How much is the train from Stockholm to Narvik?

1a Travelling from Stockholm (Sweden) to Narvik (Norway) Train tickets are available from 50 EUR (500 SEK). The departure time in Stockholm is at 18:00.

How much is the Arctic Circle train?

Customers can also buy a ticket that allows 3 stops in one ticket with a the flexible 3 or 7-day Arctic Circle Pass (3-day card 295 SEK; 7-day card 595 SEK). This allows you to hop-on and hop-off as you like along Sweden’s most scenic train route.

How do I get to Kiruna?

Kiruna Airport, located just 8km southeast of town, is served by direct flights from Stockholm Arlanda. Prices tend to be extremely high, however – 2,300 SEK for a one-way ticket is not unheard of, though if you book in advance you may be able to score a ticket for less than 700 SEK.

Is Narvik in the Arctic Circle?

Lying just 137 miles inside the Arctic Circle, Narvik may be one of the world’s most northerly towns, but the North Atlantic currents and the mountains that shelter the town make it surprisingly mild.

How long does Glacier Express take?

approximately 7 and a half hours
In fact, it is known to be the slowest express train in the world! If you travel the full length of the route between Zermatt and St. Moritz then your Glacier Express trip takes approximately 7 and a half hours, carrying you across 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels.

Can you see the northern lights from Kiruna?

Kiruna’s location within the auroral oval offers fantastic opportunities to see the northern lights from September to March. Often you can see the northern lights as early as the end of August until a bit in April.

Can you see the northern lights in Narvik?

Narvik with its location, is the most ideal place for observing the Northern Lights. Between autumn equinox 21st of September and vernal equinox 21st of March the Northern Lights appear. The best chances to see it is in the evening, between 18:00 and 01:00 in the night.

Why is Narvik ice-free?

It was covered with ice all winter, it is far from Kiruna, and it allows only medium-sized bulk freight vessels. Narvik offered a port which is ice-free thanks to the warm Gulf Stream, and is naturally large, allowing boats of virtually any size to anchor, up to 208 metres (682 ft) long and 27 metres (89 ft) deep.