There are 8 ways to get from Vaasa to Kiruna by train, bus, car, plane, car ferry, or night train
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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 Boden C/Resecentrumtrain
- Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Kiruna stationtrain 98
13h 35mkr 1,327–2,280Bus
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 Töre busstationbus 11
- Take the bus from Töre busstation to Sjukhusetbus 10
15h 22mkr 953–1,945Drive 777.4 km
- Drive from Vaasa to Kirunacar 777.4 km
10h 3mkr 1,605–2,318Fly from Vaasa Airport
- Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Kiruna Airport (KRN)plane VAA - KRN
8h 25mkr 1,600–7,000Car ferry, train, night train
- Take the carferry from Vaasa to Umeåcarferry
- Take the train from Umeå Centralstation to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain
- Take the nighttrain from Boden Centralstation to Kiruna stationnighttrain
15h 18mkr 1,398–2,052Car ferry, bus
- Take the carferry from Vaasa to Umeåcarferry
- Take the bus from Umeå Centralstation to Kiruna stationbus 991
16h 18mCar ferry to Umeå Airport, fly
- Take the carferry from Vaasa to Umeåcarferry
- Fly from Umeå Airport (UME) to Kiruna Airport (KRN)plane UME - KRN
12h 29mkr 3,698–6,152Car ferry, drive to Skellefteå Airport, fly
- Take the carferry from Vaasa to Umeåcarferry
- Drive from Umeå to Skelleftea-Airport-SFTcar
- Fly from Skellefteå Airport (SFT) to Kiruna Airport (KRN)plane SFT - KRN
13h 21mkr 2,617–8,901
Vaasa to Kiruna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vaasa to Kiruna is to bus which costs 950 kr - 2000 kr and takes 15h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Vaasa to Kiruna is to fly which takes 8h 25m and costs 1600 kr - 7000 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Vaasa to Kiruna. However, there are services departing from Tulo and arriving at Sjukhuset via 12, Haparanda Tornio resecentrum and Töre busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Vaasa to Kiruna station. However, there are services departing from Vaasa and arriving at Kiruna station via Seinäjoki, Oulu, Haparanda station and Boden C/Resecentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
The distance between Vaasa and Kiruna is 913 km. The road distance is 777.4 km.
The best way to get from Vaasa to Kiruna without a car is to train which takes 13h 35m and costs 1300 kr - 2300 kr.
It takes approximately 13h 35m to get from Vaasa to Kiruna, including transfers.
Vaasa to Kiruna bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Tulo station.
Vaasa to Kiruna train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Vaasa station.
The best way to get from Vaasa to Kiruna is to train which takes 13h 35m and costs 1300 kr - 2300 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 950 kr - 2000 kr and takes 15h 22m, you could also fly, which costs 1600 kr - 7000 kr and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Vaasa, Finland and Kiruna, Sweden?
You can take a train from Vaasa to Kiruna station via Seinäjoki, Oulu, Haaparanta pohjoinen, Haparanda station, and Boden C/Resecentrum in around 13h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tulo to Sjukhuset via 12, Haparanda Tornio resecentrum, and Töre busstation in around 15h 22m.
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Kiruna Airport via Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 1,600–7,000
Flights from Umeå Airport to Kiruna Airport via Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 3,000–5,500
Flights from Skellefteå Airport to Kiruna Airport via Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 1,900–8,000
- 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 170–290
- 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 200–280
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 12 to Pääovi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- kr 100–150
- 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
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
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More Questions & Answers
Vaasa to Kiruna bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri station.
Kiruna is 1h behind Vaasa. It is currently 1:08 AM in Vaasa and 12:08 AM in Kiruna.
Vaasa to Kiruna train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Seinäjoki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vaasa to Kiruna is 777 km. It takes approximately 10h 3m to drive from Vaasa to Kiruna.
There are 60+ hotels available in Kiruna.














