The average train between Tampere and Kiruna takes 20h 7m and the fastest train takes 19h 8m. There is at least one train per day from Tampere 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 once daily between Tampere and Kiruna. The earliest departure is at 3:02 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Tampere is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Kiruna at 3:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Oulu and take an average of 20h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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25h 39m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Tampere to Kiruna? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Tampere to Kiruna. However, there are services departing from Tampere station and arriving at Kiruna station via Oulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 7m.
Tampere to Kiruna train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Tampere station.
Tampere to Kiruna train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kiruna station.
The distance between Tampere and Kiruna is 726.5 km. The road distance is 999 km.
You can take a train from Tampere to Kiruna station via Oulu, Haaparanta pohjoinen, Haparanda station, and Boden C/Resecentrum in around 12h 57m.