How to travel from Abisko to Uppsala, Sweden

The distance between Abisko and Uppsala is around 1,036km (644 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Abisko to Uppsala by train, plane, bus 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 Stockholm (ARN).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 3,330($315)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Uppsala Centralstation.

  • Duration15h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
Operated by

Vy Nattåg

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Bus

Take the bus to Luleå and then to Uppsala.

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,095($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Uppsala.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Distance1,261km (783 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Abisko and Uppsala

There are several options for getting from Abisko to Uppsala by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 15h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 3,330 ($315).

The distance between Abisko and Uppsala is around 1,036km (644 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 946km (588 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Abisko and Uppsala by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Abisko to Uppsala is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx SEK 3,330 ($315).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Abisko and Uppsala. It typically takes around 15h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Abisko and Uppsala with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 15h 50m.

Vy Nattåg run train services between Abisko and Uppsala. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 50m, 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 Uppsala. It typically takes around 17h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Abisko to Uppsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Luleå, Smedjegatan and Midgårdsvägen. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 17h 50m.

The Arctic Route and Tapanis Buss run regular bus services between Abisko and Uppsala. Buses run twice a week and take around 17h 50m 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 Uppsala. We recommend that you take the train to Kiruna station then fly from Kiruna (KRN) to Stockholm (ARN). instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Uppsala is Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) which is approximately 28km (18 miles) from Uppsala. Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) (NYO) 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 Uppsala. The distance is around 1,261km (783 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Abisko to Uppsala is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around SEK 3,330 ($315).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Abisko and Uppsala

Transport options from Abisko to Uppsala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 20m
SEK 3,330($315)
every 20 mins1,036km (644 miles)
Train
15h 50m
once daily1,246km (774 miles)
Bus
17h 50m
SEK 1,095($105)
twice a week1,350km (839 miles)
Drive
14h 20m
SEK 2,225($210)
on demand1,261km (783 miles)

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Airports near Uppsala

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

ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
28km (18 miles) from Uppsala
BMA
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
International Airport
Distance
59km (36 miles) from Uppsala
NYO
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Uppsala