- Must visit
Jamtli
Leading regional museum and open-air site presenting Jämtland history, art, folklore, and preserved historic buildings.
Cheapest price
kr85
Average price
kr112
Fastest journey
1 h 47 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Buses per day
31
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Åre to Östersund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Åre to Östersund will cost around kr112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr85.
Of the 31 buses that leave Åre for Östersund on Mon, Aug 17, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 17 the direct buses cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 47 m .
On Mon, Aug 17 the slowest buses will take 1 h 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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157 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 156 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 132 Länstrafiken Jämtland
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155 Länstrafiken JämtlandOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Åre to Östersund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from kr59. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of kr59, and a bus costs an average of kr67.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr106 Average price | kr94 Average price Cheapest | kr137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Åre to Östersund:
A train is kr12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Åre to Östersund costing on average kr106.
Other travel options to Östersund take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 54m.
Tickets start at around kr106 compared to roughly kr137 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr31. The journey takes 1h 54m versus 1h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Länstrafiken Jämtland.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr67 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr106 |
Operator Tågkompaniet Norrtåg | Departure Time 06:13AM | Arrival Time 08:03AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr152 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 06:41AM | Arrival Time 09:06AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr100 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:37AM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price kr100 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 07:26AM | Arrival Time 10:06AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr100 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 09:29AM | Duration 1h54 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price kr100 |
Operator SJ | Departure Time 09:38AM | Arrival Time 11:36AM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr115 |
Operator Tågkompaniet Norrtåg | Departure Time 10:32AM | Arrival Time 12:26PM | Duration 1h54 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr152 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 10:51AM | Arrival Time 02:46PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr106 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 11:52AM | Arrival Time 02:48PM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price kr100 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:21PM | Duration 2h21 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr100 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 12:06PM | Arrival Time 02:48PM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price kr100 |
Operator SJ | Departure Time 12:26PM | Arrival Time 08:57PM | Duration 8h31 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr179 |
Operator SJ | Departure Time 12:41PM | Arrival Time 02:56PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr129 |
Operator Tågkompaniet Norrtåg | Departure Time 01:49PM | Arrival Time 03:39PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr152 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 01:52PM | Arrival Time 05:23PM | Duration 3h31 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr100 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 01:58PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 4h17 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr101 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:19PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr100 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 02:06PM | Arrival Time 05:23PM | Duration 3h17 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price kr100 |
Operator SJ | Departure Time 02:33PM | Arrival Time 04:32PM | Duration 1h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr85 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 02:58PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 4h17 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr103 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:49PM | Duration 1h49 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr104 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 03:12PM | Arrival Time 06:27PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr100 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:08PM | Duration 2h48 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr100 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 03:58PM | Arrival Time 06:36PM | Duration 2h38 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price kr100 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:49PM | Duration 1h49 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr104 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:57PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price kr100 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 04:17PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h58 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price kr100 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 04:51PM | Arrival Time 07:07PM | Duration 2h16 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr100 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:49PM | Duration 1h49 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price kr100 |
Operator SJ | Departure Time 06:12PM | Arrival Time 10:27PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr156 |
Operator SJ | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:09PM | Duration 1h59 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price kr115 |
Operator Tågkompaniet Norrtåg | Departure Time 07:42PM | Arrival Time 09:36PM | Duration 1h54 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price kr135 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 10:32PM | Arrival Time 08:06AM | Duration 9h34 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr100 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 07:38AM | Duration 8h58 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price kr100 |
The table below shows live departures for Åre to Östersund buses for today, Sunday, August 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
57513 Norrtåg | 1:49 PM Åre tågstation | 1h50 | 3:39 PM Östersund | 0 transfersDirect | |
57513 Norrtåg | 1:49 PM Åre tågstation | 1h54 | 3:43 PM Östersund Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
