How to travel from Arvika to Abisko, Sweden

The distance between Arvika and Abisko is around 1,247km (775 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Arvika to Abisko 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 AbiskoArvika if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lillestrøm stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Kiruna (KRN) then take the train to Abisko Östra station.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 3,320($310)
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Train

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation and then to Abisko Östra station.

  • Duration20h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 425($40)
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Bus

Take the bus to Karlstad Busstationen then Stockholm Main Station Terminalslingan and then to Abisko.

  • Duration22h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 715($67)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Abisko.

  • Duration18h 15m
  • Distance1,574km (978 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arvika and Abisko

There are several options for getting from Arvika to Abisko by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 425 ($40) and will take around 20h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 1,445 ($135).

The distance between Arvika and Abisko is around 1,247km (775 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 999km (621 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Arvika and Abisko by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arvika to Abisko is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx SEK 1,445 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Arvika and Abisko, 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 Arvika and Abisko. It typically takes around 20h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arvika to Abisko. 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 30m.

Swedish Railways and Vy Nattåg run train services between Arvika and Abisko. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 20h 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 Arvika and Abisko. It typically takes around 22h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Arvika to Abisko. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Karlstad Busstationen, Stockholm Main Station Terminalslingan and Abisko. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 50m.

Värmlandstrafik, Vy Buss and The Arctic Route run regular bus services between Arvika and Abisko. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arvika to Abisko. We recommend that you take the train to Lillestrøm stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Evenes (EVE) then take the bus to Bromsgård then take the train to Abisko Östra station. instead which will take 6h 20m.

The closest major airport to Abisko is Kiruna Airport (KRN) (KRN) which is approximately 86km (53 miles) from Abisko. Lulea Airport (LLA) (LLA) 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 Arvika and Abisko. The distance is around 1,574km (978 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arvika to Abisko is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around SEK 1,445 ($135).

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Transport options from Arvika to Abisko
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
6h 30m
SEK 3,320($310)
6 times a week1,573km (978 miles)
Train to Stockholm Centralstation, plane7h 15m
SEK 2,445($230)
4 times a week1,430km (888 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 20m
SEK 1,445($135)
twice daily1,247km (775 miles)
Train to Lillestrøm stasjon, plane and bus7h 20m
SEK 2,545($240)
twice daily1,377km (856 miles)
Train to Lillestrøm stasjon, plane and bus9h 45m
SEK 1,790($170)
twice daily1,586km (986 miles)
Train
20h 30m
SEK 425($40)
4 times a week1,700km (1,056 miles)
Bus
22h 50m
SEK 715($67)
twice a week1,807km (1,123 miles)
Drive
18h 15m
SEK 3,605($340)
on demand1,574km (978 miles)

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Airports near Abisko

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

KRN
Kiruna Airport (KRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (53 miles) from Abisko
LLA
Lulea Airport (LLA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
343km (213 miles) from Abisko
UME
Umeå Airport (UME)
International Airport
Distance
511km (317 miles) from Abisko