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There are 6 ways to get from Helsinki to Basecamp Oulanka, Ruka by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane plane HEL - KAO
    2. Take the taxi from Kuusamo (KAO) to Basecamp Oulanka, Rukataxi taxi
    4h 20m
    €188–375

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Helsinki Kamppi to Oulu, Bus Stationbus bus Ob1
    2. Take the bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Ruka Kumparebus bus 3012
    13h 37m
    €96–135

  3. Train, bus via Oulu

    1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Oulutrain train Ic 25 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Ruka Kumparebus bus 3012
    10h 45m
    €159–235

  4. Drive  840.3 km

    1. Drive from Helsinki to Basecamp Oulanka, Rukacar car 840.3 km
    10h 16m
    €173–249

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Kajaanitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L4 to Kelantiebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kelantie to Sompsanperä Pbus bus 5
    13h 5m
    €148–214

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Helsinki to Kemijärvitrain train Pyo 265 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Nummela Ebus bus 5
    16h 32m
    €177–262

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuusamo (KAO) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€95Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Helsinki to Basecamp Oulanka, Ruka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 743.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Basecamp Oulanka, Ruka, Finland?

You can take a bus from Helsinki Kamppi to Basecamp Oulanka, Ruka via Oulu, Bus Station and Ruka Kumpare in around 13h 37m.

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