- Must visit
Jamtli
Leading regional museum and open-air site presenting Jämtland history, art, folklore, and preserved historic buildings.
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$97
Fastest journey
4 h 37 m
Average duration
5 h 3 m
Trains per day
47
Distance
402 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Uppsala to Östersund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Uppsala to Östersund will cost around $97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 47 trains that leave Uppsala for Östersund on Wed, Jul 22, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct trains cover the 402 km distance in an average of 5 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 37 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest trains will take 5 h 25 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.
24 Snälltåget
24 Snälltåget+
6 Länstrafiken Jämtland
70 SJ
2 UL+
24 Snälltåget+
132 Länstrafiken Jämtland
2 UL+
24 Snälltåget+
6 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 5 Länstrafiken Jämtland
598 SJ 3000
80 SJ
598 SJ 3000+
6 Länstrafiken Jämtland
10 SJ
80 SJ+
6 Länstrafiken JämtlandOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Uppsala to Östersund 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $101.
Distance: 249 miles (402 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $251 Average price | $98 Average price | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg 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 Uppsala to Östersund:
A train is $46 (€38) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Uppsala to Östersund costing on average $98 (€81).
A train is $198 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Uppsala to Östersund costing on average $251 (€206).
Other travel options to Östersund take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 50m.
Bus takes on average 8h 13m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with SJ, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ).
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 Uppsala to Östersund trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
580 SJ 3000 · 70 SJ+ 8363 X-Trafik | 5:00 PM Uppsala Central Station | 13h25 | 6:25 AM Östersund Central Station | 2 transfers | |
598 SJ 3000+ 6 Länstrafiken Jämtland+ 2 UL | 5:09 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 5h37 | 10:46 PM Östersund Koporten | 2 transfers | |
598 SJ 3000+ 40 Länstrafiken Jämtland+ 2 UL+ 132 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 5:09 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 12h04 | 5:13 AM Östersund, Körfältet | 3 transfers | |
598 SJ 3000+ 6 Länstrafiken Jämtland+ 2 UL+ 5 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 5:09 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 6h18 | 11:27 PM Östersund, Per Magnérs väg | 3 transfers | |
598 SJ 3000 | 5:30 PM Uppsala Central Station | 4h37 | 10:07 PM Östersund Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
598 SJ 3000+ 6 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 5:30 PM Uppsala Central Station | 5h05 | 10:35 PM Östersund | 1 transfer | |
598 SJ 3000+ 7503 Norrtåg | 5:30 PM Uppsala Central Station | 13h48 | 7:18 AM Östersund | 1 transfer | |
582 SJ 3000 · 70 SJ+ 8363 X-Trafik | 6:00 PM Uppsala Central Station | 12h25 | 6:25 AM Östersund Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2 UL+ 70 SJ+ 6 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 10:54 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 7h52 | 6:46 AM Östersund Koporten | 2 transfers | |
2 UL+ 70 SJ+ 6 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 5 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 10:54 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 8h12 | 7:06 AM Östersund, Per Magnérs väg | 3 transfers | |
2 UL+ 70 SJ+ 127 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 10:54 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 8h52 | 7:46 AM Östersund, Körfältet | 2 transfers | |
70 SJ | 11:26 PM Uppsala Central Station | 6h59 | 6:25 AM Östersund Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
70 SJ+ 7500 Norrtåg | 11:26 PM Uppsala Central Station | 8h00 | 7:26 AM Östersund | 1 transfer | |
70 SJ+ 6 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 11:26 PM Uppsala Central Station | 7h30 | 6:56 AM Östersund | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
560 SJ 3000 · 10 SJ | 7:00 AM Uppsala Central Station | 11h18 | 6:18 PM Östersund Central Station | 1 transfer | |
560 SJ 3000+ 57510 Norrtåg · 7510 Norrtåg | 7:00 AM Uppsala Central Station | 9h31 | 4:31 PM Östersund Central Station | 2 transfers | |
560 SJ 3000+ 7512 Norrtåg | 7:00 AM Uppsala Central Station | 12h05 | 7:05 PM Östersund Central Station | 1 transfer | |
562 SJ 3000 · 10 SJ | 7:59 AM Uppsala Central Station | 10h19 | 6:18 PM Östersund Central Station | 1 transfer | |
562 SJ 3000+ 7514 Norrtåg | 7:59 AM Uppsala Central Station | 12h36 | 8:35 PM Östersund Central Station | 1 transfer | |
562 SJ 3000+ 7512 Norrtåg | 7:59 AM Uppsala Central Station | 11h06 | 7:05 PM Östersund Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2 UL+ 80 SJ+ 132 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 8:10 AM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 6h38 | 2:48 PM Östersund, Körfältet | 2 transfers | |
