Transportation

To get to Ritsem, you first travel to Gällivare and then continue by bus or car to Ritsem.

Train

During 2026, extensive railway maintenance work will affect train services in northern Sweden. On this page, you can see how train traffic is affected on the specific day you plan to travel (opens in new tab). Please note that additional tickets are released gradually due to the railway maintenance planning.

SJ operates daily overnight trains from Stockholm to Gällivare. You disembark in Gällivare. Make sure your arrival matches the Ritsem bus (opens in new tab), which operates 1–2 times per day depending on the season.

If you travel by train, we recommend booking the bus journey from Gällivare through the train operator as well. This way, the train company is responsible for missed connections between train and bus. If you only book a ticket to Gällivare, delays may mean you need to stay overnight in Gällivare before continuing by bus the following day.

Bus

The line Gällivare – Ritsem – Gällivare is operated by Falcks omnibus. During the high season, we recommend booking a seat in advance. For current timetables and traffic information, visit roadtoritsem.com (opens in new tab) or contact Falck omnibus on telephone: +46 970 240 00.

Taxi

If there are no suitable bus departures, it is possible to travel by taxi between Gällivare and Ritsem. Sverigetaxi Gällivare operates the route with advance booking by phone at +46 970 10 000 or through their app (opens in new tab). A large taxi for up to eight passengers costs approximately SEK 8 000 one way, while a smaller car for up to four passengers costs around SEK 5 000 one way.

Boat

M/S Storlule

Read more about boat transport to and from Ritsem here (opens in new tab).

Service may be canceled in bad weather.

Other boat service provider (pre-booking required)

Akkajaure
Private boat. Pre-booking only.
Ante Walkeapää, telephone: +46 706 04 40 79