The average train between Helsinki and Kiruna takes 21h 8m and the fastest train takes 19h 50m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Helsinki to Kiruna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Helsinki and Kiruna. The earliest departure is at 6:20 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Helsinki is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Kiruna at 1:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Oulu and take an average of 21h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Kiruna. However, there are services departing from Helsinki station and arriving at Kiruna station via Oulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 8m.
Helsinki to Kiruna train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki Central Station.
Helsinki to Kiruna train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kiruna station.
The distance between Helsinki and Kiruna is 884.3 km. The road distance is 1,182 km.
You can take a train from Helsinki Central Station to Kiruna station via Oulu, Haaparanta pohjoinen, Haparanda station, and Boden C/Resecentrum in around 14h 39m.
