How to travel from Stockholm to Kiruna, Sweden

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.

5 routes found

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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Gallivare (GEV) then take the train to Kiruna station.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,990($280)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Kiruna station.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departsonce daily
Operated by

Vy Nattåg

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Bus

Take the bus to Kiruna.

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
Operated by

The Arctic Route

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Drive

Drive to Kiruna.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Distance1,234km (767 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Kiruna

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Stockholm to Kiruna

Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Kiruna

Transport options from Stockholm to Kiruna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 25m
SEK 2,990($280)
twice daily988km (614 miles)
Train
15hrs
once daily1,237km (769 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 25m
once daily1,308km (813 miles)
Bus via Töre17h 30m
SEK 1,330($125)
twice a week1,290km (802 miles)
Drive
13h 45m
SEK 1,860($175)
on demand1,234km (767 miles)

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Airports near Kiruna

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

KRN
Kiruna Airport (KRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Kiruna
LLA
Lulea Airport (LLA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
270km (168 miles) from Kiruna
UME
Umeå Airport (UME)
International Airport
Distance
452km (281 miles) from Kiruna