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Västerbottens Museum
Regional museum with exhibitions on local history, culture, Sami heritage, and the adjacent open-air heritage area Gammlia.
Cheapest price
$124
Average price
$132
Fastest journey
10 h 35 m
Average duration
12 h 6 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
695 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Skövde to Umeå is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Skövde to Umeå will cost around $132 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $124.
Of the 3 trains that leave Skövde for Umeå on Fri, Jun 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct trains cover the 695 km distance in an average of 12 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 35 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest trains will take 13 h 48 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Skövde to Umeå among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $78. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $78, and a flight costs an average of $153.
Distance: 431 miles (695 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$127 Average price Cheapest | $378 Average price | $160 Average price | $178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 40m Average total duration Fastest 10h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 17m Average total duration 11h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 27m Average total duration 11h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Skövde to Umeå:
A train is $33 (€26) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Skövde to Umeå costing on average $160 (€129).
A train is $251 (€203) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Skövde to Umeå costing on average $378 (€306).
Other travel options to Umeå take longer:
Flight takes on average 11h 17m.
Bus takes on average 11h 57m.
Tickets start at around $127 (€103) compared to roughly $178 (€144) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51 (€41). The journey takes 10h 10m versus 9h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Skövde to Umeå trains for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
428 X 2000 · 582 SJ 3000 | 10:33 AM Skövde Centralstation | 13h01 | 11:34 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
428 X 2000 · 578 SJ 3000 | 10:33 AM Skövde Centralstation | 11h05 | 9:38 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
428 X 2000 · 94 SJ | 10:33 AM Skövde Centralstation | 15h35 | 2:08 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
172 SJ · 578 SJ 3000 | 11:09 AM Skövde Centralstation | 10h29 | 9:38 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
172 SJ · 92 SJ | 11:09 AM Skövde Centralstation | 20h02 | 7:11 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
172 SJ · 94 SJ | 11:09 AM Skövde Centralstation | 14h59 | 2:08 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
430 X 2000 · 582 SJ 3000 | 11:33 AM Skövde Centralstation | 12h01 | 11:34 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
430 X 2000 · 578 SJ 3000 | 11:33 AM Skövde Centralstation | 10h05 | 9:38 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
430 X 2000 · 94 SJ | 11:33 AM Skövde Centralstation | 14h35 | 2:08 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2032 VR Snabbtåg+ 94 SJ | 11:45 AM Skövde Centralstation | 14h23 | 2:08 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2032 VR Snabbtåg+ 92 SJ | 11:45 AM Skövde Centralstation | 19h26 | 7:11 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2032 VR Snabbtåg+ 578 SJ 3000 | 11:45 AM Skövde Centralstation | 9h53 | 9:38 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
432 X 2000 · 578 SJ 3000+ 2 Västtrafik+ 105 Länstrafiken i Västerbotten AB | 11:49 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 10h35 | 10:24 PM Umeå, Nya Skravelsjövägen / AC 526 (Skravelsjö) | 3 transfers | |
432 X 2000 · 578 SJ 3000+ 2 Västtrafik | 11:49 AM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 9h49 | 9:38 PM Umeå Central Station | 2 transfers | |
174 SJ · 92 SJ | 12:09 PM Skövde Centralstation | 19h02 | 7:11 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
174 SJ · 94 SJ | 12:09 PM Skövde Centralstation | 13h59 | 2:08 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
174 SJ · 582 SJ 3000 | 12:09 PM Skövde Centralstation | 11h25 | 11:34 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
432 X 2000 · 578 SJ 3000 | 12:33 PM Skövde Centralstation | 9h05 | 9:38 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
432 X 2000 · 578 SJ 3000 | 12:33 PM Skövde Centralstation | 9h01 | 9:34 PM Umeå East Station | 1 transfer | |
432 X 2000 · 94 SJ | 12:33 PM Skövde Centralstation | 13h35 | 2:08 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
432 X 2000 · 92 SJ | 12:33 PM Skövde Centralstation | 18h38 | 7:11 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
434 X 2000 · 582 SJ 3000 | 1:38 PM Skövde Centralstation | 9h56 | 11:34 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
434 X 2000 · 92 SJ | 1:38 PM Skövde Centralstation | 17h33 | 7:11 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
434 X 2000 · 94 SJ | 1:38 PM Skövde Centralstation | 12h30 | 2:08 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2036 VR Snabbtåg+ 94 SJ | 1:48 PM Skövde Centralstation | 12h20 | 2:08 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2036 VR Snabbtåg+ 92 SJ | 1:48 PM Skövde Centralstation | 17h23 | 7:11 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2036 VR Snabbtåg+ 582 SJ 3000 | 1:48 PM Skövde Centralstation | 9h46 | 11:34 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
