How to travel from Abisko to Östersund, Sweden

The distance between Abisko and Östersund is around 904km (561 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Abisko to Östersund by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ÖstersundAbisko if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Kiruna station then fly from Kiruna (KRN) to Ostersund (OSD).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 4,350($410)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Gällivare and then to Östersund Sjukhus.

  • Duration14h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Sundsvall Centralstation and then to Östersund Centralstation.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Östersund.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Distance904km (561 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Abisko and Östersund

There are several options for getting from Abisko to Östersund by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 14h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 4,350 ($410).

The distance between Abisko and Östersund is around 904km (561 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 606km (376 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Abisko and Östersund by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Abisko to Östersund is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx SEK 4,350 ($410).

The cheapest way to travel between Abisko and Östersund, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Abisko and Östersund. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Abisko to Östersund. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sundsvall Centralstation. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.

Vy Nattåg, Vy Norrtåg and Swedish Railways run train services between Abisko and Östersund. Trains depart once daily and will take around 14h 30m, 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 Östersund. It typically takes around 14h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Abisko to Östersund. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gällivare. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 5m.

The Arctic Route and Länstrafiken Västerbotten run regular bus services between Abisko and Östersund. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 5m 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 Östersund. We recommend that you take the train to Kiruna station then fly from Kiruna (KRN) to Ostersund (OSD). instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Östersund is Are Ostersund Airport (OSD) (OSD) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Östersund. Sundsvall-Timra Airport (SDL) (SDL) and Umeå Airport (UME) (UME) 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 Östersund. The distance is around 904km (561 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Abisko to Östersund is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around SEK 4,350 ($410).

How do I get from Abisko to Östersund

Compare travel optionsbetween Abisko and Östersund

Transport options from Abisko to Östersund
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 15m
SEK 4,350($410)
every 20 mins1,450km (901 miles)
Bus
14h 5m
once daily920km (571 miles)
Train
14h 30m
once daily1,077km (669 miles)
Drive
11h 55m
SEK 1,595($150)
on demand904km (561 miles)

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Airports near Östersund

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

OSD
Are Ostersund Airport (OSD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Östersund
SDL
Sundsvall-Timra Airport (SDL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
160km (99 miles) from Östersund
UME
Umeå Airport (UME)
International Airport
Distance
289km (179 miles) from Östersund