How to travel from Strömstad to Kiruna, Sweden

The distance between Strömstad and Kiruna is around 1,518km (943 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Strömstad to Kiruna by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KirunaStrömstad if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Oslo S, plane

Take the train to Oslo S and then to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Kiruna (KRN).

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,275($215)
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Train

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation and then to Kiruna station.

  • Duration20h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 585($55)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal then Stockholm Cityterminalen and then to Kiruna.

  • Duration24h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 500($47)
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Drive

Drive to Kiruna.

  • Duration18h 45m
  • Distance1,603km (996 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strömstad and Kiruna

There are several options for getting from Strömstad to Kiruna by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 500 ($47) and will take around 24h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,275 ($215).

The distance between Strömstad and Kiruna is around 1,518km (943 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,087km (675 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Strömstad and Kiruna by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strömstad to Kiruna is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx SEK 2,275 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Strömstad and Kiruna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 500 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Strömstad and Kiruna. It typically takes around 20h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Strömstad to Kiruna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stockholm Centralstation. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 30m.

Swedish Railways and Vy Nattåg run train services between Strömstad and Kiruna. Trains depart once daily and will take around 20h 30m, 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 Strömstad and Kiruna. It typically takes around 24h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Strömstad to Kiruna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tanums shoppingcenter, Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal and Stockholm Cityterminalen. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 10m.

Bus4You, Vy Travel AB, Nettbuss Express, FlixBus, Comati PSG and The Arctic Route run regular bus services between Strömstad and Kiruna. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strömstad to Kiruna. We recommend that you take the train to Göteborg Centralstation then fly from Gothenburg (GOT) to Kiruna (KRN). instead which will take 6hrs.

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 Strömstad and Kiruna. The distance is around 1,603km (996 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strömstad to Kiruna is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around SEK 3,555 ($335).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Strömstad and Kiruna

Transport options from Strömstad to Kiruna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Oslo S, plane + 1 similar
5h 40m
SEK 2,275($215)
every 2 hours1,523km (946 miles)
Train and Plane6hrs
SEK 3,555($335)
every 3 hours1,518km (943 miles)
Train
20h 30m
SEK 585($55)
once daily1,782km (1,107 miles)
Bus
24h 10m
SEK 500($47)
once daily1,955km (1,215 miles)
Drive
18h 45m
SEK 2,415($225)
on demand1,603km (996 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