How to travel from Arvika to Luleå, Sweden

The distance between Arvika and Luleå is around 1,128km (701 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Arvika to Luleå 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 Lillestrøm stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Lulea (LLA).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,140($200)
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Train

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation and then to Luleå Centralstation.

  • Duration16h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 425($40)
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Bus

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

  • Duration16h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 700($66)
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Drive

Drive to Luleå.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Distance1,152km (716 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arvika and Luleå

There are several options for getting from Arvika to Luleå by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 425 ($40) and will take around 16h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,140 ($200).

The distance between Arvika and Luleå is around 1,128km (701 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 806km (501 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Arvika and Luleå by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arvika to Luleå is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx SEK 2,140 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Arvika and Luleå, 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 Luleå. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arvika to Luleå. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stockholm Centralstation. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 20m.

Swedish Railways and Vy Nattåg run train services between Arvika and Luleå. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16h 20m, 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 Luleå. It typically takes around 16h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Arvika to Luleå. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Karlstad Busstationen and Stockholm Main Station Terminalslingan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 35m.

Värmlandstrafik, Vy Buss and The Arctic Route run regular bus services between Arvika and Luleå. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 35m 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 Luleå. We recommend that you take the train to Lillestrøm stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Lulea (LLA). instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Luleå is Lulea Airport (LLA) (LLA) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Luleå. Skelleftea Airport (SFT) (SFT) 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 Luleå. The distance is around 1,152km (716 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arvika to Luleå is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around SEK 2,140 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arvika and Luleå

Transport options from Arvika to Luleå
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 40m
SEK 2,140($200)
twice daily1,271km (790 miles)
Train to Kil station, plane5h 10m
SEK 3,085($290)
every 4 hours1,331km (827 miles)
Train to Stockholm Centralstation, Fly5h 25m
SEK 960($90)
4 times a day1,128km (701 miles)
Train
16h 20m
SEK 425($40)
once daily1,412km (877 miles)
Bus
16h 35m
SEK 700($66)
once daily1,305km (811 miles)
Drive
13h 10m
SEK 2,300($215)
on demand1,152km (716 miles)

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Airports near Luleå

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

LLA
Lulea Airport (LLA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Luleå
SFT
Skelleftea Airport (SFT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Luleå
UME
Umeå Airport (UME)
International Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Luleå