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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stockholm to Kiruna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Kiruna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $98. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $98, and a flight costs an average of $145.
Distance: 592 miles (954 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$155 Average price | $425 Average price | $153 Average price Cheapest | $261 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 12m Average total duration 14h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 45m Average total duration 19h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Kiruna:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Kiruna costing on average $155 (€125).
A bus is $272 (€220) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Kiruna costing on average $425 (€343).
Other travel options to Kiruna take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 42m.
Bus takes on average 19h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Stockholm to Kiruna
How to get from Stockholm to Kiruna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockholm to Kiruna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
94 SJ · 98 SJ6:12 PM15h18Stockholm Central Station9:30 AMKiruna Central Station$1221One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
94 SJ · 98 SJ6:12 PM15h18Stockholm Central Station9:30 AMKiruna Central Station$1221One-way1 transfer
Fastest
SK104211:40 AM1h35Stockholm Arlanda Airport1:15 PMKiruna Airport$4381One-way0 transfers
Other options
94 SJ · 98 SJ+
10 Länstrafiken i Norrbotten AB6:12 PM18h53Stockholm Central Station1:05 PMKiruna$1471One-way2 transfers
94 SJ+
31 Länstrafiken i Norrbotten AB · 10 Länstrafiken i Norrbotten AB6:12 PM18h53Stockholm Central Station1:05 PMKiruna$1731One-way2 transfers
70 SJ+
45 Länstrafiken i Västerbotten AB · 10 Länstrafiken i Norrbotten AB10:39 PM21h21Stockholm Central Station8:00 PMKiruna$1341One-way2 transfers
SK10447:00 PM1h35Stockholm Arlanda Airport8:35 PMKiruna Airport$4381One-way0 transfers
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How to travel from Stockholm to Kiruna?
Traveling from Stockholm to Kiruna is easy, with trains, planes, and buses all available to help you cover the 770 mile distance between the two cities. With so many different services, travel time from Stockholm to Kiruna can range between three hours to 15 hours, depending on your chosen mode of transportation. Luckily, all services are available seven days a week, so whether you want fast, cheap, or something entirely different, you have several options at your disposal.
What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Stockholm to Kiruna?
The cheapest way to travel from Stockholm to Kiruna is by train, and you may be able to find the cheapest tickets if you book in advance and avoid traveling at "peak hours". There are, on average, three daily trains that leave Stockholm for Kiruna, with some trains involving a connecting change or two along the way, allowing you to save some money if you're on a budget.
What is the Fastest Way To Get From Stockholm to Kiruna?
The fastest way to get from Stockholm to Kiruna by plane, as the trip takes just three hours, though there are some flights that take just 1 hour and 30 minutes. The main operators along this route are Norwegian Air Shuttle and Scandinavia Airlines.
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Travel from Stockholm to Kiruna by Train
SJ, the national provider of railways in Sweden, operates the train route from Stockholm to Kiruna, providing three trains per day, with at least one train servicing a direct connection. The average journey duration by train is 15 hours, though you can find trains that will get you to Kiruna in as fast as 14 hours. Trains that involve making connections can sometimes take up to 17 hours. The departing station by train is Stockholm Centrastasjon, which provides WiFi hotspots, luggage lockers and restaurants. Kiruna Central will be your arrival station, and it is approximately just one mile north of the city center. The train station offers complimentary shuttles which will take you from the train station into city center.
Travel from Stockholm to Kiruna by Bus
Buses from Stockholm to Kiruna are operated by Tapanis Buss, though there are no direct buses from Stockholm Cityterminalen, the departing station, and Kiruna busstation, the arrival station. Instead, you'll have to make a connection either at Pitea or Lulea. The journey, including connecting changes, takes approximately 19 hours, and there are five buses a day from Stockholm to Kiruna. Once in Kiruna, to get to city center from the bus station, simply hop on a shuttle bus free of charge.
Travel from Stockholm to Kiruna by Plane
The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Kiruna is to fly, as this will take approximately three hours, though you can find direct flights which will get you from Stockholm Airport to Kiruna Airport in as little as an 1 hour and 30 minutes. These flights are operated by the Norwegian Air Shuttle and Scandinavia Airlines, with the main difference between the two airlines being flight frequency. Scandinavian Airlines travel every day of the week, while Norwegian Air Shuttle is available Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The Kiruna Airport Shuttle service will conveniently get you from Kiruna Airport directly to your hotel and within walking distance of the Kiruna city center. This route is served every 30 minutes after arrival and is available all year round.
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Kiruna:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Kiruna costing on average $155 (€125).
A bus is $272 (€220) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Kiruna costing on average $425 (€343).
Other travel options to Kiruna take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 42m.
Bus takes on average 19h 15m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockholm and Kiruna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Stockholm Arlanda Airport and arrive in Kiruna Airport.
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Stockholm Central Station and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
- Travel with Sas Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, regional jet to go to Kiruna by flight.
- Travel with SJ, vy, Tågkompaniet Norrtåg to go to Kiruna by train.
- Travel with Lanstrafiken to go to Kiruna by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Sas Airways.
- 1 direct trains per day with SJ.
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