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Compare train, flight, and bus for Gothenburg to Umeå
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Umeå among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $60, while a flight costs an average of $496.
Distance: 506 miles (815 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price Cheapest | $496 Average price | $203 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 1m Average total duration 11h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Gothenburg to Umeå
Compare the available ways to get from Gothenburg to Umeå, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Umeå:
A train is $437 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Umeå costing on average $496.
Other travel options to Umeå take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 1m.
Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $203 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $144. The journey takes 11h 31m versus 11h 18m 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.
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How to get from Gothenburg to Umeå by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Umeå is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
184 SJ Regional+
92 SJ Nattåg3:29 PM 15h42 Gothenburg Centralstation 7:11 AM Umeå Central Station $81 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 184 SJ Regional+92 SJ Nattåg
3:29 PM 15h42 Gothenburg Centralstation 7:11 AM Umeå Central Station $81 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- SK158 · SK34
4:10 PM 2h50 Göteborg-Landvetter Airport 7:00 PM Umea Airport $517 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 178 SJ Regional+94 SJ Nattåg
12:29 PM 13h39 Gothenburg Centralstation 2:08 AM Umeå Central Station $96 1 One-way 1 transfer - 186 SJ Regional+
804 UL+92 SJ Nattåg4:29 PM 14h42 Gothenburg Centralstation 7:11 AM Umeå Central Station $112 1 One-way 2 transfers - 192 SJ Regional+
8410 Mälartåg+773 UL+
7410 Norrtåg7:29 PM 19h55 Gothenburg Centralstation 3:24 PM Umeå Central Station $119 1 One-way 4 transfers
- SK166 · SK28
7:55 PM 17h00 Göteborg-Landvetter Airport 12:55 PM Umea Airport $187 1 One-way 1 transfer - SK166 · SK38
7:55 PM 3h05 Göteborg-Landvetter Airport 11:00 PM Umea Airport $256 1 One-way 1 transfer - SK140 · SK26
6:20 AM 3h00 Göteborg-Landvetter Airport 9:20 AM Umea Airport $289 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Umeå:
A train is $437 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Umeå costing on average $496.
Other travel options to Umeå take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 1m.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 23 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg and Umeå as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Göteborg-Landvetter Airport and arrive in Umea Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Umeå Central Station.
- Travel with SJ, VR, TagiBergslagen, Tågkompaniet Norrtåg, Tågab, Snälltåget to go to Umeå by train.
- Travel with Sas Airways to go to Umeå by flight.
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