How to travel from Kalmar to Luleå, Sweden

The distance between Kalmar and Luleå is around 1,308km (812 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 14h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kalmar to Luleå by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Stockholm Cityterminalen and then to Luleå.

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
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Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration17h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 690($65)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Luleå.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Distance1,308km (812 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kalmar and Luleå

There are several options for getting from Kalmar to Luleå by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 16h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 14h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 1,970 ($185).

The distance between Kalmar and Luleå is around 1,308km (812 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,038km (645 miles)

It takes around 16h 50m to get from Kalmar and Luleå by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kalmar to Luleå is to drive which takes around 14h 40m and will set you back approx SEK 1,970 ($185).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kalmar and Luleå. It typically takes around 17h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kalmar to Luleå. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Alvesta St. and Stockholm Centralstation. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 45m.

Öresundståg, Swedish Railways, Snälltåget, Vy Nattåg and Krösatågen run train services between Kalmar and Luleå. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 45m, 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 Kalmar and Luleå. It typically takes around 16h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kalmar to Luleå. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stockholm Cityterminalen. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 50m.

Silverlinjen, FlixBus, The Arctic Route and Tapanis Buss run regular bus services between Kalmar and Luleå. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kalmar to Luleå. We recommend that you take the bus to Stockholm Cityterminalen and then to Luleå. instead which will take 16h 50m.

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 Kalmar and Luleå. The distance is around 1,308km (812 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kalmar to Luleå is to take the bus which takes, on average, 16h 50m and will usually cost around .

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kalmar and Luleå

Transport options from Kalmar to Luleå
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
16h 50m
once daily1,310km (814 miles)
Bus via Stockholm Cityterminalen19h 40m
SEK 850($80)
twice a week1,406km (873 miles)
Train + 1 similar
17h 45m
SEK 690($65)
once daily1,598km (993 miles)
Train via Linköping Centralstation18h 20m
SEK 310($29)
once daily1,492km (927 miles)
Drive
14h 40m
SEK 1,970($185)
on demand1,308km (812 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