Travel

Solstice Festival 2024 takes place on Rukatunturi, a 500-meter-high fell in Kuusamo, northern Finland. Easily accessible by bus, car, train, or plane, there are plenty of travel options whether you're coming from within Finland or abroad. Kuusamo Airport is just 25 minutes from the site, with flights from Helsinki and seasonal international connections. Long-distance buses serve the area, and train to Oulu link with onward buses to Ruka.

Driving offers flexibility, with lots of parking areas around the fell. For a smooth journey, book tickets early, pack for variable weather, and consider sustainable travel choices like carpooling or offsetting emissions. See you on the fell.


Travel options

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  • Domestic travel

    • Travellers from southern Finland can take our charter bus from Helsinki to Ruka, departing on Wednesday/Thursday and returning on Sunday. More info on the Helsinki - Ruka - Helsinki bus section below.

    • Train travel to Oulu and bus transfer is another option, with a our charter bus from Oulu to Ruka that matches Oulu Airport flight arrivals. Alternatively, take a Matkahuolto operated bus from Oulu to Ruka.

    • Tickets for Solstice charter buses available on Tiketti. Schedule below.

    • Train and other bus schedules and tickets available on VR, and Matkahuolto.

  • International travel

    • Helsinki is accessible from most major cities, and the simplest option to reach Ruka is by Solstice charter bus from Helsinki on Wednesday/Thursday and returning on Sunday.

    • Another option is to take a train/flight to Oulu and transfer by Solstice charter bus on Wed 19.6 or take a Matkahuolto operated bus from Oulu to Ruka. Flying to Kuusamo and taking the airport shuttle or taxi to Ruka is also an option.

    • Train and other bus schedules and tickets available on VR, and Matkahuolto.

  • Helsinki - Ruka - Helsinki Bus

    • Festival goers from Southern Finland can take our Solstice charter bus from Helsinki to Ruka, departing early on Wednesday/Thursday and returning on sunday.

    • All Solstice charter buses are equipped with basic amenities for your comfort and convenience.

    • Helsinki-Ruka: Wed 18.6.
      07:00 Kaikukatu 2, Helsinki
      Arriving approx. at 19:00.

    • Helsinki-Ruka: Thu 19.6.
      07:00 Kaikukatu 2, Helsinki
      Arriving approx. at 19:00.

    • Ruka-Helsinki: Sun 22.6.
      15:00 MastonAitio
      15:15 RukaValley
      15:30 RukaVillage (Kumpare bus stop)
      Arriving approx at 02:00.

    • Buses from Helsinki stop at grocery store K-Citymarket Kuusamo on the way to Ruka.

    • All Solstice buses arrive straight to the door step at accommodations in Mastonaitio, RukaValley and RukaVillage, and leave from those places when traveling back.

    • Tickets for Solstice charter buses available on Tiketti.

  • Oulu - Ruka - Oulu Bus

    • From travellers coming from further up we have a Solstice charter bus departing on wednesday evening and returning on sunday morning.

    • All Solstice charter buses are equipped with basic amenities for your comfort and convenience.

    • We've confirmed that you can catch a connecting flight from Helsinki to Oulu when departing from major European cities in the morning. If you arrive at Oulu Airport before 5 PM, you'll have plenty of time to catch the bus to Ruka, which departs directly from the airport. After departing from the airport, the bus will make a stop at Oulu Bus Station, conveniently located next to the train station, to pick up passengers arriving by train.

    • Oulu-Ruka: Wed 18.6.
      18:15 Oulu Airport
      18:50 Oulu bus station
      22:00 Ruka

    • Ruka-Oulu: Sun 22.6.
      8:30 MastonAitio
      8:45 RukaValley
      9:00 RukaVillage
      12:30 Oulu Airport
      13:00 Oulu bus station

    • All Solstice buses arrive straight to the door step at accommodations in Mastonaitio, RukavValley and RukaVillage, and leave from those places when traveling back.

    • Tickets for Solstice charter buses available on Tiketti.