There are 6 ways to get from Luleå to Varkaus by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Luleå Pontusbadet to Haparanda Tornio resecentrumbus 20
- Take the bus from C to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus
- Take the bus from 12 to 3bus Ob5
12h 8m€55–71Train, bus
- Take the train from Luleå Centralstation to Haparanda stationtrain
- Take the train from Haaparanta pohjoinen to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Kuopiotrain
- Take the bus from Kuopio, Bus Station to Varkausbus S14 / ...
12h 37m€92–141Drive 618.2 km
- Drive from Luleå to Varkauscar 618.2 km
7h 26m€116–167Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Luleå Airport to Haparanda Tornio resecentrumtaxi
- Fly from Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM) to Kuopio (KUO)plane KEM - KUO
- Take the bus from Kuopio, Bus Station to Varkausbus
11h 40m€158–406Train
- Take the train from Luleå Centralstation to Haparanda stationtrain
- Take the train from Haaparanta pohjoinen to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Pieksämäkitrain
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Varkaustrain
13h 5m€98–150Bus via Jyväskylä
- Take the bus from Luleå busstation to Haparanda Tornio resecentrumbus 20
- Take the bus from Kemi, Bus Station to Jyvaskyla, Transport Centerbus
- Take the bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 to 3bus
13h 45m€88–117
Luleå to Varkaus by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Luleå to Varkaus is to bus which costs €55 - €75 and takes 12h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Luleå to Varkaus is to drive which takes 7h 26m and costs €110 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Luleå to Varkaus. However, there are services departing from Luleå Pontusbadet and arriving at 3 via C and 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Luleå station to Varkaus. However, there are services departing from Luleå Centralstation and arriving at Varkaus via Haaparanta pohjoinen, Oulu and Pieksämäki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
The distance between Luleå and Varkaus is 673 km. The road distance is 618.2 km.
The best way to get from Luleå to Varkaus without a car is to bus which takes 12h 8m and costs €55 - €75.
It takes approximately 12h 8m to get from Luleå to Varkaus, including transfers.
Luleå to Varkaus bus services, operated by Länstrafiken Västerbotten, depart from Luleå Pontusbadet station.
Luleå to Varkaus train services, operated by Vy Norrtåg, depart from Luleå Centralstation.
The best way to get from Luleå to Varkaus is to bus which takes 12h 8m and costs €55 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 13h 5m.
What companies run services between Luleå, Sweden and Varkaus, Finland?
You can take a bus from Luleå Pontusbadet to 3 via C and 12 in around 12h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luleå Centralstation to Varkaus via Haparanda station, Haaparanta pohjoinen, Oulu, and Pieksämäki in around 13h 5m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Kemi-Tornio Airport to Kuopio via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €130–370
- Phone
- 0771-444 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Norrtåg
Train from Luleå Centralstation to Haparanda station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–31
- Schedules at
- Vy Norrtåg
Train from Luleå Centralstation to Haparanda station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–31
- Schedules at
- Vy Norrtåg
- Phone
- 0771-100 110
- [email protected]
- Website
- Länstrafiken Västerbotten
Bus from Luleå Pontusbadet to Haparanda Tornio resecentrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Länstrafiken Västerbotten
Bus from Luleå busstation to Haparanda Tornio resecentrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Länstrafiken Västerbotten
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- €19–22
Länstrafiken Norrbotten
- Phone
- 0771-100 110
- Website
- lanstrafikennorrbotten.se
Want to know more about travelling around Finland
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Luleå to Varkaus bus services, operated by Länstrafiken Västerbotten, arrive at Haparanda Tornio resecentrum station.
Varkaus is 1h ahead of Luleå. It is currently 5:27 PM in Luleå and 6:27 PM in Varkaus.
Luleå to Varkaus train services, operated by Vy Norrtåg, arrive at Haparanda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luleå to Varkaus is 618 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Luleå to Varkaus.
There are 61+ hotels available in Varkaus.
