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 1100 kr - 2200 kr and takes 19h 27m.

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 18m and costs 700 kr - 4600 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 29 and arriving at Sjukhuset via 1, Haparanda Tornio resecentrum and Töre busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Helsinki and Kiruna?

No, there is no direct train from Helsinki station to Kiruna station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki Central Station 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 897 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 1600 kr - 2900 kr.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m 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 OnniBus, depart from 29 station.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Kiruna train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Helsinki to Kiruna?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Kiruna is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs 700 kr - 4600 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1600 kr - 2900 kr and takes 14h 39m, you could also bus, which costs 1100 kr - 2200 kr and takes 19h 27m.

Where does the Helsinki to Kiruna bus arrive?

Helsinki to Kiruna bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at 1 station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Kiruna?

Kiruna is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 3:26 PM in Helsinki and 2:26 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 64+ 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 18m
kr 733–4,555
Train
1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station 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 1,655–2,816
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station 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
19h 6m
kr 1,421–2,239
Drive 1,064.3 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Kirunacar 1,064.3 km
13h 4m
kr 2,159–3,118
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 46m
kr 1,239–4,857
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Kemitrain
2. Take the train from Haparanda station to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain
3. Take the nighttrain from Boden Centralstation to Kiruna stationnighttrain
15h 1m
kr 1,627–2,718
Bus
1. Take the bus from 29 to 1bus Ob4
2. Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Töre busstationbus 11
3. Take the bus from Töre busstation to Sjukhusetbus 10
19h 27m
kr 1,109–2,154

Helsinki to Kiruna by train

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14h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 897.2 km
Duration: 7h 18m

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

Scandinavian Airlines, Finnair, and Norwegian Air International fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kiruna Airport (KRN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, 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.

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