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Compare train and bus for Luleå to Umeå
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luleå to Umeå among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a flight costs an average of $471.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $471 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Luleå to Umeå:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luleå to Umeå costing on average $60 (€50).
A bus is $431 (€361) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luleå to Umeå costing on average $471 (€395).
Other travel options to Umeå take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 49m.
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€34) compared to roughly $55 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€13). The journey takes 4h 47m versus 3h 15m 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 Luleå to Umeå
How to get from Luleå to Umeå by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luleå to Umeå is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 21 Länstrafiken Norrbotten+7109 Norrtåg6:55 PM4h09Luleå11:04 PMUmeå Central Station$411One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 21 Länstrafiken Norrbotten+7109 Norrtåg6:55 PM4h09Luleå11:04 PMUmeå Central Station$411One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 21 Länstrafiken Norrbotten+7109 Norrtåg6:55 PM4h09Luleå11:04 PMUmeå Central Station$411One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 57103 Norrtåg · 7103 Norrtåg8:19 AM4h09Luleå, Centralstation12:28 PMUmeå Central Station$611One-way1 transfer
- 100 Länstrafiken Västerbotten9:35 AM4h35Luleå2:10 PMUmeå Central Station$471One-way0 transfers
- 100 Länstrafiken Västerbotten1:55 PM4h35Luleå6:30 PMUmeå Central Station$471One-way0 transfers
- 20 Länstrafiken Västerbotten10:00 AM5h05Luleå3:05 PMUmeå Central Station$471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luleå to Umeå:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luleå to Umeå costing on average $60 (€50).
A bus is $431 (€361) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luleå to Umeå costing on average $471 (€395).
Other travel options to Umeå take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 49m.
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
- Around 27 buses per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luleå and Umeå as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
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- {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Luleå Spantgatan and arrive in Umeå, Busstation.
- Travel with Lanstrafiken to go to Umeå by bus.
- Travel with Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Umeå by flight.
- Travel with Tågkompaniet Norrtåg, SJ to go to Umeå by train.
- 19 direct buses per day with Lanstrafiken.
- 5 direct trains per day with Tågkompaniet Norrtåg, SJ.
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