How to get to Kiruna from Uppsala

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Compare train, flight and coach for Uppsala to Kiruna

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Uppsala to Kiruna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £102 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £102, while a flight costs an average of £769.

Distance: 898 km

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£769

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£102

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£182

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4h 10m

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15h 13m

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14h 43m

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13h 44m

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The cheapest way to travel from Uppsala to Kiruna is a train with an average price of £102.

This is compared to other travel options from Uppsala to Kiruna:

A train is £667 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Uppsala to Kiruna costing on average £769.

The fastest way to travel from Uppsala to Kiruna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 10m.

Other travel options to Kiruna take longer:

Train takes on average 15h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Uppsala and Kiruna including taking a train, flight and coach.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 11h 34m sooner (2h 10m by flight vs 13h 44m by car). Tickets start at around £769 compared to roughly £182 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Uppsala to Kiruna

How to get to Kiruna from Uppsala by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Uppsala to Kiruna is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Lanstrafiken
    21:5920h01
    Uppsala
    18:00Kiruna
    £1041One-way
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    21:5920h01
    Uppsala
    18:00Kiruna
    £1041One-way
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  • Lanstrafiken
    21:5920h01
    Uppsala
    18:00Kiruna
    £1041One-way
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    22:2620h34
    Uppsala
    19:00Kiruna
    £1151One-way
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FAQs: Uppsala to Kiruna

Travel to Kiruna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Uppsala to Kiruna.

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There are 3 options to travel between Uppsala and Kiruna including taking a train, flight and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Uppsala to Kiruna is a train with an average price of £102.

This is compared to other travel options from Uppsala to Kiruna:

A train is £667 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Uppsala to Kiruna costing on average £769.

The fastest way to travel from Uppsala to Kiruna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 10m.

Other travel options to Kiruna take longer:

Train takes on average 15h 13m.

The Uppsala to Kiruna distance is approximately 898 km.
The average frequency per day from Uppsala to Kiruna is:
  • Around 3 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Uppsala and Kiruna as scheduled services by train, flight and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Uppsala to Kiruna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Stockholm Arlanda Airport and arrive in Kiruna Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Uppsala Central Station and arrive in Kiruna Central Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Uppsala to Kiruna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Sas Airways to go to Kiruna by flight.
  • Travel with SJ, Tågkompaniet Norrtåg to go to Kiruna by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Uppsala to Kiruna:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Sas Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Uppsala to Kiruna often also extend their vacation to go to Abisko, Stockholm, Narvik, Luleå, Gällivare. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kiruna and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Uppsala to Kiruna, you can choose from several travel options including train, flight and coach.
In Kiruna, you can explore the Sami culture at the Sami Siida-Márkanbáiki open-air museum, take a guided tour of the Icehotel to witness its unique ice and snow architecture, and enjoy hiking and Northern Lights viewing in Abisko National Park. Additionally, you can visit the Esrange Space Center to learn about space research and rocket launches and delve into the mining industry at the Kiruna Mine. Don't miss the architecturally significant Kiruna Church and informative tours at LKAB's Visitor Centre.
Three to four days in Kiruna is ideal to explore its main attractions, including the Icehotel, Abisko National Park, and possibly catching the Northern Lights.

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