How to travel from Strömstad to Skellefteå, Sweden
The distance between Strömstad and Skellefteå is around 1,140km (708 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Strömstad to Skellefteå 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 Skellefteå → Strömstad if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Oslo S, plane
Take the train to Oslo S and then to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Skelleftea (SFT).
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical costSEK 3,245($305)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Stockholm Arlanda Airport Terminal 5 and then to Skellefteå.
- Duration17h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costSEK 2,095($195)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Uddevalla central then Stockholm Centralstation and then to Umeå Östra station then take the bus to Skellefteå busstation.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costSEK 1,415($135)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strömstad and Skellefteå
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Strömstad to Skellefteå by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around SEK 725 ($68) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 3,245 ($305).
The distance between Strömstad and Skellefteå is around 1,140km (708 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 824km (512 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Strömstad and Skellefteå by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Strömstad to Skellefteå is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx SEK 3,245 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Strömstad and Skellefteå, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 725 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Strömstad and Skellefteå. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo S and then to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Skelleftea (SFT). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Strömstad and Skellefteå. It typically takes around 17h 45m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Strömstad to Skellefteå. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tanums shoppingcenter, Stockholm Arlanda Airport Terminal 5, Arlanda terminal 4 buss and Stockholm Cityterminalen. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 17h 45m.
Vy Buss, Tapanis Buss, Bus4You, Vy Travel AB, Nettbuss Express, Y-buss, Länstrafiken Västerbotten and Länstrafiken Norrbotten run regular bus services between Strömstad and Skellefteå. Buses run once a week and take around 17h 45m 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 Skellefteå. We recommend that you take the train to Göteborg Central then fly from Gothenburg (GOT) to Skelleftea (SFT). instead which will take 5h 40m.
The closest major airport to Skellefteå is Skelleftea Airport (SFT) (SFT) which is approximately 15km (10 miles) from Skellefteå. 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 Skellefteå. The distance is around 1,140km (708 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strömstad to Skellefteå is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around SEK 5,480 ($515).
Compare travel optionsbetween Strömstad and Skellefteå
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Oslo S, plane + 2 similar | 5h 15m | SEK 3,245($305) | every 2 hours | 1,192km (741 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 40m | SEK 5,480($515) | every 4 hours | 1,188km (738 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 20m | SEK 3,630($340) | 5 times a day | 1,446km (899 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 17h 45m | SEK 2,095($195) | once a week | 1,509km (938 miles) |
| Bus via Karlstad Bus Station Drottninggatan | 20h 40m | SEK 1,500($140) | twice a week | 1,497km (930 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 13h 35m | SEK 1,415($135) | 4 times a week | 1,472km (915 miles) |
| Train to Uddevalla central, bus | 15h 25m | SEK 725($68) | 4 times a week | 1,516km (942 miles) |
| Train to Göteborg Central, bus | 17h 50m | SEK 1,180($110) | twice daily | 1,336km (830 miles) |
Drive | 13h 35m | SEK 2,275($215) | on demand | 1,140km (708 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Strömstad and Skellefteå
Train operators
Vasttrafik
Flytoget
SJ
Bus companies
Länstrafiken Norrbotten
Länstrafiken Västerbotten
Tapanis Buss
Y-buss
Airlines
Braathens Regional Aviation
Airports near Skellefteå
The following major airports near Skellefteå offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.
Skelleftea Airport (SFT)
- Distance
- 15km (10 miles) from Skellefteå
Lulea Airport (LLA)
- Distance
- 104km (65 miles) from Skellefteå
Umeå Airport (UME)
- Distance
- 111km (69 miles) from Skellefteå