How to travel from Linköping to Kiruna, Sweden

The distance between Linköping and Kiruna is around 1,166km (724 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Linköping 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 KirunaLinköping if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Kiruna (KRN).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,265($215)
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Train

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation and then to Kiruna station.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 275($26)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Stockholm Main Station Terminalslingan and then to Kiruna.

  • Duration18h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 425($40)
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Drive

Drive to Kiruna.

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Distance1,430km (888 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Linköping and Kiruna

There are several options for getting from Linköping to Kiruna by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 275 ($26) and will take around 17hrs. 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 Linköping and Kiruna is around 1,166km (724 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,075km (668 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Linköping and Kiruna by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Linköping to Kiruna 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 Linköping and Kiruna, if you exclude driving, is to take the train 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 Linköping and Kiruna. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Linköping to Kiruna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stockholm Centralstation. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17hrs.

Swedish Railways, Snälltåget and Vy Nattåg run train services between Linköping and Kiruna. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17hrs, 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 Linköping and Kiruna. It typically takes around 18h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Linköping to Kiruna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stockholm Main Station Terminalslingan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 5m.

Vy Buss and The Arctic Route run regular bus services between Linköping and Kiruna. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Linköping to Kiruna. We recommend that you take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Kiruna (KRN). instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Linköping and Kiruna. The distance is around 1,430km (888 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Linköping to Kiruna is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around SEK 2,265 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Linköping and Kiruna

Transport options from Linköping to Kiruna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 20m
SEK 2,265($215)
3 times a week1,166km (724 miles)
Train to Alvesta station, plane5h 55m
SEK 4,130($390)
3 times a week1,612km (1,002 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 25m
SEK 2,945($275)
3 times a week1,574km (978 miles)
Train
17hrs
SEK 275($26)
once daily1,437km (893 miles)
Bus
18h 5m
SEK 425($40)
once daily1,510km (938 miles)
Drive
15h 55m
SEK 2,850($270)
on demand1,430km (888 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