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Gällivare Museum
Main local museum covering Sami culture, settler life, and mining history. A strong first stop for understanding Gällivare and Malmberget.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kiruna to Gällivare is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kiruna to Gällivare will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 4 buses from Kiruna to Gällivare, including 1 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 82 km distance in an average of 6 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 11 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Buses from Kiruna to Gällivare run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 but you can travel from only $11 by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:19, the last at 20:36. The fastest bus covers the 50 miles (82 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 50 miles (82 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 5:19 AM |
Last bus 8:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Kiruna to Gällivare.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 11:23AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h27 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 08:56PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 11h04 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
The table below shows live departures for Kiruna to Gällivare buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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10 Länstrafiken Norrbotten+ 950 Kiruna Buss AB | 11:23 AM Kiruna Central Station | 4h27 | 3:50 PM Gällivare resecentrum | 1 transfer | |
10 Länstrafiken Norrbotten | 2:20 PM Kiruna | 1h30 | 3:50 PM Gällivare resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
52 Länstrafiken Norrbotten+ 950 Kiruna Buss AB | 8:56 PM Kiruna Central Station | 11h04 | 8:00 AM Gällivare resecentrum | 1 transfer | |
52 Länstrafiken Norrbotten+ 950 Kiruna Buss AB | 9:30 PM Kiruna | 10h30 | 8:00 AM Gällivare resecentrum | 1 transfer | |
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Main local museum covering Sami culture, settler life, and mining history. A strong first stop for understanding Gällivare and Malmberget.
Seasonal mountain heritage site on Dundret presenting traditional buildings and local history with wide views over the surrounding landscape.
Museum and cultural center in nearby Jukkasjärvi showcasing Sami art, duodji, and the history of life across Swedish Lapland.
Gällivare’s signature mountain area with panoramic views, hiking, skiing, and midnight sun or aurora experiences close to town.
Historic mining community area with changing urban landscape, offering insight into the dramatic relocation caused by expanding ore extraction.
Central square and civic heart of Gällivare, surrounded by public buildings and useful as a starting point for exploring the town center.
Suovas is lightly smoked reindeer meat, traditionally sliced thin and pan-fried. It is a hallmark Sámi food from northern Sweden.
Renskav is sautéed reindeer served with potatoes, mushrooms, and lingonberries. It is a classic hearty meal across Swedish Lapland.
Älggryta is a rich moose stew, slow-cooked with root vegetables and forest flavors. It reflects local hunting traditions in the north.
Popular burger and casual dining spot with a modern atmosphere. A dependable choice for simple meals in Central Gällivare.
Casual hotel restaurant in Central Gällivare serving Swedish dishes and northern specialties in a relaxed, reliable setting.
Established pizzeria and grill in Gällivare known for informal dining, kebab, pizza, and everyday local favorites.
Gällivare is pricier than many Swedish towns, with higher hotel rates in peak seasons, restaurant meals above average, and limited low-cost transit options.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up; tipping in cafes is optional.
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