How to travel from Pajala to Gävle, Sweden

The distance between Pajala and Gävle is around 940km (584 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Pajala to Gävle by bus, plane, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Pajala (PJA) to Stockholm (ARN) then take the train to Gävle Centralstation.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,105($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Töre busstation and then to Gävle Bro.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,075($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Gällivare C/Resecentrum then take the train to Gävle Centralstation.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 215($20)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Gävle.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Distance940km (584 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pajala and Gävle

There are several options for getting from Pajala to Gävle by bus, plane, train, taxi 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 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,105 ($200).

The distance between Pajala and Gävle is around 940km (584 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 784km (487 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Pajala and Gävle by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pajala to Gävle is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx SEK 2,105 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Pajala and Gävle, 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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pajala and Gävle. We recommend that you fly from Pajala (PJA) to Stockholm (ARN) then take the train to Gävle Centralstation. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pajala and Gävle. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pajala to Gävle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Töre busstation. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.

Länstrafiken Norrbotten and Tapanis Buss run regular bus services between Pajala and Gävle. Buses run twice a week 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 Pajala to Gävle. We recommend that you take the bus to Kiruna Flygplats E10 then fly from Kiruna (KRN) to Stockholm (ARN) then take the train to Gävle Centralstation. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Gävle is Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) which is approximately 122km (76 miles) from Gävle. Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) and Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB) (ORB) 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 Pajala and Gävle. The distance is around 940km (584 miles) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pajala to Gävle is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around SEK 2,310 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pajala and Gävle

Transport options from Pajala to Gävle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 15m
SEK 2,105($200)
hourly1,040km (646 miles)
Bus to Gällivare sjukhus, plane and train5h 10m
SEK 2,595($245)
twice daily1,151km (715 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 25m
SEK 2,310($215)
once daily1,241km (771 miles)
Bus, Taxi, Plane and Train5h 30m
SEK 885($83)
twice daily1,058km (657 miles)
Bus
13h 45m
SEK 1,075($100)
twice a week968km (602 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
13h 40m
SEK 215($20)
once daily1,119km (695 miles)
Bus to Luleå busstation, train14h 40m
SEK 850($80)
once daily1,036km (644 miles)
Drive
11hrs
SEK 1,875($175)
on demand940km (584 miles)

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Airports near Gävle

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

ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Gävle
BMA
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Gävle
ORB
Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
199km (124 miles) from Gävle