How to travel from Östersund to Pajala, Sweden
The distance between Östersund and Pajala is around 793km (493 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Östersund to Pajala by bus, train, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Pajala → Östersund if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ostersund (OSD) to Pajala (PJA).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical costSEK 3,055($285)
+ 1 others2 similiar routes
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Bus via Örnsköldsvik Centralstation
Take the bus to Örnsköldsvik Centralstation then Råneå and then to Pajala busstation.
- Duration12h 40m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costSEK 850($80)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Ånge station and then to Luleå Centralstation then take the bus to Pajala busstation.
- Duration13h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costSEK 320($30)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Östersund and Pajala
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Östersund to Pajala by bus, train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 215 ($20) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 3,055 ($285).
The distance between Östersund and Pajala is around 793km (493 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 596km (371 miles)
It takes around 13h 15m to get from Östersund and Pajala by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Östersund to Pajala is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx SEK 3,055 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Östersund and Pajala, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 215 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Östersund and Pajala. We recommend that you fly from Ostersund (OSD) to Pajala (PJA). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Östersund and Pajala. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Östersund to Pajala. 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 15m.
Länstrafiken Västerbotten, Länstrafiken Norrbotten, Din Tur and Tapanis Buss run regular bus services between Östersund and Pajala. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Östersund and Pajala. Flights depart from Ostersund (OSD) and arrive at Pajala (PJA) - via Stockholm (ARN). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Östersund to Pajala. There is however a flight that goes via Stockholm (ARN) and Lulea (LLA). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Östersund to Pajala typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Ostersund (OSD) 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 Östersund and Pajala. The distance is around 793km (493 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Östersund to Pajala is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 15m and will usually cost around SEK 215 ($20).
Compare travel optionsbetween Östersund and Pajala
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 15m | SEK 3,055($285) | every 4 hours | 1,343km (835 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 25m | SEK 2,510($235) | once daily | 1,544km (959 miles) |
| Plane, Taxi and Bus | 5h 20m | SEK 2,150($200) | twice daily | 1,360km (845 miles) |
Bus via Örnsköldsvik Centralstation + 1 similar | 12h 40m | SEK 850($80) | twice a week | 875km (544 miles) |
| Bus | 13h 15m | SEK 215($20) | once daily | 857km (533 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 13h 30m | SEK 320($30) | once daily | 946km (588 miles) |
| Train to Sundsvall Centralstation, bus | 13h 55m | SEK 215($20) | once daily | 1,061km (659 miles) |
Drive | 10h 20m | SEK 1,585($150) | on demand | 793km (493 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Östersund and Pajala
Bus companies
Länstrafiken Västerbotten
Länstrafiken Norrbotten
Din Tur
Tapanis Buss
Train operators
Vy Norrtåg
Vy Nattåg
Airlines
FlexFlight ApS
Norwegian Air International
Airports near Pajala
The following major airports near Pajala offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.
Kiruna Airport (KRN)
- Distance
- 129km (80 miles) from Pajala
Lulea Airport (LLA)
- Distance
- 193km (120 miles) from Pajala
Umeå Airport (UME)
- Distance
- 404km (251 miles) from Pajala