There are 3 ways to get from Pello to Kiruna by bus, train, or car
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 Pello Pellohallen to Pajala busstationbus 54
- Take the bus from Pajala busstation to Kiruna Församlingshemmetbus 53
4h 31mkr 388–451Train
- Take the train from Pello to Tornio-Itäinentrain
- Take the train from Haparanda station to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain
- Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Kiruna stationtrain
9h 28mkr 780–1,190Drive 241 km
- Drive from Pello to Kirunacar 241 km
3h 2mkr 471–680
Pello to Kiruna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pello to Kiruna is to bus which costs 380 kr - 460 kr and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Pello to Kiruna is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs 470 kr - 700 kr.
No, there is no direct train from Pello to Kiruna station. However, there are services departing from Pello and arriving at Kiruna station via Tornio-Itäinen, Haparanda station and Boden C/Resecentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
The distance between Pello and Kiruna is 247 km. The road distance is 241 km.
The best way to get from Pello to Kiruna without a car is to train which takes 9h 28m and costs 750 kr - 1200 kr.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Pello to Kiruna, including transfers.
Pello to Kiruna train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Pello station.
The best way to get from Pello to Kiruna is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs 380 kr - 460 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 750 kr - 1200 kr and takes 9h 28m.
Kiruna is 1h behind Pello. It is currently 6:29 AM in Pello and 5:29 AM in Kiruna.
Pello to Kiruna train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Tornio-Itäinen station.
What companies run services between Pello, Finland and Kiruna, Sweden?
You can take a vehicle from Pello to Kiruna Församlingshemmet via Pello Pellohallen and Pajala busstation in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pello to Kiruna station via Tornio-Itäinen, Haparanda station, and Boden C/Resecentrum in around 9h 28m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Pello to Tornio-Itäinen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 170–240
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
- Phone
- 0771-444 111
- servicecenter@vy.se
- Website
- norrtag.se
Train from Haparanda station to Boden C/Resecentrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 220–260
- Schedules at
- norrtag.se
Train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Kiruna station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 360–420
- Schedules at
- norrtag.se
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- kundservice@sj.se
- Website
- sj.se
Train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Kiruna station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 300–550
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
- Phone
- 0771-100 110
- kundservice@lanstrafikennorrbotten.se
- Website
- ltnbd.se
Bus from Pello Pellohallen to Pajala busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 100–120
- Book at
- resrobot.se
- Online fare
- kr 100–120
Bus from Pajala busstation to Kiruna Församlingshemmet
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 280–320
- Book at
- resrobot.se
- Online fare
- kr 280–320
Want to know more about travelling around Sweden
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
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Pello to Kiruna is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Pello to Kiruna.
Book your Pello to Kiruna train tickets online with Omio.
There are 65+ hotels available in Kiruna.