How to travel from Östersund to Arvika, Sweden

The distance between Östersund and Arvika is around 557km (346 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Östersund to Arvika by train, 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 ArvikaÖstersund if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Ostersund (OSD) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Arvika station.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,115($200)
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Train

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

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    SEK 960($90)

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Bus

Take the bus to Mora station, Malung centrum, Stjerneskolan station then Fagerås station and then to Arvika station.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 425($40)
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Drive

Drive to Arvika.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance557km (346 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Östersund and Arvika

There are several options for getting from Östersund to Arvika by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 425 ($40) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,115 ($200).

The distance between Östersund and Arvika is around 557km (346 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 394km (245 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Östersund and Arvika by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Östersund to Arvika is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx SEK 2,115 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Östersund and Arvika, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus 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 Östersund and Arvika. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Östersund to Arvika. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stockholm Centralstation. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

Swedish Railways, Snälltåget and Norwegian Railways run train services between Östersund and Arvika. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 8h 45m, 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 Arvika. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Östersund to Arvika. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mora station, Malung centrum, Stjerneskolan station and Fagerås station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

Länstrafiken Jämtland, Dalatrafik and Värmlandstrafik run regular bus services between Östersund and Arvika. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 9h 50m 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 Arvika. We recommend that you fly from Ostersund (OSD) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Arvika station. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Östersund and Arvika. The distance is around 557km (346 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Östersund to Arvika is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around SEK 960 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Östersund and Arvika

Transport options from Östersund to Arvika
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
4h 30m
SEK 2,115($200)
twice daily1,012km (629 miles)
Fly to Stockholm (ARN), Train4h 60m
SEK 1,775($165)
4 times a day868km (540 miles)
Train and Plane6h 10m
SEK 1,170($110)
once daily753km (468 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train4h 45m
SEK 1,945($185)
4 times a day847km (526 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 45m
SEK 960($90)
every 20 mins912km (567 miles)
Train via Hallsberg station10hrs
SEK 915($86)
once daily854km (531 miles)
Bus
9h 50m
SEK 425($40)
3 times a week613km (381 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
SEK 1,115($105)
on demand557km (346 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