What is the cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Kiruna?

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Kiruna is to bus which costs 1300 kr - 2700 kr and takes 18h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Helsinki to Kiruna?

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Kiruna is to fly which takes 7h 44m and costs 950 kr - 4700 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Kiruna?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Kiruna. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi and arriving at Sjukhuset via Kemi rautatieasema, Haparanda Tornio resecentrum and Töre busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Helsinki and Kiruna?

No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Kiruna station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Kiruna station via Oulu, Haparanda station and Boden C/Resecentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Kiruna?

The distance between Helsinki and Kiruna is 895 km. The road distance is 1064.3 km.

How do I travel from Helsinki to Kiruna without a car?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Kiruna without a car is to train which takes 14h 39m and costs 1700 kr - 2900 kr.

How long does it take to get from Helsinki to Kiruna?

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Helsinki to Kiruna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Kiruna bus from?

Helsinki to Kiruna bus services, operated by Tilausliikenne Himanen, depart from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi station.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Kiruna train from?

Helsinki to Kiruna train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.

Train, bus or fly from Helsinki to Kiruna?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Kiruna is to fly which takes 7h 44m and costs 950 kr - 4700 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1700 kr - 2900 kr and takes 14h 39m, you could also bus, which costs 1300 kr - 2700 kr and takes 18h 55m.

Where does the Helsinki to Kiruna bus arrive?

Helsinki to Kiruna bus services, operated by Tilausliikenne Himanen, arrive at Kemi, linja-autoasema station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Kiruna?

Kiruna is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 9:38 PM in Helsinki and 8:38 PM in Kiruna.

Where does the Helsinki to Kiruna train arrive?

Helsinki to Kiruna train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Oulu station.

Can I drive from Helsinki to Kiruna?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Kiruna is 1064 km. It takes approximately 13h 4m to drive from Helsinki to Kiruna.

Where can I stay near Kiruna?

There are 66+ hotels available in Kiruna.

Helsinki to Kiruna - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki to Kiruna by plane, train, bus, car, ferry, or night train

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Fly from Helsinki Airport
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1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kiruna Airport (KRN)plane HEL - KRN
7h 44m
kr 982–4,652
Train
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Oulutrain
2. Take the train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinentrain
3. Take the train from Haparanda station to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain
4. Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Kiruna stationtrain 98
14h 39m
kr 1,752–2,820
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi to Kemi, linja-autoasemabus
2. Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Töre busstationbus 11
3. Take the bus from Töre busstation to Sjukhusetbus 10
18h 55m
kr 1,375–2,688
Drive 1,064.3 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Kirunacar 1,064.3 km
13h 4m
kr 2,135–3,084
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Kiruna Airport (KRN)plane TLL - KRN
9h 54m
kr 1,186–4,504
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Tornio-Itäinentrain
2. Take the train from Haparanda station to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain
3. Take the night train from Boden Centralstation to Kiruna stationnighttrain
19h 56m
kr 1,679–2,720
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Kemi, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Haparanda station to Luleå Notviken stationtrain
3. Take the train from Luleå Notviken station to Kiruna stationtrain
20h 55m
kr 1,458–2,338

Helsinki to Kiruna by train

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Distance: 895 km
Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Kiruna, Sweden?

Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian Air International, and two other airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kiruna Airport (KRN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helsinki to Kiruna station via Oulu, Haparanda station, and Boden C/Resecentrum in around 14h 39m.

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