There are 9 ways to get from Vaasa to Kalix by train, bus, car ferry, 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
best- Take the train from Vaasa to Seinäjokitrain
- Take the train from Seinäjoki to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinentrain
- Take the train from Haparanda station to Kalix stationtrain
8h 26mkr 781–1,329Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tulo to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob1
- Take the bus from 12 to Pääovibus
- Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Kalix Folkets Husbus 11
9h 23mkr 477–649Car ferry, train, bus
- Take the carferry from Vaasa to Umeåcarferry
- Take the train from Umeå Centralstation to Luleå Centralstationtrain
- Take the bus from Luleå busstation to Kalix busstationbus 11
13h 57mkr 1,288–1,772Drive 501.2 km
- Drive from Vaasa to Kalixcar 501.2 km
6h 7mkr 1,042–1,505Car ferry, bus
- Take the carferry from Vaasa to Umeåcarferry
- Take the bus from Umeå Universitetssjukhuset to Kalix Ryssgravenbus 20
14h 23mFly to Luleå/Kallax Airport, taxi
- Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Luleå/Kallax Airport (LLA)plane VAA - LLA
- Take the taxi from Luleå Airport to Kalix busstationtaxi
8h 15mkr 1,885–7,152Fly to Oulu Airport, train
- Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane VAA - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinentrain
- Take the train from Haparanda station to Kalix stationtrain
9h 18mkr 1,942–4,933Fly to Kemi-Tornio Airport, train
- Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)plane VAA - KEM
- Take the train from Haparanda station to Kalix stationtrain
10h 15mkr 2,090–5,526Fly to Rovaniemi, bus, train
- Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane VAA - RVN
- Take the bus from Rovaniemi Airport to Kemi, Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Haparanda station to Kalix stationtrain
10h 42mkr 2,070–5,396
Vaasa to Kalix by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vaasa to Kalix is to bus which costs 470 kr - 650 kr and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Vaasa to Kalix is to drive which takes 6h 7m and costs 1000 kr - 1500 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Vaasa to Kalix. However, there are services departing from Tulo and arriving at Kalix Folkets Hus via 12 and Haparanda Tornio resecentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Vaasa to Kalix station. However, there are services departing from Vaasa and arriving at Kalix station via Seinäjoki, Oulu and Haparanda station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Vaasa and Kalix is 579 km. The road distance is 501.2 km.
The best way to get from Vaasa to Kalix without a car is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs 750 kr - 1400 kr.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Vaasa to Kalix, including transfers.
Vaasa to Kalix bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Tulo station.
Vaasa to Kalix train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Vaasa station.
The best way to get from Vaasa to Kalix is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs 750 kr - 1400 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 470 kr - 650 kr and takes 9h 23m.
What companies run services between Vaasa, Finland and Kalix, Sweden?
You can take a train from Vaasa to Kalix station via Seinäjoki, Oulu, Haaparanta pohjoinen, and Haparanda station in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tulo to Kalix Folkets Hus via 12 and Haparanda Tornio resecentrum in around 9h 23m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Oulu Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 1,600–4,500
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Kemi-Tornio Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- kr 1,900–5,500
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Rovaniemi via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 1,800–5,000
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Vaasa to Seinäjoki
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 95–160
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Seinäjoki to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 430–750
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 170–280
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 170–280
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Tulo to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 220–310
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 12 to Pääovi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- kr 120–180
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- 0207 716 810
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wasaline
Car ferry from Vaasa to Umeå
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 480–550
- Website
- Wasaline
Car ferry from Vaasa to Umeå
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 480–550
- Website
- Wasaline
- 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
Vaasa to Kalix bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri station.
Kalix is 1h behind Vaasa. It is currently 2:06 PM in Vaasa and 1:06 PM in Kalix.
Vaasa to Kalix train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Seinäjoki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vaasa to Kalix is 501 km. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Vaasa to Kalix.
There are 17+ hotels available in Kalix.














