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Compare bus, train, and flight for Umeå to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Umeå to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $57, and a flight costs an average of $132.
Distance: 506 miles (815 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$116 Average price Cheapest | $380 Average price | $205 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 11m Average total duration 11h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.9kg 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 Umeå to Gothenburg:
A train is $49 (€40) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Umeå to Gothenburg costing on average $165 (€135).
A train is $264 (€216) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Umeå to Gothenburg costing on average $380 (€311).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 41m.
Bus takes on average 13h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Umeå to Gothenburg
How to get from Umeå to Gothenburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Umeå to Gothenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7401 Norrtåg+
98004 Y-Buss+
2043 VR Snabbtåg · 62043 VR Snabbtåg4:35 AM17h15Umeå Central Station9:50 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$1491One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
7401 Norrtåg+
98004 Y-Buss+
2043 VR Snabbtåg · 62043 VR Snabbtåg4:35 AM17h15Umeå Central Station9:50 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$1491One-way3 transfers
Fastest
SK2027 · SK1631:40 PM3h45Umea Airport5:25 PMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport$6941One-way1 transfer
Other options
7401 Norrtåg+
98004 Y-Buss+
445 X 20004:35 AM18h20Umeå Central Station10:55 PMGothenburg Centralstation$1501One-way2 transfers
7403 Norrtåg+
98004 Y-Buss+
445 X 20005:34 AM17h21Umeå Central Station10:55 PMGothenburg Centralstation$1531One-way2 transfers
7401 Norrtåg+
443 X 2000+
98004 Y-Buss4:35 AM17h20Umeå Central Station9:55 PMGothenburg Centralstation$1621One-way2 transfers
7401 Norrtåg+
98004 Y-Buss+
2045 VR Snabbtåg · 62045 VR Snabbtåg4:35 AM18h15Umeå Central Station10:50 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$1491One-way3 transfers
7403 Norrtåg+
98004 Y-Buss+
2043 VR Snabbtåg · 62043 VR Snabbtåg5:34 AM16h16Umeå Central Station9:50 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$1531One-way3 transfers
7403 Norrtåg+
98004 Y-Buss+
62045 VR Snabbtåg · 2045 VR Snabbtåg5:34 AM17h16Umeå Central Station10:50 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$1531One-way3 transfers
SK33 · SK1631:05 PM4h20Umea Airport5:25 PMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport$6151One-way1 transfer
SK2027 · SK1711:40 PM9h40Umea Airport11:20 PMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport$6941One-way1 transfer
SK33 · SK1711:05 PM10h15Umea Airport11:20 PMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport$8321One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Umeå to Gothenburg:
A train is $49 (€40) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Umeå to Gothenburg costing on average $165 (€135).
A train is $264 (€216) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Umeå to Gothenburg costing on average $380 (€311).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 41m.
Bus takes on average 13h 38m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Umeå and Gothenburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Umea Airport and arrive in Göteborg-Landvetter Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Umeå Central Station and arrive in Gothenburg Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Umeå, Nya Skravelsjövägen / AC 526 (Skravelsjö) and arrive in Göteborg, Lilla Bommen.
- Travel with SJ, VR, vy to go to Gothenburg by train.
- Travel with Sas Airways, regional jet, braathens regional aviation, Cityjet to go to Gothenburg by flight.
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