How to travel from Falköping to Kiruna, Sweden

The distance between Falköping and Kiruna is around 1,299km (807 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Falköping to Kiruna 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 KirunaFalköping if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Stockholm Centralstation, Fly

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Kiruna (KRN).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,435($230)
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Train

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

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
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Bus

Take the bus to Jönköping resecentrum then Stockholm Cityterminalen and then to Kiruna.

  • Duration21h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 320($30)
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Drive

Drive to Kiruna.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Distance1,480km (919 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Falköping and Kiruna

There are several options for getting from Falköping to Kiruna by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 17h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,435 ($230).

The distance between Falköping and Kiruna is around 1,299km (807 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,124km (698 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Falköping and Kiruna by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Falköping to Kiruna is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx SEK 2,435 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Falköping and Kiruna, 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 Falköping and Kiruna. It typically takes around 17h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Falköping to Kiruna. 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 17h 25m.

MTRX, FlixTrain, Swedish Railways and Vy Nattåg run train services between Falköping and Kiruna. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 25m, 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 Falköping and Kiruna. It typically takes around 21h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Falköping to Kiruna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jönköping resecentrum and Stockholm Cityterminalen. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 15m.

Vasttrafik, BT Buss, Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Travel AB, Nettbuss Express and The Arctic Route run regular bus services between Falköping and Kiruna. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Falköping to Kiruna. We recommend that you take the train to Göteborg Centralstation then fly from Gothenburg (GOT) to Kiruna (KRN). instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Kiruna is Kiruna Airport (KRN) (KRN) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Kiruna. 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 Falköping and Kiruna. The distance is around 1,480km (919 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Falköping to Kiruna is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around SEK 3,490 ($330).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Falköping and Kiruna

Transport options from Falköping to Kiruna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Stockholm Centralstation, Fly + 1 similar
4h 20m
SEK 2,435($230)
5 times a day1,299km (807 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
SEK 3,490($330)
every 4 hours1,455km (904 miles)
Train
17h 25m
once daily1,572km (977 miles)
Bus
21h 15m
SEK 320($30)
once daily1,714km (1,065 miles)
Drive
16h 55m
SEK 2,235($210)
on demand1,480km (919 miles)

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Airports near Kiruna

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

KRN
Kiruna Airport (KRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Kiruna
LLA
Lulea Airport (LLA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
270km (168 miles) from Kiruna
UME
Umeå Airport (UME)
International Airport
Distance
452km (281 miles) from Kiruna