturday and Sunday at 17.55.
Flight arrival time from Helsinki to Kuusamo: Friday at 10.55, Saturday and SUnday at 17.30.
| Route | Departure | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Ruka village (Kumpare roundabout) | 1 h 45 min before the departure of the flight | 10 €/adult, 5 €/child 4-11 yrs. |
| Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki | 1 h 25 min before the departure of the flight | 7 €/adult, 4 €/child 4-11 yrs. |
| Kuusamo airport | 1 h 15 min before the departure of the flight |
Detailed schedules and tickets at Matkahuolto.fi:
Airport Bus is operated by these bus companies:
Pohjolan Matka, tel. +358 201 303 520, pohjolanmatka.fi, bussit.kuusamo@pohjolanmatka.fi. Call fees: 8,35 cnt/call + 16,69 cnt/min (VAT 24 %) + international call fees.
Rukabuses, +358 50 512 1233, info@rukahuolto.fi, rukahuolto.fi.
Airport Bus route: Ruka - Kuusamon Tropiikki - Kuusamo airport - Kuusamon Tropiikki - Ruka. The section between Kuusamo Tropiikki and Ruka goes along the main road number 5 (Kuusamo-Kemijärvi). Departure from the airport towards Ruka after the arrival of each flight. You can get on and off the bus at all stops along the way.
Check your flight’s bus route and connection from the Pohjolan Matka website (at the bottom of the page) or from the Karhunkierros Trail bus schedule on this site. In case the airport bus doesn’t serve your flight or destination, we recommend booking a taxi in advance, tel. +358 (0)100 84 200 or +358 (0)6 000 4141.
Airport Bus from Salla to Finnair flights on Fri-Sun
There is a separate airport bus from Salla to Kuusamo airport for certain Finnair flights from Helsinki on Fri-Sun during 1.12.2023-28.4.2024.
Flight departure time from Kuusamo to Helsinki: Friday at 11.20, Saturday and Sunday at 17.55.
Flight arrival time from Helsinki to Kuusamo: Friday at 10.55, Saturday and SUnday at 17.30.
| Salla - airport | Fri | Sat, Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Matkahuolto Salla | 7.55 | 14.30 |
| Holiday Club Salla | 8.05 | 14.40 |
| Sallatunturin Luontotuvat | 8.10 | 14.45 |
| Hautajärvi Visitor Centre | n. 8.35 | n. 15.10 |
| Sale Käylä | 8.55 | 15.30 |
| Ruka village (Shopping Centre Kumpare) | 9.30 | 16.05 |
| Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki | 9.50 | 16.25 |
| Kuusamo airport | 10.00 | 16.35 |
| Airport - Salla | Fri | Sat, Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Kuusamo airport | 11.10 | 17.45 |
| Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki | 11.20 | 17.55 |
| Ruka village (Shopping Centre Kumpare) | 11.40 | 18.15 |
| Sale Käylä | 12.05 | 18.40 |
| Hautajärvi Visitor Centre | 12.25 | 19.00 |
| Sallatunturin Luontotuvat | 12.50 | 19.25 |
| Holiday Club Salla | 12.50 | 19.25 |
| Matkahuolto Salla | 13.00 | 19.35 |
If the departing flight is delayed, the bus will run according to the original schedule. The bus will wait for the arriving flight if needed, for which reason the times in the schedule for the connection from the airport to Salla are estimates.
Prices: Adults/kids (4-11 yrs.)
Salla bus station 28 € / 14 €
Hotel Revontuli 28 € / 14 €
Sallatunturin Tuvat 28 € / 14 €
Kallunki 26 € / 13 €
Hautajärvi Visitor Centre 21 € / 10,50 €
Sale Käylä 15 € / 7,50 €
Ruka village 10 € / 5 €
Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki 7 € / 4 €
Tickets can be purchased online at www.matkahuolto.fi (at the earliest 1 month before the trip) or on the bus (payment in cash or with a card).
Operator: Rukabuses, +358 50 512 1233, info@rukahuolto.fi, www.rukahuolto.fi.
Airport bus, Lufthansa flights
The airport bus takes customers from Kuusamo airport to Ruka from all scheduled Finnair and Lufthansa flights. The operator is Pohjolan Matka.
| Route | Departures | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Ruka village (Kumpare roundabout) | 2 h 15 min before the departure of the flight | 10 €/adult, 5 €/child 4-11 years |
| Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki | 1 h 55 min before the departure of the flight | 7 €/adult, 4 €/child 4-11 years |
| Kuusamo airport | 1 h 45 min before the departure of the flight |
Airport Bus is operated by Pohjolan Matka, tel. +358 201 303 520, pohjolanmatka.fi, bussit.kuusamo@pohjolanmatka.fi. Call fees: 8,35 cnt/call + 16,69 cnt/min (VAT 24 %) + international call fees.
