Getting here
Tornio-Haparanda combines shopping, culture and nature – and all this is just a short distance away. Crossing the border is part of the experience.
Arrival in the Tornio-Haaparanda area
Welcome to the border of two countries!
Tornio-Haparanda enjoys a prime location in the north of Finland and Sweden. The area is easily accessible by various means of transport from both Finland and Sweden – by train, car, bus or plane.
Arrival by car
From Finland
You can easily get to Tornio, for example, along the E8 road. The distance from Oulu is about 130 km and from Rovaniemi about 120 km.
From Sweden
Haparanda is located on the E4 road, which runs from southern Sweden all the way north. For example, it is about 130 km from Luleå.
Parking
Free or reasonably priced parking is available in the centres of Tornio and Haparanda.
Shopping centres, such as Rajalla På Gränsen, have extensive parking areas.
Arrival by train
VR (Finland)
The nearest railway station is in Kemi, from where there are connections to Tornio by bus or taxi (approx. 25 km).
Continue from Kemi station to Tornio by bus or taxi.
See timetables: VR.fi
The Swedish side
You can get to Haparanda by train from Luleå and Umeå, among others.
See timetables at: SJ.se
Arrival by air
Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)
Located about 20 minutes’ drive from Tornio-Haparanda.
Daily flights from Helsinki.
More information: Finavia – Kemi-Tornio
Luleå airport (LLA)
An international airport on the Swedish side, about 1.5 hours’ drive from Haparanda.
See connections and services at Luleå Airport
Car rental services are available at both airports.
Arrival by bus
From Finland
Several long-distance bus companies, such as Matkahuolto and OnniBus, operate to Tornio.
See timetables: travel services | OnniBus
From Sweden
Haparanda has bus connections from Luleå and other cities in northern Sweden.
See timetables for Länstrafiken Norrbotten
Walking or cycling across the border
The centres of Tornio and Haparanda are located next to each other. The border can be easily crossed on foot or by bike. The area is well served by public transport and has beautiful scenery.
Arrive with ease –
and stay entertained
Tornio-Haparanda is a border town that welcomes you warmly. No matter where you arrive and by which means of transport, the experiences start as soon as you arrive!
Haparanda
Distances
Kiruna 357 km
Luleå 129 km
Umeå 385 km
Stockholm 1019 km
Gothenburg 1365 km
Helsingborg 1572 km
Haparanda is a Swedish border town that complements Tornio with its own language and culture. Large shopping centres, local boutiques and cosy cafés make Haparanda a popular destination for shopping and visiting.
Kiruna 357 km
1 of 14Haparanda
2 of 14Luleå 129 km
3 of 14Umeå 385 km
4 of 14Stockholm 1019 km
5 of 14Gothenburg 1365 km
6 of 14Helsingborg 1572 km
7 of 14Sodankylä 251 km
8 of 14Tornio
9 of 14Oulu 131 km
10 of 14Vaasa 449 km
11 of 14Tampere 625 km
12 of 14Kuopio 416 km
13 of 14Helsinki 737 km ( By air 1h 37 min )
14 of 14Tornio
Distances
Sodankylä 251 km
Oulu 131 km
Vaasa 449 km
Kuopio 416 km
Tampere 625 km
Helsinki 737 km (By air 1h 37 min)
Tornio is a border town in Northern Finland, combining maritime nature, cultural history and modern services. The compact town centre offers shopping, restaurants and attractions within walking distance.