How to travel from Stockholm to Pajala, Sweden

The distance between Stockholm and Pajala is around 937km (582 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

8 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Pajala (PJA).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,150($200)
Operated by

Norwegian Air International

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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Luleå and then to Pajala busstation.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 320($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Gällivare C/Resecentrum then take the bus to Pajala busstation.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 215($20)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Pajala.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Distance1,106km (687 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Pajala

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Pajala by plane, bus, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around SEK 215 ($20) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,150 ($200).

The distance between Stockholm and Pajala is around 937km (582 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 914km (568 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Stockholm and Pajala by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Pajala is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx SEK 2,150 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Pajala, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then 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 Stockholm and Pajala. We recommend that you fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Pajala (PJA). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stockholm and Pajala. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stockholm to Pajala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Luleå. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.

The Arctic Route, Länstrafiken Norrbotten and Tapanis Buss run regular bus services between Stockholm and Pajala. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Stockholm and Pajala. Flights depart from Stockholm (ARN) and arrive at Pajala (PJA) - via Lulea (LLA). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Stockholm to Pajala. There is however a flight that goes via Lulea (LLA). This services will take at least 2h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Stockholm to Pajala typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Stockholm (ARN) 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 Stockholm and Pajala. The distance is around 1,106km (687 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Pajala is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around SEK 2,350 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Pajala

Transport options from Stockholm to Pajala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 25m
SEK 2,150($200)
every 15 mins937km (582 miles)
Fly to Gallivare (GEV), Bus4h 20m
SEK 2,640($250)
twice daily1,047km (651 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 30m
SEK 2,350($220)
once daily1,137km (707 miles)
Plane, Taxi and Bus4h 40m
SEK 925($87)
twice daily954km (593 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 30m
SEK 320($30)
once daily1,144km (711 miles)
Bus via Töre15h 25m
SEK 1,075($100)
twice a week1,137km (706 miles)
Train and Bus
16hrs
SEK 215($20)
once daily1,299km (807 miles)
Drive
12h 40m
SEK 2,215($210)
on demand1,106km (687 miles)

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Airports near Pajala

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

KRN
Kiruna Airport (KRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Pajala
LLA
Lulea Airport (LLA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Pajala
UME
Umeå Airport (UME)
International Airport
Distance
404km (251 miles) from Pajala