Airport Bus route: Ruka - Kuusamon Tropiikki - Kuusamo airport - Kuusamon Tropiikki - Ruka. The section between Kuusamo Tropiikki and Ruka goes along the main road number 5 (Kuusamo-Kemijärvi). Departure from the airport towards Ruka after the arrival of each flight. You can get on and off the bus at all stops along the way.
In case the airport bus doesn’t serve your flight or destination, we recommend booking a taxi in advance, tel. +358 (0)100 84 200 or +358 (0)6 000 4141.
Airport bus, Edelweiss flights
The airport bus takes customers from Kuusamo airport to Ruka from all scheduled Edelweiss flights on Fridays.
| Route | Departure | Prides |
|---|---|---|
| Ruka village (Kumpare roundabout) | 12:10 | 10 €/adult, 6 €/child 4-11 yrs |
| Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki | 12:35 | 7 €/adult, 5 €/child 4-11 yrs |
| Kuusamo airport | 12:45 |
The bus leaves back from the airport to Ruka after the flight has arrived. Airport Bus route: Ruka – Kuusamon Tropiikki – Kuusamo airport – Kuusamon Tropiikki – Ruka. The section between Kuusamo and Ruka goes along the main road number 5. You can get on and off the bus at all stops along the way.
This airport bus is operated by Rukan Taksipalvelu, tel. +358 6000 4141. The price of the call is 1,17 €/call and 1 €/min.
Airport bus, Eurowings flights
The airport bus takes customers from Kuusamo airport to Ruka from all scheduled Eurowings flights on Sundays.
| Route | Departure | Prices |
|---|---|---|
| Ruka village (Kumpare roundabout) | 10:45 | 10 €/adult, 6 €/child 4-11 yrs |
| Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki | 11:10 | 7 €/adult, 5 €/child 4-11 yrs |
| Kuusamo airport | 12:45 |
The bus leaves back from the airport to Ruka after the flight has arrived. Airport Bus route: Ruka – Kuusamon Tropiikki – Kuusamo airport – Kuusamon Tropiikki – Ruka. The section between Kuusamo and Ruka goes along the main road number 5. You can get on and off the bus at all stops along the way.
This airport bus is operated by Rukan Taksipalvelu, tel. +358 6000 4141. The price of the call is 1,17 €/call and 1 €/min.
Kuusamo-Ruka year round
If you wish to travel from Ruka to Kuusamo city centre, you can use Karhunkierros Trail Bus during the summer and SkiBus during the winter. Bus connection from Kemijärvi to Kuusamo and return offers a great way to travel between Ruka and Kuusamo centre. Scedule available on page Getting here.
Ruka-Kuusamon SkiBus 10.11.2023-30.4.2024
SkiBus lines 1 & 2 operate in Ruka area during 10.11.2023-30.4.2024. SkiBus line 3 operates between Ruka village and Kuusamo city centre during 27.11.2023-1.5.2024.
The SkiBus lines 1 and 2 are free of charge in the Ruka area if you have a valid ski pass or you are travelling with skiing or snowboarding gear.
Sustainability is dear to our hearts, which is why Ruka Ski Resort has compensated the fuel emissions from the SkiBus in the Ruka area since winter season 2019–2020.
From the browser-based Live service one can see the real-time location and running direction of the SkiBus in the Ruka area.
Koillismaan Osuuskauppa and Ruka-Kuusamo Tourist Association are supporting the sports for the local kids by offering them more affordable tickets in SkiBus during winter 2023-2024. Please note: Ruka-Kuusamo SkiBus season pass sales: saapunki@rukataksi.fi.
Check schedules and buy tickets
Tickets for Ruka area SkiBus 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..
Tickets for Ruka-Kuusamo SkiBus can be purchased on Matkahuolto.fi.
Matkahuolto Buses on Map shows the route/bus of SkiBus lines 1 and 2 (Ruka area) on the map in real time.
Lammintupa Bus 25.12.2023-29.3.2024
The bus runs from Ruka village to Winter Village Lammintupa, which provides adventures that can be either pre-booked or bought non-stop on site. Lammintupa Bus operates during 25.12.2023-29.3.2024 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Prices: 3 €/one way/adult, 2 €/one way/child. Tickets sales in bus only.
Operator: Rukahuolto Oy/Rukabuses, +358 50 5121 233, info@rukahuolto.fi
Changes are possible.
| Ruka village - Lammintupa | Mon, Wed, Fri |
|---|---|
| Ruka village | 9.15 |
| Royal Ruka | 9.17 |
| Jurmuntie | 9.18 |
| Tahkolanrannantie | 9.21 |
| Lammintupa | 9.30 |
| Lammintupa - Ruka village | Mon, Wed, Fri |
|---|---|
| Lammintupa | 14.00 |
| Tahkolanrannantie | 14.05 |
| Royal Ruka | 14.09 |
| Ruka village | 14.13 |
Karhunkierros Trail Bus 1.6.-31.10.2023
With the Karhunkierros Trail bus, you can reach Karhunkierros Trail easily from Kuusamo centre or Ruka village (southern roundabout) or travel back to Ruka or Kuusamo city centre from Karhunkierros Trail. In addition, you can also take a shared taxi from Ruka village to the trail.
