How to travel from Kristianstad to Kiruna, Sweden
The distance between Kristianstad and Kiruna is around 1,440km (895 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Kristianstad 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 Kiruna → Kristianstad if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Ronneby St. then fly from Ronneby (RNB) to Kiruna (KRN).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical costSEK 5,065($475)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation and then to Kiruna station.
- Duration19h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costSEK 810($76)
Multiple train operators
Bus
Take the bus to Malmö Centralstation, Stockholm then Töre and then to Kiruna busstation.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costSEK 2,055($195)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kristianstad and Kiruna
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kristianstad to Kiruna by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 810 ($76) and will take around 19h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 5,065 ($475).
The distance between Kristianstad and Kiruna is around 1,440km (895 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,351km (840 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Kristianstad and Kiruna by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kristianstad to Kiruna is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx SEK 5,065 ($475).
The cheapest way to travel between Kristianstad and Kiruna, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 810 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kristianstad and Kiruna. It typically takes around 19h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kristianstad to Kiruna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hässleholm C and Stockholm Centralstation. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 10m.
Swedish Railways, Snälltåget, FlixTrain and Vy Nattåg run train services between Kristianstad and Kiruna. Trains depart once daily and will take around 19h 10m, 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 Kristianstad and Kiruna. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kristianstad to Kiruna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Malmö Centralstation, Stockholm and Töre. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.
Skånetrafiken, FlixBus, Tapanis Buss and Länstrafiken Norrbotten run regular bus services between Kristianstad and Kiruna. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kristianstad to Kiruna. We recommend that you take the train to Ronneby St. then fly from Ronneby (RNB) to Kiruna (KRN). instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Kristianstad and Kiruna. The distance is around 1,778km (1,105 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kristianstad to Kiruna is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around SEK 5,065 ($475).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kristianstad and Kiruna
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4hrs | SEK 5,065($475) | hourly | 1,440km (895 miles) |
| Train to Åstorp station, Fly | 4h 25m | SEK 3,830($360) | hourly | 1,508km (937 miles) |
| Train to Copenhagen Airport, Fly | 4h 35m | SEK 3,960($370) | hourly | 1,614km (1,003 miles) |
| Train to Malmö Triangeln station, Fly | 4h 40m | SEK 4,385($410) | every 3 hours | 1,600km (994 miles) |
| Train to Kalmar Centralstation, Fly | 5h 40m | SEK 4,385($410) | every 2 hours | 1,533km (952 miles) |
| Train to Åstorp station, plane | 6h 20m | SEK 5,925($555) | hourly | 1,642km (1,020 miles) |
Train | 19h 10m | SEK 810($76) | once daily | 1,770km (1,100 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 3h | SEK 2,055($195) | twice a week | 2,096km (1,303 miles) |
Drive | 19h 35m | SEK 2,680($250) | on demand | 1,778km (1,105 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kristianstad and Kiruna
Train operators
Skånetrafiken
Snälltåget
Bus companies
Tapanis Buss
Länstrafiken Norrbotten
Länstrafiken Västerbotten
The Arctic Route
Airlines
Norwegian Air International
Airports near Kiruna
The following major airports near Kiruna offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.
Kiruna Airport (KRN)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Kiruna
Lulea Airport (LLA)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Kiruna
Umeå Airport (UME)
- Distance
- 452km (281 miles) from Kiruna