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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 $132 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 7m. 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 $132, while a flight costs an average of $319.
Distance: 506 miles (815 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$132 Average price Cheapest | $319 Average price | $172 Average price | $208 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 2m Average total duration 11h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 26m Average total duration 12h 56m Onboard + 30m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Umeå:
A train is $40 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Umeå costing on average $172 (€141).
A train is $188 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Umeå costing on average $319 (€261).
Other travel options to Umeå take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 2m.
Bus takes on average 13h 26m.
Tickets start at around $132 (€108) compared to roughly $208 (€170) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $76 (€62). The journey takes 11h 32m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Gothenburg to Umeå
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.
- 452 SJ · 590 SJ+
55 Länstrafiken Västerbotten+
7446 Norrtåg8:09 PM16h14Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan12:23 PMUmeå, Nya Skravelsjövägen / AC 526 (Skravelsjö)$1041One-way5 transfers
Cheapest
- 452 SJ · 590 SJ+55 Länstrafiken Västerbotten+7446 Norrtåg8:09 PM16h14Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan12:23 PMUmeå, Nya Skravelsjövägen / AC 526 (Skravelsjö)$1041One-way5 transfers
Fastest
- SK166 · SK368:00 PM4h15Göteborg-Landvetter Airport12:15 AMUmea Airport$5171One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 452 SJ · 590 SJ+7446 Norrtåg9:11 PM14h14Gothenburg Centralstation11:25 AMUmeå Central Station$1161One-way2 transfers
- 452 SJ · 590 SJ+55 Länstrafiken Västerbotten+
6 Västtrafik8:09 PM16h14Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan12:23 PMUmeå, Nya Skravelsjövägen / AC 526 (Skravelsjö)$1271One-way5 transfers - 92 SJ+
2046 VR5:24 PM15h10Gothenburg Centralstation8:34 AMUmeå Central Station$2001One-way1 transfer
- 99011 Ybuss+
7034 Tågab+7440 Norrtåg11:15 AM19h10Gothenburg Centralstation6:25 AMUmeå Central Station$1961One-way2 transfers - 436 SJ+99011 Ybuss+7440 Norrtåg12:19 PM18h06Gothenburg Centralstation6:25 AMUmeå Central Station$2661One-way2 transfers
- SK162 · SK363:10 PM9h05Göteborg-Landvetter Airport12:15 AMUmea Airport$5931One-way1 transfer
- SK140 · SK367:00 AM17h15Göteborg-Landvetter Airport12:15 AMUmea Airport$5931One-way1 transfer
- SK162 · SK243:10 PM18h10Göteborg-Landvetter Airport9:20 AMUmea Airport$5931One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Umeå:
A train is $40 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Umeå costing on average $172 (€141).
A train is $188 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Umeå costing on average $319 (€261).
Other travel options to Umeå take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 2m.
Bus takes on average 13h 26m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Lilla Bommen and arrive in Umeå, Busstation.
- Travel with YBuss to go to Umeå by bus.
- Travel with Sas Airways, regional jet, Cityjet, braathens regional aviation to go to Umeå by flight.
- Travel with SJ, VR, vy, Tågkompaniet Norrtåg to go to Umeå by train.
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