How to travel from Kristianstad to Pajala, Sweden

The distance between Kristianstad and Pajala is around 1,413km (878 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Kristianstad to Pajala by train, plane, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Ronneby St. then fly from Ronneby (RNB) to Pajala (PJA).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,265($215)
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Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Malmö Centralstation, Stockholm then Luleå and then to Pajala busstation.

  • Duration24h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 715($67)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation and then to Gällivare C/Resecentrum then take the bus to Pajala busstation.

  • Duration20h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 840($79)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Pajala.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Distance1,651km (1,026 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kristianstad and Pajala

There are several options for getting from Kristianstad to Pajala by train, plane, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 715 ($67) and will take around 24h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,265 ($215).

The distance between Kristianstad and Pajala is around 1,413km (878 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,329km (826 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Kristianstad and Pajala by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kristianstad to Pajala is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx SEK 2,265 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Kristianstad and Pajala, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 715 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kristianstad and Pajala. We recommend that you take the train to Ronneby St. then fly from Ronneby (RNB) to Pajala (PJA). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kristianstad and Pajala. It typically takes around 24h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kristianstad to Pajala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Malmö Centralstation, Stockholm and Luleå. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 15m.

Skånetrafiken, FlixBus, The Arctic Route and Länstrafiken Norrbotten run regular bus services between Kristianstad and Pajala. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 15m 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 Pajala. We recommend that you take the train to Ronneby St. then fly from Ronneby (RNB) to Kiruna (KRN) then take the bus to Pajala busstation. instead which will take 6h 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 Kristianstad and Pajala. The distance is around 1,651km (1,026 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kristianstad to Pajala is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around SEK 2,680 ($250).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kristianstad and Pajala

Transport options from Kristianstad to Pajala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 20m
SEK 2,265($215)
hourly1,413km (878 miles)
Train to Malmö C, Fly4h 60m
SEK 2,715($255)
every 2 hours1,575km (978 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 30m
SEK 2,680($250)
once daily1,613km (1,002 miles)
Train to Malmö C, plane and bus7h 10m
SEK 3,340($315)
once daily1,775km (1,103 miles)
Train, Plane, Taxi and Bus6h 25m
SEK 1,895($180)
twice daily1,430km (888 miles)
Train to Malmö C, plane, taxi and bus7hrs
SEK 3,190($300)
twice daily1,592km (989 miles)
Bus
24h 15m
SEK 715($67)
once daily1,954km (1,214 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
20h 10m
SEK 840($79)
once daily1,832km (1,138 miles)
Train to Södertälje hamn station, bus21hrs
SEK 1,480($140)
twice a week1,670km (1,038 miles)
Drive
18h 30m
SEK 3,290($310)
on demand1,651km (1,026 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