How to travel from Luleå to Umeå

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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 €9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, while a train costs an average of €47.

Distance: 133 miles (215 km)

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€9

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€47

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€46

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4h 56m

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4h 26m

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The cheapest way to travel from Luleå to Umeå is a bus with an average price of €9.

This is compared to other travel options from Luleå to Umeå:

A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luleå to Umeå costing on average €47.

The fastest way to travel from Luleå to Umeå is by train with an average journey time of 4h 50m.

Other travel options to Umeå take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Luleå and Umeå including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Luleå to Umeå among Omio's users.

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from Luleå to Umeå

How to get from Luleå to Umeå by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Luleå to Umeå is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Lanstrafiken100 Länstrafiken Västerbotten
    1:55 PM4h35
    Luleå
    6:30 PMUmeå Central Station
    391One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Lanstrafiken100 Länstrafiken Västerbotten
    1:55 PM4h35
    Luleå
    6:30 PMUmeå Central Station
    391One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Tågkompaniet Norrtåg7107 Norrtåg
    1:29 PM3h55
    Luleå, Centralstation
    5:24 PMUmeå Central Station
    511One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SJ93 SJ
    9:09 PM4h32
    Luleå, Centralstation
    1:41 AMUmeå Central Station
    391One-way
    0 transfers
  • SJ93 SJ+Lanstrafiken123 Länstrafiken i Västerbotten AB
    9:09 PM7h55
    Luleå, Centralstation
    5:04 AMUmeå
    421One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lanstrafiken28 Länstrafiken i Norrbotten AB+SJ93 SJ
    9:04 PM4h37
    Luleå Spantgatan
    1:41 AMUmeå Central Station
    441One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lanstrafiken100 Länstrafiken Västerbotten
    9:35 AM4h35
    Luleå
    2:10 PMUmeå Central Station
    391One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lanstrafiken20 Länstrafiken Västerbotten
    10:00 AM5h05
    Luleå
    3:05 PMUmeå Central Station
    391One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Luleå to Umeå

Travel to Umeå easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Luleå to Umeå.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Luleå and Umeå including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Luleå to Umeå is a bus with an average price of €9.

This is compared to other travel options from Luleå to Umeå:

A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luleå to Umeå costing on average €47.

The fastest way to travel from Luleå to Umeå is by train with an average journey time of 4h 50m.

Other travel options to Umeå take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 56m.

The distance from Luleå to Umeå is approximately 133 miles (215 km).
The average frequency per day from Luleå to Umeå is:
  • Around 28 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Luleå to Umeå:
  • {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Lulea Airport and arrive in Umea Airport.
  • {stationMode_2} mostly depart from {departureStation_2} and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
  • {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Luleå Spantgatan and arrive in Umeå, Busstation.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Luleå to Umeå, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Tågkompaniet Norrtåg, SJ, vy to go to Umeå by train.
  • Travel with Lanstrafiken to go to Umeå by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Luleå to Umeå with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Tågkompaniet Norrtåg, SJ.
  • 19 direct buses per day with Lanstrafiken.
Omio customers who travel from Luleå to Umeå often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Copenhagen, Sundsvall. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Umeå and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Umeå to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling visit to Umeå, 2 to 3 days is ideal to explore its cultural sites, museums, and natural beauty.

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