157 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 156 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 156 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 5 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 3:12 PM Åre, Z 638 / Tegebäcksvägen | 3h15 | 6:27 PM Östersund, Per Magnérs väg | 3 transfers | |
157 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 156 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 156 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 6 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 3:20 PM Åre tågstation | 2h48 | 6:08 PM Östersund | 3 transfers | |
157 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 156 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 156 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 3:20 PM Åre tågstation | 2h34 | 5:54 PM Östersund | 2 transfers | |
157 Länstrafiken Jämtland+ 60071 SJ+ 6 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 5 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 6:12 PM Åre, Z 638 / Tegebäcksvägen | 4h15 | 10:27 PM Östersund, Per Magnérs väg | 3 transfers | |
60071 SJ | 7:10 PM Åre tågstation | 1h59 | 9:09 PM Östersund Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
60071 SJ+ 6 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 7:10 PM Åre tågstation | 2h23 | 9:33 PM Östersund | 1 transfer | |
57517 Norrtåg | 7:42 PM Åre tågstation | 1h50 | 9:32 PM Östersund | 0 transfersDirect | |
57517 Norrtåg | 7:42 PM Åre tågstation | 1h54 | 9:36 PM Östersund Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
157 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 156 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 5 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 10:32 PM Åre, Z 638 / Tegebäcksvägen | 9h34 | 8:06 AM Östersund, Per Magnérs väg | 2 transfers | |
157 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 156 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 6 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 10:40 PM Åre tågstation | 8h58 | 7:38 AM Östersund | 2 transfers | |
157 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 156 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 10:40 PM Åre tågstation | 8h44 | 7:24 AM Östersund | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, August 17 | |||||
57503 Norrtåg | 6:13 AM Åre tågstation | 1h50 | 8:03 AM Östersund | 0 transfersDirect | |
57503 Norrtåg | 6:13 AM Åre tågstation | 1h54 | 8:07 AM Östersund Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
155 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 6:50 AM Åre tågstation | 1h47 | 8:37 AM Östersund | 0 transfersDirect | |
155 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 6:50 AM Åre tågstation | 1h49 | 8:39 AM Östersund | 0 transfersDirect | |
155 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 7:35 AM Åre tågstation | 1h54 | 9:29 AM Östersund | 0 transfersDirect | |
155 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 7:35 AM Åre tågstation | 1h52 | 9:27 AM Östersund | 0 transfersDirect | |
60011 SJ | 9:38 AM Åre tågstation | 1h58 | 11:36 AM Östersund Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
60011 SJ+ 150 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 9:38 AM Åre tågstation | 2h06 | 11:44 AM Östersund | 1 transfer | |
57507 Norrtåg | 10:32 AM Åre tågstation | 1h54 | 12:26 PM Östersund Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
57507 Norrtåg | 10:32 AM Åre tågstation | 1h50 | 12:22 PM Östersund | 0 transfersDirect | |
157 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 156 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 132 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 11:52 AM Åre, Z 638 / Tegebäcksvägen | 2h56 | 2:48 PM Östersund, Körfältet | 2 transfers | |
157 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 156 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 12:00 PM Åre tågstation | 2h21 | 2:21 PM Östersund | 1 transfer | |
157 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 156 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 12:00 PM Åre tågstation | 2h24 | 2:24 PM Östersund | 1 transfer | |
157 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 156 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 132 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 12:06 PM Åre | 2h42 | 2:48 PM Östersund, Körfältet | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Åre to Östersund run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr67 but you can travel from only kr59 by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:12, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 50 miles (81 km) distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 50 miles (81 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price kr67 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 41m |
First bus 12:12 AM |
Last bus 11:56 PM |
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Discover the best of Östersund — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Östersund trip today.
Leading regional museum and open-air site presenting Jämtland history, art, folklore, and preserved historic buildings.
National museum dedicated to winter sports and skiing culture, with Olympic history and interactive displays at the stadium area.
Contemporary art venue inside Jamtli showing rotating exhibitions of Swedish and international artists in a modern gallery setting.
Popular lakeside park and event area with walking paths, open views of Storsjön, and easy access from the center.
Historic island district west of the center, loved for viewpoints, churches, nature, and a calmer residential atmosphere.
Central pedestrian street lined with shops and city life, ideal for strolling and experiencing Östersund's urban character.
Smoked Arctic char from nearby lakes, prized for clean mountain water flavor and long Jämtland fishing traditions. Often served with potatoes and dill.
Reindeer meat, often dried, smoked, or pan-fried. A hallmark of Sámi and northern Swedish food culture, valued for rich flavor and local heritage.
Moose meat stew or roast, common in Jämtland hunting culture. It reflects the region’s forest game traditions and is often served with root vegetables.
Refined dining at Frösö Park Hotel with seasonal Jämtland ingredients, game, fish, and an elegant modern atmosphere.
Established café and lunch venue in central Östersund, appreciated for Swedish fika, pastries, and a traditional local atmosphere.
Popular casual spot known for craft beer and hearty food in a lively setting. A reliable choice for local drinks and relaxed dining.
Moderate for Sweden. Hotels and dining are not cheap, but local buses and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or adding 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated but not expected. Taxis can be rounded up; no tip is needed for cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Åre to Östersund by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Östersund, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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