- Must visit
Västerbottens Museum
Regional museum with exhibitions on local history, culture, Sami heritage, and the adjacent open-air heritage area Gammlia.
Cheapest price
$64
Average price
$109
Fastest journey
5 h 29 m
Average duration
5 h 32 m
Trains per day
52
Distance
462 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Uppsala to Umeå is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Uppsala to Umeå will cost around $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
Of the 52 trains that leave Uppsala for Umeå on Sun, Jun 07, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct trains cover the 462 km distance in an average of 5 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 29 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest trains will take 5 h 34 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.
8404 Mälartåg+
8374 X-Trafik+
7414 Norrtåg
8404 Mälartåg+
8374 X-Trafik+
7410 Norrtåg
8404 Mälartåg+
8374 X-Trafik+
7412 Norrtåg
92 SJ
94 SJ
574 SJ 3000
582 SJ 3000
574 SJ 3000
578 SJ 3000
582 SJ 3000Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Uppsala to Umeå among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. 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 $37, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 287 miles (462 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$78 Average price Cheapest | $230 Average price | $108 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 28m Average total duration 10h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg 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 Umeå:
A train is $30 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Uppsala to Umeå costing on average $108 (€88).
A train is $152 (€124) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Uppsala to Umeå costing on average $230 (€187).
Other travel options to Umeå take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
Bus takes on average 10h 58m.
Tickets start at around $78 (€63) compared to roughly $24 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-53.25 (€-43.39). The journey takes 7h 1m versus 6h 27m 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 Uppsala to Umeå trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
568 SJ 3000+ 7412 Norrtåg | 11:00 AM Uppsala Central Station | 6h27 | 5:27 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
568 SJ 3000 · 580 SJ 3000 | 11:00 AM Uppsala Central Station | 11h33 | 10:33 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
568 SJ 3000 · 574 SJ 3000 | 11:00 AM Uppsala Central Station | 8h33 | 7:33 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
10 SJ · 580 SJ 3000 | 12:55 PM Uppsala Central Station | 9h38 | 10:33 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
10 SJ · 574 SJ 3000 | 12:55 PM Uppsala Central Station | 6h38 | 7:33 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
10 SJ+ 7418 Norrtåg | 12:55 PM Uppsala Central Station | 8h24 | 9:19 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
574 SJ 3000+ 11 UL | 1:18 PM Uppsala Granelidsvägen | 6h15 | 7:33 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
574 SJ 3000+ 2 UL | 1:37 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 5h56 | 7:33 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
574 SJ 3000 | 2:00 PM Uppsala Central Station | 5h33 | 7:33 PM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
574 SJ 3000 | 2:00 PM Uppsala Central Station | 5h29 | 7:29 PM Umeå East Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
574 SJ 3000 · 580 SJ 3000 | 2:00 PM Uppsala Central Station | 8h33 | 10:33 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
574 SJ 3000+ 7418 Norrtåg | 2:00 PM Uppsala Central Station | 7h19 | 9:19 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
576 SJ 3000+ 7418 Norrtåg | 3:00 PM Uppsala Central Station | 6h19 | 9:19 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
576 SJ 3000 · 580 SJ 3000 | 3:00 PM Uppsala Central Station | 7h33 | 10:33 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
576 SJ 3000+ 7418 Norrtåg | 3:00 PM Uppsala Central Station | 6h19 | 9:19 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
