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Compare bus and train for Kiruna to Gällivare
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiruna to Gällivare among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, while a bus costs an average of $28.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Kiruna to Gällivare
Compare the available ways to get from Kiruna to Gällivare, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kiruna to Gällivare:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kiruna to Gällivare costing on average $28 (€24).
Other travel options to Gällivare take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
The journey is about 22m faster (1h 11m by train vs 1h 33m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($20 (€17) vs $26 (€22)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Kiruna to Gällivare
How to get from Kiruna to Gällivare by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kiruna to Gällivare is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
99 SJ InterCity6:34 PM 1h21 Kiruna Central Station 7:55 PM Gällivare resecentrum $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
99 SJ InterCity6:34 PM 1h21 Kiruna Central Station 7:55 PM Gällivare resecentrum $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7153 Norrtåg10:46 AM 1h05 Kiruna Central Station 11:51 AM Gällivare resecentrum $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7155 Norrtåg4:10 PM 1h10 Kiruna Central Station 5:20 PM Gällivare resecentrum $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
7155 Norrtåg+
950 Kiruna Buss AB3:16 PM 2h04 Kiruna 5:20 PM Gällivare resecentrum $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
7155 Norrtåg+
950 Kiruna Buss AB3:10 PM 2h10 Kiruna 5:20 PM Gällivare resecentrum $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
10 Länstrafiken Norrbotten2:20 PM 1h30 Kiruna 3:50 PM Gällivare resecentrum $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
950 Kiruna Buss AB+
10 Länstrafiken Norrbotten11:23 AM 4h27 Kiruna Central Station 3:50 PM Gällivare resecentrum $35 1 One-way 1 transfer
52 Länstrafiken Norrbotten+
950 Kiruna Buss AB9:30 PM 10h30 Kiruna 8:00 AM Gällivare resecentrum $35 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kiruna to Gällivare:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kiruna to Gällivare costing on average $28 (€24).
Other travel options to Gällivare take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiruna and Gällivare as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kiruna Central Station and arrive in Gällivare resecentrum.
- Travel with Tågkompaniet Norrtåg, SJ to go to Gällivare by train.
- Travel with Lanstrafiken to go to Gällivare by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Tågkompaniet Norrtåg, SJ.
- 2 direct buses per day with Lanstrafiken.
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