How to travel from Abisko to Arvika, Sweden

The distance between Abisko and Arvika is around 1,246km (774 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Abisko to Arvika by train, bus, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Kiruna station then fly from Kiruna (KRN) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Arvika station.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,790($260)
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Train

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation and then to Arvika station.

  • Duration20h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 425($40)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Stockholm then Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatan and then to Arvika station.

  • Duration23h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 725($68)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Arvika.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Distance1,574km (978 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Abisko and Arvika

There are several options for getting from Abisko to Arvika by train, bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 425 ($40) and will take around 20h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 1,460 ($135).

The distance between Abisko and Arvika is around 1,246km (774 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 999km (621 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Abisko and Arvika by train, bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Abisko to Arvika is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx SEK 1,460 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Abisko and Arvika, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 425 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Abisko and Arvika. It typically takes around 20h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Abisko to Arvika. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stockholm Centralstation. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 20h 10m.

Vy Nattåg and Swedish Railways run train services between Abisko and Arvika. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 20h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Abisko and Arvika. It typically takes around 23h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Abisko to Arvika. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Abisko Turiststation, Stockholm and Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 45m.

The Arctic Route, Vy Buss and Värmlandstrafik run regular bus services between Abisko and Arvika. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Abisko to Arvika. We recommend that you take the train to Narvik station then take the bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn then fly from Evenes (EVE) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Arvika station. instead which will take 6h 25m.

The closest major airport to Arvika is Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB) (ORB) which is approximately 148km (92 miles) from Arvika. Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Abisko and Arvika. The distance is around 1,574km (978 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Abisko to Arvika is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around SEK 1,460 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Abisko and Arvika

Transport options from Abisko to Arvika
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
6h 30m
SEK 2,790($260)
every 20 mins1,573km (977 miles)
Train to Kiruna station, plane7h 10m
SEK 2,555($240)
4 times a week1,430km (888 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane6h 25m
SEK 1,460($135)
twice daily1,246km (774 miles)
Train to Narvik station, bus and plane7h 10m
SEK 2,555($240)
once a week1,376km (855 miles)
Train to Narvik station, bus and plane10h 20m
SEK 1,765($165)
6 times a week1,582km (983 miles)
Train
20h 10m
SEK 425($40)
4 times a week1,700km (1,057 miles)
Bus
23h 45m
SEK 725($68)
twice a week1,817km (1,129 miles)
Drive
18h 20m
SEK 3,605($340)
on demand1,574km (978 miles)

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Airports near Arvika

The following major airports near Arvika offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.

ORB
Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Arvika
GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
234km (146 miles) from Arvika
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
296km (184 miles) from Arvika