- Must visit
Västerbottens Museum
Regional museum with exhibitions on local history, culture, Sami heritage, and the adjacent open-air heritage area Gammlia.
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
2 h 36 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
218 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sundsvall to Umeå is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sundsvall to Umeå will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 7 trains that leave Sundsvall for Umeå on Wed, Jun 03, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 218 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 36 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 2 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sundsvall to Umeå among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a bus costs an average of $53.
Distance: 135 miles (218 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sundsvall to Umeå:
A train is $28 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sundsvall to Umeå costing on average $61 (€49).
Other travel options to Umeå take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
The table below shows live departures for Sundsvall to Umeå trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7402 Norrtåg | 5:14 AM Sundsvall central station | 3h11 | 8:25 AM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7402 Norrtåg | 5:20 AM Sundsvall | 3h05 | 8:25 AM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7404 Norrtåg | 7:13 AM Sundsvall central station | 3h11 | 10:24 AM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7404 Norrtåg | 7:18 AM Sundsvall | 3h06 | 10:24 AM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7446 Norrtåg | 8:13 AM Sundsvall central station | 3h12 | 11:25 AM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7446 Norrtåg | 8:18 AM Sundsvall | 3h07 | 11:25 AM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7406 Norrtåg | 9:13 AM Sundsvall central station | 3h13 | 12:26 PM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7406 Norrtåg | 9:18 AM Sundsvall | 3h08 | 12:26 PM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
560 SJ 3000+ 2 Länstrafiken | 9:20 AM Sundsvall, Norrliden | 3h16 | 12:36 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
141 Länstrafiken+ 560 SJ 3000 | 9:34 AM Sundsvall Klockgjutaregatan | 3h02 | 12:36 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
560 SJ 3000 | 9:57 AM Sundsvall central station | 2h39 | 12:36 PM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7408 Norrtåg | 10:12 AM Sundsvall central station | 3h12 | 1:24 PM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7408 Norrtåg | 10:17 AM Sundsvall | 3h07 | 1:24 PM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7410 Norrtåg | 12:13 PM Sundsvall central station | 3h11 | 3:24 PM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7410 Norrtåg | 12:18 PM Sundsvall | 3h06 | 3:24 PM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7448 Norrtåg | 1:13 PM Sundsvall central station | 3h13 | 4:26 PM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7448 Norrtåg | 1:18 PM Sundsvall | 3h08 | 4:26 PM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7412 Norrtåg | 2:13 PM Sundsvall central station | 3h14 | 5:27 PM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7412 Norrtåg | 2:18 PM Sundsvall | 3h09 | 5:27 PM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7414 Norrtåg | 3:13 PM Sundsvall central station | 3h11 | 6:24 PM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7414 Norrtåg | 3:18 PM Sundsvall | 3h06 | 6:24 PM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7416 Norrtåg | 4:13 PM Sundsvall central station | 3h12 | 7:25 PM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7416 Norrtåg | 4:18 PM Sundsvall | 3h07 | 7:25 PM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
578 SJ 3000+ 201 Länstrafiken · 2 Länstrafiken | 6:03 PM Sundsvall Klockgjutaregatan | 3h35 | 9:38 PM Umeå Central Station | 2 transfers | |
578 SJ 3000+ 120 Länstrafiken · 2 Länstrafiken | 6:03 PM Sundsvall Klockgjutaregatan | 3h35 | 9:38 PM Umeå Central Station | 2 transfers | |
578 SJ 3000+ 2 Länstrafiken · 120 Länstrafiken | 6:05 PM Sundsvall, Norrliden | 3h33 | 9:38 PM Umeå Central Station | 2 transfers | |
578 SJ 3000+ 201 Länstrafiken · 2 Länstrafiken | 6:05 PM Sundsvall, Norrliden | 3h33 | 9:38 PM Umeå Central Station | 2 transfers | |
7418 Norrtåg | 6:13 PM Sundsvall central station | 3h06 | 9:19 PM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7418 Norrtåg | 6:18 PM Sundsvall | 3h01 | 9:19 PM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
578 SJ 3000+ 120 Länstrafiken | 6:40 PM Sundsvall | 2h58 | 9:38 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
578 SJ 3000 | 6:57 PM Sundsvall central station | 2h41 | 9:38 PM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7452 Norrtåg | 7:13 PM Sundsvall central station | 3h13 | 10:26 PM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7452 Norrtåg | 7:18 PM Sundsvall | 3h08 | 10:26 PM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
582 SJ 3000+ 2 Länstrafiken | 8:06 PM Sundsvall Klockgjutaregatan | 3h28 | 11:34 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
582 SJ 3000+ 2 Länstrafiken | 8:06 PM Sundsvall, Norrliden | 3h28 | 11:34 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
582 SJ 3000+ 30 Länstrafiken | 8:40 PM Sundsvall | 2h54 | 11:34 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
582 SJ 3000 | 8:58 PM Sundsvall central station | 2h36 | 11:34 PM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
94 SJ+ 8363 X-Trafik | 9:29 PM Sundsvall | 4h39 | 2:08 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
94 SJ+ 2 Länstrafiken | 10:06 PM Sundsvall, Norrliden | 4h02 | 2:08 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
94 SJ+ 2 Länstrafiken | 10:06 PM Sundsvall Klockgjutaregatan | 4h02 | 2:08 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
92 SJ+ 2 Länstrafiken | 10:36 PM Sundsvall Klockgjutaregatan | 8h35 | 7:11 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
92 SJ+ 2 Länstrafiken | 10:36 PM Sundsvall, Norrliden | 8h35 | 7:11 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
94 SJ | 10:49 PM Sundsvall central station | 3h19 | 2:08 AM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Sundsvall to Umeå run on average 35 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 135 miles (218 km) distance in 2h 36m.
Distance 135 miles (218 km) |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Trains per day 35 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:42 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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