How to travel from Lund to Luleå, Sweden

The distance between Lund and Luleå is around 1,273km (791 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lund to Luleå by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Ängelholm St. then fly from Helsingborg (AGH) to Lulea (LLA).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,925($275)
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Train

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation and then to Luleå Centralstation.

  • Duration17h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 640($60)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Stockholm and then to Luleå.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 370($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Luleå.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Distance1,504km (934 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lund and Luleå

There are several options for getting from Lund to Luleå by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 370 ($35) and will take around 19hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,925 ($275).

The distance between Lund and Luleå is around 1,273km (791 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,199km (745 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Lund and Luleå by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lund to Luleå is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx SEK 2,925 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Lund and Luleå, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 370 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lund and Luleå. It typically takes around 17h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lund to Luleå. 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 17h 35m.

Swedish Railways, Snälltåget and Vy Nattåg run train services between Lund and Luleå. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 35m, 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 Lund and Luleå. It typically takes around 19hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lund to Luleå. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stockholm. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19hrs.

FlixBus and The Arctic Route run regular bus services between Lund and Luleå. Buses run once daily and take around 19hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lund to Luleå. We recommend that you take the train to Ängelholm St. then fly from Helsingborg (AGH) to Lulea (LLA). instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Luleå is Lulea Airport (LLA) (LLA) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Luleå. Skelleftea Airport (SFT) (SFT) 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 Lund and Luleå. The distance is around 1,504km (934 miles) by road and it will take around 16hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lund to Luleå is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around SEK 2,925 ($275).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lund and Luleå

Transport options from Lund to Luleå
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 50m
SEK 2,925($275)
hourly1,273km (791 miles)
Train
17h 35m
SEK 640($60)
once daily1,633km (1,015 miles)
Bus
19hrs
SEK 370($35)
once daily1,529km (950 miles)
Drive
16hrs
SEK 2,265($215)
on demand1,504km (934 miles)

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Airports near Luleå

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

LLA
Lulea Airport (LLA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Luleå
SFT
Skelleftea Airport (SFT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Luleå
UME
Umeå Airport (UME)
International Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Luleå