80 SJ+ 6 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 5 Länstrafiken Jämtland+ 2 UL | 8:10 AM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 5h57 | 2:07 PM Östersund, Per Magnérs väg | 3 transfers | |
80 SJ+ 6 Länstrafiken Jämtland+ 2 UL | 8:10 AM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 5h37 | 1:47 PM Östersund Koporten | 2 transfers | |
80 SJ+ 7513 Norrtåg | 8:31 AM Uppsala Central Station | 7h50 | 4:21 PM Östersund | 1 transfer | |
80 SJ | 8:31 AM Uppsala Central Station | 4h46 | 1:17 PM Östersund Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
80 SJ+ 6 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 8:31 AM Uppsala Central Station | 5h25 | 1:56 PM Östersund | 1 transfer | |
566 SJ 3000+ 7512 Norrtåg | 10:00 AM Uppsala Central Station | 9h05 | 7:05 PM Östersund Central Station | 1 transfer | |
566 SJ 3000 · 10 SJ | 10:00 AM Uppsala Central Station | 8h18 | 6:18 PM Östersund Central Station | 1 transfer | |
566 SJ 3000+ 57510 Norrtåg · 7510 Norrtåg | 10:00 AM Uppsala Central Station | 6h31 | 4:31 PM Östersund Central Station | 2 transfers | |
566 SJ 3000+ 7514 Norrtåg | 10:00 AM Uppsala Central Station | 10h35 | 8:35 PM Östersund Central Station | 1 transfer | |
566 SJ 3000+ 57510 Norrtåg · 7510 Norrtåg | 10:00 AM Uppsala Central Station | 6h35 | 4:35 PM Östersund | 2 transfers | |
570 SJ 3000+ 7514 Norrtåg | 12:00 PM Uppsala Central Station | 8h35 | 8:35 PM Östersund Central Station | 1 transfer | |
570 SJ 3000+ 7512 Norrtåg | 12:00 PM Uppsala Central Station | 7h05 | 7:05 PM Östersund Central Station | 1 transfer | |
570 SJ 3000 · 10 SJ | 12:00 PM Uppsala Central Station | 6h18 | 6:18 PM Östersund Central Station | 1 transfer | |
10 SJ+ 6 Länstrafiken Jämtland+ 2 UL | 12:33 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 6h14 | 6:47 PM Östersund Koporten | 2 transfers | |
10 SJ+ 4 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 5 Länstrafiken Jämtland+ 2 UL | 12:33 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 6h34 | 7:07 PM Östersund, Per Magnérs väg | 3 transfers | |
10 SJ+ 7517 Norrtåg | 12:55 PM Uppsala Central Station | 7h37 | 8:32 PM Östersund | 1 transfer | |
10 SJ+ 7514 Norrtåg | 12:55 PM Uppsala Central Station | 7h40 | 8:35 PM Östersund Central Station | 1 transfer | |
10 SJ | 12:55 PM Uppsala Central Station | 5h23 | 6:18 PM Östersund Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
10 SJ+ 6 Länstrafiken Jämtland | 12:55 PM Uppsala Central Station | 5h40 | 6:35 PM Östersund | 1 transfer | |
10 SJ+ 7512 Norrtåg | 12:55 PM Uppsala Central Station | 6h10 | 7:05 PM Östersund Central Station | 1 transfer | |
10 SJ+ 8363 X-Trafik+ 70 SJ | 12:55 PM Uppsala Central Station | 17h30 | 6:25 AM Östersund Central Station | 2 transfers | |
574 SJ 3000+ 7514 Norrtåg | 2:00 PM Uppsala Central Station | 6h35 | 8:35 PM Östersund Central Station | 1 transfer | |
574 SJ 3000 · 70 SJ+ 8363 X-Trafik | 2:00 PM Uppsala Central Station | 16h25 | 6:25 AM Östersund Central Station | 2 transfers | |
576 SJ 3000+ 7514 Norrtåg | 3:00 PM Uppsala Central Station | 5h35 | 8:35 PM Östersund Central Station | 1 transfer | |
576 SJ 3000+ 7514 Norrtåg | 3:00 PM Uppsala Central Station | 5h39 | 8:39 PM Östersund | 1 transfer | |
576 SJ 3000+ 8363 X-Trafik+ 70 SJ | 3:00 PM Uppsala Central Station | 15h25 | 6:25 AM Östersund Central Station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Uppsala to Östersund run on average 25 times per day, taking around 5h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 249 miles (402 km) distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 249 miles (402 km) |
Average train duration 5h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 35m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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.
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Östersund Central Station -> Stortorget, Östersund
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Uppsala to Östersund by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Östersund, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Uppsala to Östersund trains use the Uppsala, Centralstation to Östersund Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Östersund, sjukhus. Use this guide to compare Uppsala and Östersund train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Uppsala, Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Stationen, Kitchen & Table Uppsala
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Uppsala, Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Uppsala, Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Uppsala, Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Uppsala, Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Uppsala, Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Uppsala, Elite Hotel Academia, Clarion Hotel Gillet.
Östersund Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurang Arctura, Jazzköket
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Östersund Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Östersund Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Östersund Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Östersund Centralstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Östersund Centralstation: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Clarion Hotel Grand Östersund, Best Western Hotel Gamla Teatern, Hotell Östersund.
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