How to travel from Trollhattan to Kiruna, Sweden

The distance between Trollhattan and Kiruna is around 1,415km (879 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Trollhattan 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 KirunaTrollhattan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Göteborg Centralstation then fly from Gothenburg (GOT) to Kiruna (KRN).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 5,545($520)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 140($13)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Karlstad central, Stockholm Cityterminalen then Töre and then to Kiruna busstation.

  • Duration24h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,065($195)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Kiruna.

  • Duration17h 35m
  • Distance1,520km (944 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trollhattan and Kiruna

There are several options for getting from Trollhattan to Kiruna by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 140 ($13) and will take around 19hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 5,545 ($520).

The distance between Trollhattan and Kiruna is around 1,415km (879 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,135km (705 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Trollhattan and Kiruna by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trollhattan to Kiruna is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx SEK 5,545 ($520).

The cheapest way to travel between Trollhattan and Kiruna, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 140 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Trollhattan and Kiruna. It typically takes around 19hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Trollhattan to Kiruna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Göteborg Centralstation and Stockholm Centralstation. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19hrs.

Vasttrafik, Swedish Railways, SJ, Vygruppen AS, Norwegian Railways, Tågab, MTRX, FlixTrain and Vy Nattåg run train services between Trollhattan and Kiruna. Trains depart once daily and will take around 19hrs, 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 Trollhattan and Kiruna. It typically takes around 24h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trollhattan to Kiruna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Karlstad central, Karlstad Busstationen, Stockholm Cityterminalen and Töre. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 24h 30m.

SJ, Bus4You, FlixBus, Nettbuss Express, Tapanis Buss and Länstrafiken Norrbotten run regular bus services between Trollhattan and Kiruna. Buses run twice a week and take around 24h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trollhattan to Kiruna. We recommend that you take the train to Göteborg Centralstation then fly from Gothenburg (GOT) to Kiruna (KRN). instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Trollhattan and Kiruna. The distance is around 1,520km (944 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trollhattan to Kiruna is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around SEK 5,545 ($520).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Trollhattan and Kiruna

Transport options from Trollhattan to Kiruna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 55m
SEK 5,545($520)
every 30 mins1,415km (879 miles)
Train
19hrs
SEK 140($13)
once daily1,753km (1,089 miles)
Bus
24h 30m
SEK 2,065($195)
twice a week1,775km (1,103 miles)
Drive
17h 35m
SEK 2,290($215)
on demand1,520km (944 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