436 X 2000 · 582 SJ 3000+ 2 Västtrafik | 1:49 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 9h45 | 11:34 PM Umeå Central Station | 2 transfers | |
178 SJ · 94 SJ | 2:09 PM Skövde Centralstation | 11h59 | 2:08 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
178 SJ · 92 SJ | 2:09 PM Skövde Centralstation | 17h02 | 7:11 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
178 SJ · 584 SJ 3000 · 94 SJ · 94 SJ | 2:09 PM Skövde Centralstation | 11h59 | 2:08 AM Umeå Central Station | 3 transfers | |
436 X 2000 · 582 SJ 3000 | 2:33 PM Skövde Centralstation | 9h01 | 11:34 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
436 X 2000 · 92 SJ | 2:33 PM Skövde Centralstation | 16h38 | 7:11 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
436 X 2000 · 582 SJ 3000 | 2:33 PM Skövde Centralstation | 8h57 | 11:30 PM Umeå East Station | 1 transfer | |
436 X 2000 · 94 SJ | 2:33 PM Skövde Centralstation | 11h35 | 2:08 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
438 X 2000 · 94 SJ+ 2 Västtrafik | 3:04 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 11h04 | 2:08 AM Umeå Central Station | 2 transfers | |
180 SJ · 92 SJ | 3:06 PM Skövde Centralstation | 16h05 | 7:11 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
438 X 2000 · 94 SJ | 3:33 PM Skövde Centralstation | 10h35 | 2:08 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
438 X 2000 · 92 SJ | 3:33 PM Skövde Centralstation | 15h38 | 7:11 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
438 X 2000 · 584 SJ 3000 · 94 SJ · 94 SJ | 3:33 PM Skövde Centralstation | 10h35 | 2:08 AM Umeå Central Station | 3 transfers | |
182 SJ · 92 SJ | 4:12 PM Skövde Centralstation | 14h59 | 7:11 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
440 X 2000 · 92 SJ | 4:36 PM Skövde Centralstation | 14h35 | 7:11 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2042 VR Snabbtåg+ 92 SJ | 4:45 PM Skövde Centralstation | 14h26 | 7:11 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
184 SJ · 92 SJ | 5:12 PM Skövde Centralstation | 13h59 | 7:11 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
442 X 2000 · 92 SJ | 5:38 PM Skövde Centralstation | 13h33 | 7:11 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2046 VR Snabbtåg+ 92 SJ+ 2 Västtrafik | 6:19 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 12h52 | 7:11 AM Umeå Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2046 VR Snabbtåg+ 92 SJ+ 105 Länstrafiken i Västerbotten AB+ 2 Västtrafik | 6:19 PM Käpplunda vårdcentrum | 13h52 | 8:11 AM Umeå, Nya Skravelsjövägen / AC 526 (Skravelsjö) | 3 transfers | |
444 X 2000 · 92 SJ | 6:33 PM Skövde Centralstation | 12h38 | 7:11 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
92 SJ+ 2046 VR Snabbtåg | 6:48 PM Skövde Centralstation | 12h16 | 7:04 AM Umeå East Station | 1 transfer | |
92 SJ+ 2046 VR Snabbtåg | 6:48 PM Skövde Centralstation | 12h23 | 7:11 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2046 VR Snabbtåg+ 92 SJ | 6:48 PM Skövde Centralstation | 12h23 | 7:11 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
590 SJ 3000+ 7446 Norrtåg+ 2052 VR Snabbtåg | 9:48 PM Skövde Centralstation | 13h37 | 11:25 AM Umeå Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2052 VR Snabbtåg+ 590 SJ 3000+ 7446 Norrtåg | 9:48 PM Skövde Centralstation | 13h33 | 11:21 AM Umeå East Station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Skövde to Umeå run on average 13 times per day, taking around 10h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $78 (€63) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 431 miles (695 km) distance in 9h 0m.
Distance 431 miles (695 km) |
Average train duration 10h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€63) |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 9h 0m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Regional museum with exhibitions on local history, culture, Sami heritage, and the adjacent open-air heritage area Gammlia.
Contemporary art museum by Ume River, known for ambitious international exhibitions and striking modern architecture on the arts campus.
Museum dedicated to women’s history and contemporary social issues, with rotating exhibitions in central Umeå.
Central square and natural starting point for exploring Umeå, surrounded by shops, public buildings, and city life.
Heritage and recreation area combining museum grounds, historic buildings, green space, and walking paths.
Riverside park near the city center, valued for relaxing walks, seasonal greenery, and views toward the bridges and water.
Savory pie made with Västerbotten cheese from northern Sweden. It is one of the region’s most iconic dishes and often served at celebrations.
Thinly sliced sautéed reindeer, usually served with mashed potatoes, lingonberries, and cream sauce. A classic northern Swedish and Sámi-influenced dish.
Lightly smoked reindeer meat, traditionally cooked over an open fire and often served in a wrap or with potatoes. Strongly associated with Sámi food culture in the north.
Established fine dining restaurant in central Umeå, known for seasonal tasting menus, quality wine pairings, and elegant service.
Casual and well-regarded bistro with French-inspired cooking, good cocktails, and a warm atmosphere that is popular with locals.
Well-known central restaurant serving modern Swedish cuisine with strong northern ingredients, plus a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate by Swedish standards. Coffee and lunch are manageable, but dinners, alcohol, and hotels can feel pricey.
Service is included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated. Little or no tip is normal for cafes and taxis.
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