Rukabuses operates from Salla to Kuusamo and back during 1.6.-31.10.2023 Thursday-Sunday. The bus from Salla to Kuusamo has a connection to the Oulu bus leaving at 16:30. The bus from Kuusamo to Salla is, on the other hand, a connection from the Oulu bus from 18:15.
Pohjolan Matka operatos from Kuusamo to Hautajärvi and back during 5.6.-8.8.2023 on Saturdays.
Rukabuses operates from Ruka to Hautajärvi and back during 19.6-20.9.2023 Mondays and Wednesdays. Pets are welcome in the bus.
More detailed schedules, tickets and prices on Matkahuolto's website.
X = Stops if needed.
| = No bus connection via this bus stop.
RB = Rukabuses
PM = Pohjolan Matka
| Salla - Kuusamo | Mon, Wed 19.6.-20.9. (RB) | Thu-Sun 1.6.-31.10. (RB) | Sat 5.6.-8.8. (PM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salla | | | 14.10 | | |
| Sallatunturi | | | 14.15 | | |
| Karhunkierros Visitor Centre (Hautajärvi) | 10.00 | 14.40 | 14.00 |
| Ristikallio parking lot | 10.15 | 14.50 | 14.12 |
| Sale Käylä | 10.25 | 15.05 | 14.25 |
| Juuma (Retkietappi) | | | 15.20 | | |
| Ruka village (Kumpare roundabout) | 10.45 | 15.45 | 14.40 |
| Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki | | | 16.10 | 15.00 |
| Kuusamo centre (Ervasti square, Kelantie) | | | 16.20 | 15.10 |
| Kuusamo - Salla | Mon, Wed 19.6.-20.9. (RB) | Thu-Sun 1.6.-31.10. (RB) | Sat 5.6.-8.8. (PM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuusamo centre (Ervasti square, Kelantie) | | | 18.20 | 11.40 |
| Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki | | | 18.30 | 11.50 |
| Ruka village (Kumpare roundabout) | 9.00 | 18.55 | 12.10 |
| Juuma (Retkietappi) | | | 19.20 | | |
| Sale Käylä | 9.20 | 19.35 | 12.26 |
| Ristikallio parking lot | 9.30 | 19.45 | 12.35 |
| Karhunkierros Visitor Centre (Hautajärvi) | 9.45 | 20.00 | 12.55 |
| Sallatunturi | | | 20.20 | | |
| Salla | | | 20.30 | | |
Detailed schedules and tickets at Matkahuolto.fi:
Ruka = Ruka village (roundabout at Shopping Centre Kumpare)
Kuusamo = Kuusamo city centre (Kelantie, Ervastin aukio square)
Juuma = Pieni Karhunkierros
Ristikallio = Ristikallio parking spot along Sallantie road
Kiutaköngäs = Oulanka Visitor Centre
Hautajärvi = Karhunkierros Visitor Centre
Matkahuolto Buses on Map shows this route/bus on the map in real time.
Kuusamo-Hossa 5.6.-1.10.2023
There's no separate Hossa Bus during summer 2023. However, bus connection from Kajaani to Kuusamo travels via Hossa.
Explanations of abbreviations
Mon-Fri = Monday to Friday
Sat = Saturdays
Sun = Sundays
SS = If there are two or more bank holidays in a row, the bus will operate on the last bank holiday, not on single bank holidays.
| Kuusamo-Hossa | Mon-Fri | SS |
|---|---|---|
| Kuusamo (Kelantie) | 7:45 | 10:00 |
| Hossa Visitor Centre | 8:45 | 11:00 |
| Hossa E | 8:50 | 11:05 |
| Hossa-Kuusamo | Mon-Fri | SS |
|---|---|---|
| Hossa P (Hossan Lomakeskus) | 17:50 | 18:25 |
| Hossan Luontokeskus | 17:55 | 18:30 |
| Kuusamo (Kelantie) | 19:00 | 19:35 |
Detailed schedules and tickets at Matkahuolto.fi:
Kuusamo = Kuusamo city centre (Kelantie, Ervastin aukio squere)
Buses on Map
Ruka-Kuusamo local transportation live on map as follows:
1: Ruka SkiBus line 1 (Ruka village – Ruka East – Ruka village)
2: Ruka SkiBus line 2 (Ruka village – Ruka West – Ruka village)
Matkahuolto Buses on Map shows routes/busses on the map in real time.
Find the right bus with Matkahuolto's online route guide
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.
Transportation services:
Kuusamo International Border Station
Traffic
Pohjolan Matka Busses
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Ruka Buses
Traffic
Ruka Charter
Traffic
Ruka Parking
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Ruka Taxi Service
Traffic
Ruka Travels
Traffic
Sukset Rukalle - luggage transportation
Traffic
Taxi Centre Otaxi Kuusamo
Traffic
Taxi Centre Otaxi Ruka
Traffic
Village-2-Valley Scenic Gondola
Traffic
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