How to travel from Karlskrona to Kiruna, Sweden

The distance between Karlskrona and Kiruna is around 1,372km (852 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Karlskrona to Kiruna by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Ronneby (RNB) to Kiruna (KRN).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,470($230)

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4 x train
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Train

Take the train to Emmaboda station, Alvesta St. then Stockholm Centralstation and then to Kiruna station.

  • Duration19h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 630($59)
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Bus

Take the bus to Kalmar Centralstation then Stockholm and then to Kiruna.

  • Duration23hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 275($26)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Kiruna.

  • Duration19h 25m
  • Distance1,720km (1,069 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Karlskrona and Kiruna

There are several options for getting from Karlskrona to Kiruna by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 275 ($26) and will take around 23hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,470 ($230).

The distance between Karlskrona and Kiruna is around 1,372km (852 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,322km (821 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Karlskrona and Kiruna by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Karlskrona to Kiruna is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx SEK 2,470 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Karlskrona and Kiruna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 275 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Karlskrona and Kiruna. It typically takes around 19h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Karlskrona to Kiruna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Emmaboda station, Alvesta St. and Stockholm Centralstation. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 40m.

Krösatågen, Öresundståg, Swedish Railways, Snälltåget and Vy Nattåg run train services between Karlskrona and Kiruna. Trains depart once daily and will take around 19h 40m, 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 Karlskrona and Kiruna. It typically takes around 23hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Karlskrona to Kiruna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kalmar Centralstation and Stockholm. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23hrs.

Blekingetrafik, FlixBus, Silverlinjen, The Arctic Route, Tapanis Buss and Länstrafiken Norrbotten run regular bus services between Karlskrona and Kiruna. Buses run once daily and take around 23hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Karlskrona and Kiruna. Flights depart from Ronneby (RNB) and arrive at Kiruna (KRN) - via Stockholm (ARN). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Karlskrona to Kiruna. There is however a flight that goes via Stockholm (ARN). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Karlskrona to Kiruna typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Ronneby (RNB) and and arrive into Kiruna (KRN).

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 Karlskrona and Kiruna. The distance is around 1,720km (1,069 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Karlskrona to Kiruna is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around SEK 2,470 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Karlskrona and Kiruna

Transport options from Karlskrona to Kiruna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 10m
SEK 2,470($230)
hourly1,372km (852 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
SEK 3,330($315)
hourly1,388km (863 miles)
Train to Lund C, plane6h 30m
SEK 5,035($475)
every 30 mins1,715km (1,066 miles)
Train
19h 40m
SEK 630($59)
once daily1,770km (1,100 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
23hrs
SEK 275($26)
once daily1,827km (1,135 miles)
Bus via Kalmar Centralstation1 day 2h
SEK 1,300($120)
twice a week1,870km (1,162 miles)
Drive
19h 25m
SEK 3,435($325)
on demand1,720km (1,069 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