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Santa Claus Village to Ruka

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Continue onto Joulumaantie

Joulumaantie, 259 м

259 м

Turn left onto Pukinpolku

Pukinpolku, 151 м

151 м

Turn right onto Sodankyläntie

Sodankyläntie, 18 km 171 м

18 km 171 м

Turn right onto Kemijärventie

Kemijärventie, 174 km 623 м

174 km 623 м

Turn left onto Talvijärventie

Talvijärventie, 326 м

326 м

Koillismaan Turistiauto Oy

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Kutilan Liikenne Oy

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Möllärin Linjat Oy

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Rukahuolto Oy

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Koillismaan Turistiauto Oy

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Duration 1h 44m

Frequency Once daily

Estimated price $21.52–$30.38

Phone 0201 303 303

Customer Service 0201 303 303

Email [email protected]

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Kutilan Liikenne Oy

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Duration 1h 12m

Frequency 5 times a week

Estimated price $12.66–$26.58

Phone +358 16 364300

Customer Service +358 16 364300

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Möllärin Linjat Oy

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Duration 1h 15m

Frequency Twice a week

Estimated price $16.46–$18.99

Phone +358 16 821164

Customer Service +358 16 821164

Email [email protected]

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Rukahuolto Oy

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Duration 57 min

Frequency 5 times a week

Estimated price $15.19–$18.99

Phone +358 8 8681700

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What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Claus Village to Ruka?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Claus Village to Ruka is to bus which costs $29.35 - $48.91 and takes 3h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Claus Village to Ruka?

The fastest way to get from Santa Claus Village to Ruka is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $38.04 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Claus Village and Ruka?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Claus Village to Ruka. However, there are services departing from Napapiiri and arriving at Moisasensuon th E via Kemijärven linja-autoasema. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Santa Claus Village to Ruka?

The distance between Santa Claus Village and Ruka is 202 km. The road distance is 192.5 km.

How do I travel from Santa Claus Village to Ruka without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Claus Village to Ruka without a car is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $29.35 - $48.91 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Claus Village to Ruka?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Santa Claus Village to Ruka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Claus Village to Ruka bus from?

Santa Claus Village to Ruka bus services, operated by Rukahuolto Oy, depart from Napapiiri station.

Where does the Santa Claus Village to Ruka bus arrive?

Santa Claus Village to Ruka bus services, operated by Rukahuolto Oy, arrive at Kemijärven linja-autoasema station.

Can I drive from Santa Claus Village to Ruka?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Claus Village to Ruka is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Santa Claus Village to Ruka.

Where can I stay near Ruka?

There are 776+ hotels available in Ruka. Prices start at $73.55 per night.

Kuusamo

Kuusamo (Finnish: ; Northern Sami: Guossán; Inari Sami: Kuáccám; Russian: Куусамо) is a town and municipality in Finland. It is located in Koillismaa, the northeastern part of the Northern Ostrobothnia region. The municipality has a population of 14,880 (31 March 2025) and covers an area of 5,808 square kilometres (2,242 sq mi) of which 830 km2 (320 sq mi) is water. The population density is 2 inhabitants per square kilometre (7/sq mi).

Karhunkierros

Karhunkierros (Finnish for Bear's Round) is a hiking trail that stretches from Salla to Kuusamo in north-eastern Finland.

Kuusamojärvi

Kuusamojärvi is a lake in Finland. It is situated in the town of Kuusamo in the Northern Ostrobothnia region in northern Finland.

Ruka

Kuusamo is a town and municipality in Finland. It is located in Koillismaa, the northeastern part of the Northern Ostrobothnia region. The municipality has a population of and covers an area of km2 of which km2 is water. The population density is PD/km2.

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What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Claus Village to Ruka?

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Claus Village to Ruka?

Is there a direct bus between Santa Claus Village and Ruka?

How far is it from Santa Claus Village to Ruka?

How do I travel from Santa Claus Village to Ruka without a car?

How long does it take to get from Santa Claus Village to Ruka?

Where do I catch the Santa Claus Village to Ruka bus from?

Where does the Santa Claus Village to Ruka bus arrive?

Can I drive from Santa Claus Village to Ruka?

Where can I stay near Ruka?