How to travel from Luleå to Pajala, Sweden

The distance between Luleå and Pajala is around 214km (133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1hr.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Luleå to Pajala by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Lulea (LLA) to Pajala (PJA).

  • Duration1hr
  • Flight time35min
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,470($140)
Operated by

FlexFlight ApS

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Bus

Take the bus to Pajala busstation.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    SEK 320($30)
Operated by

Länstrafiken Norrbotten

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Drive

Drive to Pajala.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance214km (133 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Luleå and Pajala

There are several options for getting from Luleå to Pajala by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 320 ($30) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 1,470 ($140).

The distance between Luleå and Pajala is around 214km (133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 189km (118 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Luleå and Pajala by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Luleå to Pajala is to fly which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx SEK 1,470 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Luleå and Pajala, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 320 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Luleå and Pajala. We recommend that you fly from Lulea (LLA) to Pajala (PJA). instead which will take 1hr.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Luleå and Pajala. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Luleå and Pajala with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3h 20m.

Länstrafiken Norrbotten run regular bus services between Luleå and Pajala. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Luleå and Pajala. Flights depart from Lulea (LLA) and arrive at Pajala (PJA). The flight takes around 35min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Luleå and Pajala with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 35min.

FlexFlight ApS fly between Luleå and Pajala. Flights depart from Lulea (LLA) and and arrive into Pajala (PJA). These flights usually take around 35min.

The flight from Luleå to Pajala typically takes around 35min. Flights depart from Lulea (LLA) and and arrive into Pajala (PJA).

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 Luleå and Pajala. The distance is around 214km (133 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luleå to Pajala is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around SEK 320 ($30).

How do I get from Luleå to Pajala

Compare travel optionsbetween Luleå and Pajala

Transport options from Luleå to Pajala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1hr
SEK 1,470($140)
hourly218km (135 miles)
Bus
3h 20m
SEK 320($30)
every 20 mins236km (146 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
SEK 435($41)
on demand214km (133 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