How to travel from Luleå to Arvika, Sweden

The distance between Luleå and Arvika is around 1,101km (684 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Luleå to Arvika 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 ArvikaLuleå if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Lulea (LLA) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Arvika station.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,245($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration16h 60m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 425($40)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Stockholm then Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatan and then to Arvika station.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 715($67)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Arvika.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Distance1,153km (716 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Luleå and Arvika

There are several options for getting from Luleå to Arvika by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 425 ($40) and will take around 16h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,245 ($210).

The distance between Luleå and Arvika is around 1,101km (684 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 806km (501 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Luleå and Arvika by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Luleå to Arvika is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx SEK 2,245 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Luleå and Arvika, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 425 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Luleå and Arvika. It typically takes around 16h 60m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Luleå to Arvika. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stockholm Centralstation. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 60m.

Vy Nattåg and Swedish Railways run train services between Luleå and Arvika. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 16h 60m, 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 Luleå and Arvika. It typically takes around 18h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Luleå to Arvika. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stockholm and Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 20m.

The Arctic Route, Vy Buss, Värmlandstrafik, Tapanis Buss, FlixBus and Vy Travel AB run regular bus services between Luleå and Arvika. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luleå to Arvika. We recommend that you fly from Lulea (LLA) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Arvika station. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Arvika is Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB) (ORB) which is approximately 148km (92 miles) from Arvika. Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) 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 Luleå and Arvika. The distance is around 1,153km (716 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luleå to Arvika is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around SEK 2,245 ($210).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Luleå and Arvika

Transport options from Luleå to Arvika
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
4h 45m
SEK 2,245($210)
every 20 mins1,266km (786 miles)
Fly to Gothenburg (GOT), train5h 20m
SEK 3,510($330)
every 4 hours1,326km (824 miles)
Fly to Stockholm (ARN), Train5h 35m
SEK 945($89)
4 times a week1,122km (697 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train5h 15m
SEK 2,170($205)
every 3 hours1,101km (684 miles)
Train
16h 60m
SEK 425($40)
4 times a week1,413km (878 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18h 20m
SEK 715($67)
once daily1,315km (817 miles)
Bus via Stockholm19h 25m
SEK 1,385($130)
twice a week1,327km (824 miles)
Drive
13h 15m
SEK 2,300($215)
on demand1,153km (716 miles)

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Airports near Arvika

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

ORB
Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Arvika
GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
234km (146 miles) from Arvika
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
296km (184 miles) from Arvika