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Bildmuseet
Contemporary art museum on the Umeälven waterfront, known for international exhibitions, architecture, and strong university links.
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$86
Fastest journey
6 h 3 m
Average duration
6 h 3 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Haparanda to Umeå is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Haparanda to Umeå will cost around $86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
It's difficult to get from Haparanda to Umeå without transferring at least once.
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7187 Norrtåg
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7187 NorrtågOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Haparanda to Umeå among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 179 miles (289 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$74 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m 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 Haparanda to Umeå:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Haparanda to Umeå costing on average $74 (€61).
Other travel options to Umeå take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
The journey is about 5m faster (4h 45m by train vs 4h 50m by car) and roughly $5 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($74 (€61) vs $79 (€65)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Haparanda to Umeå run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 179 miles (289 km) distance in 5h 7m.
Distance 179 miles (289 km) |
Average train duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 7m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
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