How to travel from Östersund to Abisko, Sweden

The distance between Östersund and Abisko is around 903km (561 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

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

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Ostersund (OSD) to Kiruna (KRN) then take the train to Abisko Östra station.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 5,095($480)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gällivare C/Resecentrum and then to Abisko Östra E10.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Sundsvall Centralstation and then to Abisko Östra station.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Abisko.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Distance903km (561 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Östersund and Abisko

There are several options for getting from Östersund to Abisko by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 5,095 ($480).

The distance between Östersund and Abisko is around 903km (561 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 606km (376 miles)

It takes around 13h 45m to get from Östersund and Abisko by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Östersund to Abisko is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx SEK 5,095 ($480).

The cheapest way to travel between Östersund and Abisko, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Östersund and Abisko. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Östersund to Abisko. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sundsvall Centralstation. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.

Vy Norrtåg, Swedish Railways and Vy Nattåg run train services between Östersund and Abisko. Trains depart once daily and will take around 14h 15m, 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 Östersund and Abisko. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Östersund to Abisko. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gällivare C/Resecentrum. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.

Länstrafiken Västerbotten and The Arctic Route run regular bus services between Östersund and Abisko. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Östersund to Abisko. We recommend that you fly from Ostersund (OSD) to Kiruna (KRN) then take the train to Abisko Östra station. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Abisko is Kiruna Airport (KRN) (KRN) which is approximately 86km (53 miles) from Abisko. 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 Östersund and Abisko. The distance is around 903km (561 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Östersund to Abisko is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 45m and will usually cost around .

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Compare travel optionsbetween Östersund and Abisko

Transport options from Östersund to Abisko
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4hrs
SEK 5,095($480)
every 20 mins1,449km (901 miles)
Bus
13h 45m
once daily918km (570 miles)
Train
14h 15m
once daily1,077km (669 miles)
Drive
11h 55m
SEK 1,595($150)
on demand903km (561 miles)

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Airports near Abisko

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

KRN
Kiruna Airport (KRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (53 miles) from Abisko
LLA
Lulea Airport (LLA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
343km (213 miles) from Abisko
UME
Umeå Airport (UME)
International Airport
Distance
511km (317 miles) from Abisko