How to travel from Sundsvall to Pajala, Sweden

The distance between Sundsvall and Pajala is around 734km (456 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Sundsvall to Pajala by bus, train, car, plane and taxi. 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 Sundsvall (SDL) to Pajala (PJA).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,650($250)
Operated byScandinavian Airlines+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Töre and then to Pajala busstation.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 860($81)
Operated by

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Train to Umeå Centralstation, bus

Take the train to Umeå Centralstation and then to Luleå Notviken station then take the bus to Pajala busstation.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 310($29)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Pajala.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance734km (456 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sundsvall and Pajala

There are several options for getting from Sundsvall to Pajala by bus, train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around SEK 215 ($20) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,650 ($250).

The distance between Sundsvall and Pajala is around 734km (456 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 603km (375 miles)

It takes around 10hrs to get from Sundsvall and Pajala by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sundsvall to Pajala is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx SEK 2,650 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Sundsvall 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 Sundsvall and Pajala. We recommend that you fly from Sundsvall (SDL) to Pajala (PJA). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sundsvall and Pajala. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sundsvall to Pajala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Töre. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

Tapanis Buss and Länstrafiken Norrbotten run regular bus services between Sundsvall and Pajala. Buses run twice a week and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Sundsvall and Pajala. Flights depart from Sundsvall (SDL) and arrive at Pajala (PJA) - via Stockholm (ARN). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Sundsvall to Pajala. There is however a flight that goes via Stockholm (ARN) and Lulea (LLA). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Sundsvall to Pajala typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Sundsvall (SDL) 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 Sundsvall and Pajala. The distance is around 734km (456 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sundsvall to Pajala is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around SEK 860 ($81).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sundsvall and Pajala

Transport options from Sundsvall to Pajala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 40m
SEK 2,650($250)
hourly1,241km (771 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 50m
SEK 3,170($300)
once daily1,442km (896 miles)
Plane, Taxi and Bus5h 45m
SEK 2,065($195)
twice daily1,259km (782 miles)
Bus
10hrs
SEK 860($81)
twice a week755km (469 miles)
Train to Umeå Centralstation, bus + 2 similar
10h 35m
SEK 310($29)
twice daily838km (521 miles)
Train and Bus11h 30m
SEK 215($20)
once daily883km (548 miles)
Train to Luleå Centralstation, Bus11h 45m
SEK 320($30)
once daily849km (528 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
SEK 1,470($140)
on demand734km (456 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