How to travel from Haparanda to Pajala, Sweden

The distance between Haparanda and Pajala is around 180km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Haparanda to Pajala by bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Luleå Airport then fly from Lulea (LLA) to Pajala (PJA).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time35min
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,630($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Pajala Skola Rian.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 255($24)
Operated by

Länstrafiken Norrbotten

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Drive

Drive to Pajala.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance180km (112 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Haparanda and Pajala

There are several options for getting from Haparanda to Pajala by bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 255 ($24) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 360 ($34).

The distance between Haparanda and Pajala is around 180km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (102 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Haparanda and Pajala by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Haparanda to Pajala is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx SEK 360 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Haparanda and Pajala, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 255 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Haparanda and Pajala. We recommend that you drive to Pajala. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Haparanda and Pajala. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Haparanda and Pajala with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 2h 50m.

Länstrafiken Norrbotten run regular bus services between Haparanda and Pajala. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Haparanda to Pajala. We recommend that you take a taxi to Luleå Airport then fly from Lulea (LLA) to Pajala (PJA). instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Pajala is Kiruna Airport (KRN) (KRN) which is approximately 129km (80 miles) from Pajala. 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 Haparanda and Pajala. The distance is around 180km (112 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Haparanda to Pajala is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around SEK 255 ($24).

How do I get from Haparanda to Pajala

Compare travel optionsbetween Haparanda and Pajala

Transport options from Haparanda to Pajala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane
2h 30m
SEK 1,630($155)
twice daily345km (214 miles)
Bus
2h 50m
SEK 255($24)
twice daily186km (115 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
SEK 360($34)
on demand180km (112 miles)

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Airports near Pajala

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

KRN
Kiruna Airport (KRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Pajala
LLA
Lulea Airport (LLA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Pajala
UME
Umeå Airport (UME)
International Airport
Distance
404km (251 miles) from Pajala