There are 8 ways to get from Vaasa to Kalix by train, bus, car ferry, night train, car, ferry, plane, or taxi
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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 Kalixtrain
8h 57mkr 819–1,247Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from T to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob1
- Take the bus from 12 to Tornio matkakeskus Dbus
- Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Kalix Folkets Husbus 20
9h 28mkr 413–662Car ferry, night train, bus
- Take the car ferry from Vaasa to Umeåcarferry
- Take the night train from Umeå Centralstation to Luleå Centralstationnighttrain
- Take the bus from Luleå busstation to Kalix busstationbus 11
14h 32mDrive 501.2 km
- Drive from Vaasa to Kalixcar 501.2 km
6h 7mkr 978–1,413Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Ro-Ro 1 to Holmsund, färjelägetferry Vaasa-Umeå
- Take the bus from Umeå Universitetssjukhuset to Kalix Ryssgravenbus 20
11h 53mFly 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 28mkr 1,529–5,167Fly to Kemi-Tornio Airport, bus
- Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)plane VAA - KEM
- Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Kalix Folkets Husbus
8h 57mkr 1,870–4,826Fly 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 Kalixtrain
9h 54mkr 1,596–3,758
Vaasa to Kalix by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vaasa to Kalix is to bus which costs 410 kr - 700 kr and takes 9h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Vaasa to Kalix is to drive which takes 6h 7m and costs 950 kr - 1500 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Vaasa to Kalix. However, there are services departing from T and arriving at Kalix Folkets Hus via 12 and Haparanda Tornio resecentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Vaasa to Kalix. However, there are services departing from Vaasa and arriving at Kalix via Seinäjoki, Oulu and Haparanda station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Vaasa and Kalix is 580 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 57m and costs 800 kr - 1300 kr.
It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Vaasa to Kalix, including transfers.
Vaasa to Kalix bus services, operated by Onni Bus, depart from T 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 57m and costs 800 kr - 1300 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 410 kr - 700 kr and takes 9h 28m.
What companies run services between Vaasa, Finland and Kalix, Sweden?
You can take a train from Vaasa to Kalix via Seinäjoki, Oulu, and Haparanda station in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from T to Kalix Folkets Hus via Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri, 12, and Haparanda Tornio resecentrum in around 9h 28m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Kemi-Tornio Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 1,600–4,700
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Oulu Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 1,200–3,400
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Luleå/Kallax Airport via Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 1,300–5,000
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Vaasa to Seinäjoki
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 100–180
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Seinäjoki to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 450–700
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 180–260
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
- Phone
- 0771-444 111
- servicecenter@vy.se
- Website
- norrtag.se
Train from Haparanda station to Kalix
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 85–110
- Schedules at
- norrtag.se
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- Website
- sj.se
Night train from Umeå Centralstation to Luleå Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en
- Phone
- +358 0600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from T to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 190–270
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Bus from 12 to Tornio matkakeskus D
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 100–140
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- Phone
- +358 0200 4000
- Website
- matkahuolto.fi
Bus from 12 to Tornio matkakeskus D
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 210–260
- Website
- https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en/
- Phone
- 0771-100 110
- brev@tabussen.nu
- Website
- tabussen.nu
Bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Kalix Folkets Hus
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- tabussen.nu
Bus from Luleå busstation to Kalix busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- tabussen.nu
Bus from Umeå Universitetssjukhuset to Kalix Ryssgraven
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- tabussen.nu
- Phone
- 0771-100 110
- kundservice@lanstrafikennorrbotten.se
- Website
- ltnbd.se
Bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Kalix Folkets Hus
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 120–140
- Book at
- resrobot.se
- Online fare
- kr 120–140
Bus from Luleå busstation to Kalix busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 180–210
- Book at
- resrobot.se
- Online fare
- kr 180–210
- Phone
- 0207 716 810
- info@wasaline.com
- Website
- wasaline.com
Car ferry from Vaasa to Umeå
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 450–480
- Website
- https://www.wasaline.com/en/
Ferry from Ro-Ro 1 to Holmsund, färjeläget
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 450–480
- Website
- https://www.wasaline.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Vaasa to Kalix bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri station.
Kalix is 1h behind Vaasa. It is currently 5:34 PM in Vaasa and 4:34 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.