There are 9 ways to get from Tampere to Kalix by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Oulu
best- Take the train from Tampere to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinentrain
- Take the train from Haparanda station to Kalix stationtrain
7h 48mkr 885–1,471Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 2 to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4bus Ob9
- Take the bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 2 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob4
- Take the bus from 12 to Pääovibus
- Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Kalix Folkets Husbus 11
12h 13mkr 553–923Drive 668.5 km
- Drive from Tampere to Kalixcar 668.5 km
8h 3mkr 1,363–1,968Train, fly to Luleå/Kallax Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Tampere to Tikkurilatrain
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Luleå/Kallax Airport (LLA)plane HEL - LLA
- Take the taxi from Luleå Airport to Kalix busstationtaxi
9h 24mkr 1,172–4,855Train
- Take the train from Tampere to Kemitrain Ic 25 / ...
- Take the train from Haparanda station to Kalix stationtrain 7183 / ...
7h 55mkr 889–1,473Train, bus
- Take the train from Tampere to Oulutrain
- Take the bus from Linnankatu 9 to Pääovibus
- Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Kalix Folkets Husbus 11
8h 47mkr 870–1,371Train, fly to Oulu Airport
- Take the train from Tampere to Tikkurilatrain
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane HEL - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinentrain
- Take the train from Haparanda station to Kalix stationtrain
9h 3mkr 1,275–2,946Train, fly to Kemi-Tornio Airport
- Take the train from Tampere to Tikkurilatrain
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)plane HEL - KEM
- Take the train from Haparanda station to Kalix stationtrain
8h 34mkr 1,346–2,448Train, fly to Rovaniemi, bus
- Take the train from Tampere to Tikkurilatrain
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane HEL - RVN
- Take the bus from Rovaniemi Airport to Kemi, Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Haparanda station to Kalix stationtrain
10h 16mkr 1,247–2,755
Tampere to Kalix by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampere to Kalix is to bus which costs 550 kr - 950 kr and takes 12h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Tampere to Kalix is to train via Oulu which takes 7h 48m and costs 850 kr - 1500 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampere to Kalix. However, there are services departing from 2 and arriving at Kalix Folkets Hus via Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 2, 12 and Haparanda Tornio resecentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampere to Kalix station. However, there are services departing from Tampere and arriving at Kalix station via Oulu and Haparanda station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Tampere and Kalix is 664 km. The road distance is 668.5 km.
The best way to get from Tampere to Kalix without a car is to train via Oulu which takes 7h 48m and costs 850 kr - 1500 kr.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Tampere to Kalix, including transfers.
Tampere to Kalix bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 2 station.
Tampere to Kalix train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Tampere station.
The best way to get from Tampere to Kalix is to train via Oulu which takes 7h 48m and costs 850 kr - 1500 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 550 kr - 950 kr and takes 12h 13m.
What companies run services between Tampere, Finland and Kalix, Sweden?
You can take a train from Tampere to Kalix station via Oulu, Haaparanta pohjoinen, and Haparanda station in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2 to Kalix Folkets Hus via Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 2, 12, and Haparanda Tornio resecentrum in around 12h 13m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Oulu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 750–2,100
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kemi-Tornio Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- kr 1,000–1,900
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 850–2,300
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tampere to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 600–1,100
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 160–280
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tampere to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- kr 220–370
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tampere to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 750–1,300
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tampere to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 600–1,100
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tampere to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- kr 220–370
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 160–280
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tampere to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- kr 220–370
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tampere to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- kr 220–370
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 2 to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 110–160
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 2 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 210–290
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 12 to Pääovi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- kr 100–150
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Linnankatu 9 to Pääovi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 100–150
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- kr 140–170
Länstrafiken Norrbotten
- Phone
- 0771-100 110
- Website
- lanstrafikennorrbotten.se
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More Questions & Answers
Tampere to Kalix bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 station.
Kalix is 1h behind Tampere. It is currently 4:48 PM in Tampere and 3:48 PM in Kalix.
Tampere to Kalix train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kemi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampere to Kalix is 668 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Tampere to Kalix.
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