The distance between Stockholm and Kiruna is around 988km (614 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Stockholm to Kiruna by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kiruna → Stockholm if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Gallivare (GEV) then take the train to Kiruna station.
Multiple operators
Take the train to Kiruna station.
Vy Nattåg
Take the bus to Kiruna.
The Arctic Route
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There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Kiruna by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,990 ($280).
The distance between Stockholm and Kiruna is around 988km (614 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 954km (593 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Stockholm and Kiruna by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Kiruna is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx SEK 2,990 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Kiruna, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Stockholm and Kiruna. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Stockholm and Kiruna with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 15hrs.
Vy Nattåg run train services between Stockholm and Kiruna. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stockholm and Kiruna. It typically takes around 15h 25m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Stockholm and Kiruna with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 15h 25m.
The Arctic Route, Tapanis Buss and Länstrafiken Norrbotten run regular bus services between Stockholm and Kiruna. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stockholm to Kiruna. We recommend that you fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Gallivare (GEV) then take the train to Kiruna station. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Kiruna is Kiruna Airport (KRN) (KRN) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Kiruna. 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 Stockholm and Kiruna. The distance is around 1,234km (767 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Kiruna is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around SEK 2,990 ($280).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 3h 25m | SEK 2,990($280) | twice daily | 988km (614 miles) |
Train | 15hrs | once daily | 1,237km (769 miles) | |
Bus + 1 similar | 15h 25m | once daily | 1,308km (813 miles) | |
Bus via Töre | 17h 30m | SEK 1,330($125) | twice a week | 1,290km (802 miles) |
Drive | 13h 45m | SEK 1,860($175) | on demand | 1,234km (767 miles) |
Norwegian Air International
Nordica
Vy Nattåg
Vy Norrtåg
The Arctic Route
Tapanis Buss
Länstrafiken Norrbotten
The following major airports near Kiruna offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.