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Compare train and bus for Haparanda to Umeå
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Haparanda to Umeå among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 179 miles (289 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$54 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Haparanda to Umeå
Compare the available ways to get from Haparanda to Umeå, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Haparanda to Umeå:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Haparanda to Umeå costing on average $78.
Other travel options to Umeå take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 3m.
Tickets start at around $54 compared to roughly $79 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26. The journey takes 7h 33m versus 4h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Haparanda to Umeå
How to get from Haparanda to Umeå by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Haparanda to Umeå is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
20 Länstrafiken Västerbotten6:54 AM 8h11 Haparanda station 3:05 PM Umeå Central Station $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
20 Länstrafiken Västerbotten6:54 AM 8h11 Haparanda station 3:05 PM Umeå Central Station $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7183 Norrtåg · 7103 Norrtåg7:11 AM 5h17 Haparanda station 12:28 PM Umeå Central Station $52 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
11 Länstrafiken Norrbotten · 55 Länstrafiken Norrbotten · 28 Länstrafiken Norrbotten+
93 SJ Nattåg3:24 PM 10h17 Haparanda station 1:41 AM Umeå Central Station $51 1 One-way 3 transfers
11 Länstrafiken Norrbotten · 55 Länstrafiken Norrbotten · 28 Länstrafiken Norrbotten+
93 SJ Nattåg3:20 PM 10h21 Haparanda 1:41 AM Umeå Central Station $51 1 One-way 3 transfers
7185 Norrtåg · 7109 Norrtåg1:47 PM 9h17 Haparanda station 11:04 PM Umeå Central Station $52 1 One-way 1 transfer
20 Länstrafiken Västerbotten6:50 AM 8h15 Haparanda 3:05 PM Umeå Central Station $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
54 Länstrafiken Norrbotten · 63 Länstrafiken Norrbotten · 11 Länstrafiken Norrbotten · 100 Länstrafiken Västerbotten12:22 PM 9h08 Haparanda station 9:30 PM Umeå Central Station $27 1 One-way 3 transfers
54 Länstrafiken Norrbotten · 63 Länstrafiken Norrbotten · 11 Länstrafiken Norrbotten · 100 Länstrafiken Västerbotten12:20 PM 9h10 Haparanda 9:30 PM Umeå Central Station $27 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Haparanda to Umeå:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Haparanda to Umeå costing on average $78.
Other travel options to Umeå take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 3m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Haparanda and Umeå as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with Tågkompaniet Norrtåg, SJ to go to Umeå by train.
- Travel with Lanstrafiken to go to Umeå by bus.
- 9 direct buses per day with Lanstrafiken.
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