576 SJ 3000+ 7418 Norrtåg | 3:00 PM Uppsala Central Station | 6h14 | 9:14 PM Umeå East Station | 1 transfer | |
8440 Mälartåg+ 8370 X-Trafik+ 580 SJ 3000 | 3:12 PM Uppsala Central Station | 7h21 | 10:33 PM Umeå Central Station | 2 transfers | |
580 SJ 3000+ 11 UL | 4:11 PM Uppsala Granelidsvägen | 6h22 | 10:33 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
580 SJ 3000+ 2 UL | 4:37 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 5h56 | 10:33 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
580 SJ 3000 | 5:00 PM Uppsala Central Station | 5h33 | 10:33 PM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
580 SJ 3000 | 5:00 PM Uppsala Central Station | 5h29 | 10:29 PM Umeå East Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
92 SJ+ 11 UL | 9:58 PM Uppsala Granelidsvägen | 8h44 | 6:42 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
92 SJ+ 2 UL | 10:21 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 8h21 | 6:42 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
70 SJ+ 63 Länstrafiken i Västerbotten AB+ 11 UL+ 45 Länstrafiken i Västerbotten AB | 10:39 PM Uppsala Granelidsvägen | 14h51 | 1:30 PM Umeå, Busstation | 3 transfers | |
92 SJ | 10:44 PM Uppsala Central Station | 7h51 | 6:35 AM Umeå East Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
92 SJ | 10:44 PM Uppsala Central Station | 7h58 | 6:42 AM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
70 SJ+ 2 UL+ 63 Länstrafiken i Västerbotten AB · 45 Länstrafiken i Västerbotten AB | 11:01 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 14h29 | 1:30 PM Umeå, Busstation | 3 transfers | |
70 SJ+ 31 Länstrafiken i Västerbotten AB · 63 Länstrafiken i Västerbotten AB · 45 Länstrafiken i Västerbotten AB | 11:26 PM Uppsala Central Station | 15h04 | 2:30 PM Umeå | 3 transfers | |
70 SJ+ 45 Länstrafiken i Västerbotten AB · 63 Länstrafiken i Västerbotten AB | 11:26 PM Uppsala Central Station | 14h04 | 1:30 PM Umeå, Busstation | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
8374 X-Trafik+ 7414 Norrtåg+ 8404 Mälartåg | 6:12 AM Uppsala Central Station | 12h12 | 6:24 PM Umeå Central Station | 2 transfers | |
8374 X-Trafik+ 7410 Norrtåg+ 8404 Mälartåg | 6:12 AM Uppsala Central Station | 9h12 | 3:24 PM Umeå Central Station | 2 transfers | |
8374 X-Trafik+ 7412 Norrtåg+ 8404 Mälartåg | 6:12 AM Uppsala Central Station | 11h15 | 5:27 PM Umeå Central Station | 2 transfers | |
564 SJ 3000+ 7410 Norrtåg | 9:00 AM Uppsala Central Station | 6h18 | 3:18 PM Umeå East Station | 1 transfer | |
564 SJ 3000+ 7410 Norrtåg | 9:00 AM Uppsala Central Station | 6h24 | 3:24 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
564 SJ 3000+ 7414 Norrtåg | 9:00 AM Uppsala Central Station | 9h24 | 6:24 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
564 SJ 3000+ 7410 Norrtåg | 9:00 AM Uppsala Central Station | 6h24 | 3:24 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
564 SJ 3000+ 7412 Norrtåg | 9:00 AM Uppsala Central Station | 8h27 | 5:27 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
566 SJ 3000+ 7412 Norrtåg | 10:00 AM Uppsala Central Station | 7h23 | 5:23 PM Umeå East Station | 1 transfer | |
566 SJ 3000+ 7412 Norrtåg | 10:00 AM Uppsala Central Station | 7h27 | 5:27 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
566 SJ 3000 · 574 SJ 3000 | 10:00 AM Uppsala Central Station | 9h33 | 7:33 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
566 SJ 3000+ 7412 Norrtåg | 10:00 AM Uppsala Central Station | 7h27 | 5:27 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
566 SJ 3000+ 7414 Norrtåg | 10:00 AM Uppsala Central Station | 8h24 | 6:24 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Uppsala to Umeå run on average 24 times per day, taking around 7h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $25 (€21) by flight.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 287 miles (462 km) distance in 5h 33m.
Distance 287 miles (462 km) |
Average train duration 7h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 5h 33m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Umeå — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Umeå trip today.
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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