The distance between Pajala and Abisko is around 276km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Pajala to Abisko by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Abisko → Pajala if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Kiruna busstation and then to Abisko Östra E10.
Länstrafiken Norrbotten
Take the bus to Gällivare C/Resecentrum then take the train to Abisko Östra station.
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There are several options for getting from Pajala to Abisko by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around SEK 215 ($20) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 640 ($60).
The distance between Pajala and Abisko is around 276km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Pajala and Abisko by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Pajala to Abisko is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx SEK 640 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Pajala and Abisko, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around SEK 215 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Pajala and Abisko. We recommend that you drive to Abisko. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pajala and Abisko. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Pajala to Abisko. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kiruna busstation. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
Länstrafiken Norrbotten run regular bus services between Pajala and Abisko. Buses run once daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pajala to Abisko. We recommend that you take the bus to Kiruna busstation and then to Abisko Östra E10. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Pajala and Abisko. The distance is around 276km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pajala to Abisko is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around SEK 395 ($37).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4hrs | SEK 395($37) | once daily | 281km (175 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4h 40m | SEK 215($20) | twice daily | 324km (201 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | SEK 640($60) | on demand | 276km (172 miles) |
Länstrafiken Norrbotten
Vy Nattåg
The following major airports near Abisko offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.