How to travel from Karlstad to Haparanda, Sweden

The distance between Karlstad and Haparanda is around 1,193km (741 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Karlstad to Haparanda by train, plane, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus, Plane and Taxi

Take the bus to Råda then fly from Hagfors (HFS) to Lulea (LLA) then take a taxi to Haparanda busstation.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,775($165)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then Boden C/Resecentrum and then to Haparanda Jvstn.

  • Duration15h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 425($40)
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Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Stockholm Cityterminalen and then to Tornio Haparanda.

  • Duration18h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 850($80)
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Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Haparanda.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Distance1,196km (743 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Karlstad and Haparanda

There are several options for getting from Karlstad to Haparanda by train, plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 415 ($39) and will take around 16h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 1,775 ($165).

The distance between Karlstad and Haparanda is around 1,193km (741 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 897km (557 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Karlstad and Haparanda by train, plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Karlstad to Haparanda is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx SEK 1,775 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Karlstad and Haparanda, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 415 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Karlstad and Haparanda. It typically takes around 15h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Karlstad to Haparanda. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stockholm Centralstation and Boden C/Resecentrum. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 50m.

Swedish Railways, Tågab, Vy Nattåg and Vy Norrtåg run train services between Karlstad and Haparanda. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 15h 50m, 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 Karlstad and Haparanda. It typically takes around 18h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Karlstad to Haparanda. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stockholm Cityterminalen. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 18h 25m.

Vy Travel AB, FlixBus, Bus4You, Nettbuss Express, Tapanis Buss, Y-buss and Länstrafiken Norrbotten run regular bus services between Karlstad and Haparanda. Buses run twice a week and take around 18h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Karlstad to Haparanda. We recommend that you take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Lulea (LLA) then take a taxi to Haparanda busstation. instead which will take 6h 25m.

The closest major airport to Haparanda is Lulea Airport (LLA) (LLA) which is approximately 96km (60 miles) from Haparanda. 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 Karlstad and Haparanda. The distance is around 1,196km (743 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Karlstad to Haparanda is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around SEK 1,245 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Karlstad and Haparanda

Transport options from Karlstad to Haparanda
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Taxi + 3 similar
5h 20m
SEK 1,775($165)
twice daily1,193km (741 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi6h 25m
SEK 1,245($115)
twice daily1,195km (742 miles)
Train to Lillestrøm stasjon, plane and taxi6h 55m
SEK 3,375($315)
5 times a week1,470km (913 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus8h 25m
SEK 1,765($165)
twice a week1,230km (764 miles)
Train + 1 similar
15h 50m
SEK 425($40)
twice daily1,450km (901 miles)
Train via Ludvika station16h 50m
SEK 415($39)
once a week1,319km (820 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18h 25m
SEK 850($80)
twice a week1,364km (848 miles)
Bus via Arlanda terminal 4 buss20h 25m
SEK 1,510($140)
twice a week1,440km (895 miles)
Drive
13h 35m
SEK 1,800($170)
on demand1,196km (743 miles)

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Airports near Haparanda

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

LLA
Lulea Airport (LLA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (60 miles) from Haparanda
SFT
Skelleftea Airport (SFT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
195km (121 miles) from Haparanda
UME
Umeå Airport (UME)
International Airport
Distance
290km (180 miles) from Haparanda