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Gustavianum
Uppsala University Museum in a 17th-century building, known for scientific collections, antiquities, and the Augsburg Art Cabinet.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
1 h 38 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
141 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Borlänge to Uppsala is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Borlänge to Uppsala will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 40 trains that leave Borlänge for Uppsala on Sat, Jun 20, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 141 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 38 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 41 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.
8172 Tåg i Bergslagen+
283 SJ
8174 Tåg i Bergslagen+
287 SJ
19 SJ
23 SJ
17 SJ
19 SJ
23 SJ
31 SJ
39 SJ
17 SJOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Borlänge to Uppsala among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Borlänge to Uppsala:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Borlänge to Uppsala costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Uppsala take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
The journey is about 15m faster (1h 59m by train vs 2h 14m by car) and roughly $15 (€12) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($18 (€15) vs $33 (€27)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Borlänge to Uppsala trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8168 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 575 SJ 3000 | 12:12 PM Borlänge Centralstation | 2h47 | 2:59 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2 Dalatrafik+ 31 SJ+ 3 UL · 2 UL | 12:35 PM Borlänge sjukhus | 3h25 | 4:00 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 3 transfers | |
3 Dalatrafik+ 31 SJ | 1:07 PM Borlänge | 2h27 | 3:34 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3 Dalatrafik+ 31 SJ+ 11 UL | 1:07 PM Borlänge Rosengatan | 3h11 | 4:18 PM Uppsala Granelidsvägen | 2 transfers | |
3 Dalatrafik+ 31 SJ+ 3 UL · 2 UL | 1:07 PM Borlänge Rosengatan | 2h53 | 4:00 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 3 transfers | |
31 SJ | 1:55 PM Borlänge Centralstation | 1h39 | 3:34 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8170 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 579 SJ 3000 | 2:12 PM Borlänge Centralstation | 2h47 | 4:59 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2 Dalatrafik+ 23 SJ+ 3 UL · 2 UL | 2:35 PM Borlänge sjukhus | 3h25 | 6:00 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 3 transfers | |
3 Dalatrafik+ 23 SJ+ 3 UL · 2 UL | 3:07 PM Borlänge Rosengatan | 2h53 | 6:00 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 3 transfers | |
3 Dalatrafik+ 23 SJ | 3:07 PM Borlänge | 2h27 | 5:34 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3 Dalatrafik+ 23 SJ+ 11 UL | 3:07 PM Borlänge Rosengatan | 3h10 | 6:17 PM Uppsala Granelidsvägen | 2 transfers | |
23 SJ | 3:55 PM Borlänge Centralstation | 1h39 | 5:34 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8172 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 283 SJ | 4:12 PM Borlänge Centralstation | 2h38 | 6:50 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2 Dalatrafik+ 39 SJ+ 5 UL · 1 UL | 4:35 PM Borlänge sjukhus | 3h38 | 8:13 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 3 transfers | |
3 Dalatrafik+ 39 SJ | 4:37 PM Borlänge | 2h57 | 7:34 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3 Dalatrafik+ 39 SJ+ 5 UL · 1 UL | 4:37 PM Borlänge Rosengatan | 3h36 | 8:13 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 3 transfers | |
3 Dalatrafik+ 39 SJ+ 11 UL | 4:37 PM Borlänge Rosengatan | 3h33 | 8:10 PM Uppsala Granelidsvägen | 2 transfers | |
39 SJ | 5:55 PM Borlänge Centralstation | 1h39 | 7:34 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
2 Dalatrafik+ 17 SJ+ 3 UL · 2 UL | 8:35 AM Borlänge sjukhus | 3h25 | 12:00 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 3 transfers | |
3 Dalatrafik+ 17 SJ+ 11 UL | 8:37 AM Borlänge Rosengatan | 3h37 | 12:14 PM Uppsala Granelidsvägen | 2 transfers | |
3 Dalatrafik+ 17 SJ | 8:37 AM Borlänge | 2h58 | 11:35 AM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3 Dalatrafik+ 17 SJ+ 3 UL · 2 UL | 8:37 AM Borlänge Rosengatan | 3h23 | 12:00 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 3 transfers | |
17 SJ | 9:54 AM Borlänge Centralstation | 1h41 | 11:35 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8186 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 571 SJ 3000 | 10:12 AM Borlänge Centralstation | 2h46 | 12:58 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2 Dalatrafik+ 19 SJ+ 3 UL · 2 UL | 10:35 AM Borlänge sjukhus | 3h26 | 2:01 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 3 transfers | |
3 Dalatrafik+ 19 SJ+ 11 UL | 10:37 AM Borlänge Rosengatan | 3h38 | 2:15 PM Uppsala Granelidsvägen | 2 transfers | |
3 Dalatrafik+ 19 SJ | 10:37 AM Borlänge | 2h56 | 1:33 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3 Dalatrafik+ 19 SJ+ 3 UL · 2 UL | 10:37 AM Borlänge Rosengatan | 3h24 | 2:01 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 3 transfers | |
2 Dalatrafik+ 8168 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 575 SJ 3000+ 10 UL | 11:35 AM Borlänge sjukhus | 3h58 | 3:33 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 4 transfers | |
3 Dalatrafik+ 8168 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 575 SJ 3000 | 11:37 AM Borlänge | 3h22 | 2:59 PM Uppsala Central Station | 2 transfers | |
3 Dalatrafik+ 8168 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 575 SJ 3000+ 11 UL | 11:37 AM Borlänge Rosengatan | 4h10 | 3:47 PM Uppsala Granelidsvägen | 3 transfers | |
3 Dalatrafik+ 8168 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 575 SJ 3000+ 10 UL | 11:37 AM Borlänge Rosengatan | 3h56 | 3:33 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 4 transfers | |
19 SJ | 11:55 AM Borlänge Centralstation | 1h38 | 1:33 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Borlänge to Uppsala run on average 64 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) but you can travel from only $13 (€10) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 87 miles (141 km) distance in 1h 37m.
Distance 87 miles (141 km) |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Trains per day 64 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Discover the best of Uppsala — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Uppsala trip today.
Uppsala University Museum in a 17th-century building, known for scientific collections, antiquities, and the Augsburg Art Cabinet.
Former home and studio of sculptor Bror Hjorth, now a museum showing his art and temporary exhibitions in an intimate setting.
City art museum inside Uppsala Castle, featuring modern and contemporary art with strong views over the city.
Pleasant central walking area along the river with classic city views, bridges, and many of Uppsala's most photogenic scenes.
Historic district north of the center, valued for heritage landscapes, open views, and a strong sense of ancient Sweden.
Formal garden below the castle with broad lawns, seasonal flowers, and a popular setting for relaxed walks and photos.
Crisp potato pancakes traditionally served with fried pork and lingonberries. A classic Swedish comfort dish commonly found in Uppsala and across Uppland.
Cured salmon with dill, sugar, and salt, usually served with hovmästarsås. It is a staple of Swedish festive and everyday dining.
Swedish meatballs served with mashed potatoes, cream sauce, pickled cucumber, and lingonberries. A defining national dish widely enjoyed in Uppsala.
Well-regarded hotel restaurant near the cathedral, known for refined Swedish cooking, tasting menus, and an intimate fine-dining atmosphere.
Established seafood restaurant popular for fresh fish, shellfish, and classic Scandinavian flavors in a polished but relaxed setting.
Long-standing central Uppsala restaurant serving well-executed Swedish and European dishes with a cozy, dependable neighborhood feel.
Prices are high by European standards. Dining and coffee cost more, but transport and casual lunch deals can help.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not expected, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up.
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