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Compare train and bus for Åre to Östersund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Åre to Östersund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr146 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr146, while a train costs an average of kr196.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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kr196 Average price | kr146 Average price Cheapest | kr203 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Åre to Östersund:
A bus is kr50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Åre to Östersund costing on average kr196.
Other travel options to Östersund take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
The journey is about 2m faster (1h 16m by train vs 1h 18m by car) and roughly kr7 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (kr196 vs kr203). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Åre to Östersund
How to get from Åre to Östersund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Åre to Östersund is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11 SJ10:51 AM1h24Åre tågstation12:15 PMÖstersund Central Stationkr981One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
11 SJ10:51 AM1h24Åre tågstation12:15 PMÖstersund Central Stationkr981One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7509 Norrtåg12:10 PM1h11Åre tågstation1:21 PMÖstersundkr1921One-way0 transfers
Other options
11 SJ+
6 Länstrafiken Jämtland10:51 AM2h03Åre tågstation12:54 PMÖstersundkr1331One-way1 transfer
11 SJ+
4 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 157 Länstrafiken Jämtland10:13 AM2h41Åre, Z 638 / Tegebäcksvägen12:54 PMÖstersund Koportenkr1681One-way2 transfers
7509 Norrtåg12:10 PM1h15Åre tågstation1:25 PMÖstersund Central Stationkr1931One-way0 transfers
157 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 156 Länstrafiken Jämtland2:05 PM2h10Åre tågstation4:15 PMÖstersundkr1421One-way1 transfer
157 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 156 Länstrafiken Jämtland2:05 PM2h15Åre tågstation4:20 PMÖstersundkr1421One-way1 transfer
157 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 156 Länstrafiken Jämtland12:00 PM2h22Åre tågstation2:22 PMÖstersundkr1421One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Åre to Östersund:
A bus is kr50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Åre to Östersund costing on average kr196.
Other travel options to Östersund take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Åre and Östersund as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Åre tågstation and arrive in Östersund Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Åre, Z 638 / Tegebäcksvägen and arrive in Östersund, Körfältet.
- Travel with Snälltåget, SJ, Tågkompaniet Norrtåg to go to Östersund by train.
- Travel with Lanstrafiken to go to Östersund by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Snälltåget, SJ, Tågkompaniet Norrtåg.
- 5 direct buses per day with Lanstrafiken.
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