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Compare train and flight for Umeå to Uppsala
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Umeå to Uppsala among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 287 miles (462 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$87 Average price Cheapest | $197 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg 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 Uppsala:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Umeå to Uppsala costing on average $87 (€70).
A bus is $139 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Umeå to Uppsala costing on average $197 (€157).
Other travel options to Uppsala take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
Bus takes on average 16h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Umeå to Uppsala
How to get from Umeå to Uppsala by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Umeå to Uppsala is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
565 SJ 3000+
68435 Mälartåg · 8435 Mälartåg4:25 AM7h22Umeå East Station11:47 AMUppsala Central Station$481One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
565 SJ 3000+
68435 Mälartåg · 8435 Mälartåg4:25 AM7h22Umeå East Station11:47 AMUppsala Central Station$481One-way2 transfers
Fastest
SK202712:40 PM1h05Umea Airport1:45 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$4311One-way0 transfers
Other options
565 SJ 3000+
68435 Mälartåg · 8435 Mälartåg4:21 AM7h26Umeå Central Station11:47 AMUppsala Central Station$481One-way2 transfers
565 SJ 3000+
68435 Mälartåg · 8435 Mälartåg+
3 UL4:21 AM7h56Umeå Central Station12:17 PMUppsala Djäknegatan$541One-way4 transfers
565 SJ 3000+
68435 Mälartåg · 8435 Mälartåg+
11 UL4:21 AM8h06Umeå Central Station12:27 PMUppsala Granelidsvägen$541One-way3 transfers
SK295:30 PM1h05Umea Airport6:35 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$4311One-way0 transfers
SK20317:40 PM1h05Umea Airport8:45 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$4311One-way0 transfers
D840069:45 AM1h05Umea Airport10:50 AMStockholm Arlanda Airport$4681One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Umeå to Uppsala:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Umeå to Uppsala costing on average $87 (€70).
A bus is $139 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Umeå to Uppsala costing on average $197 (€157).
Other travel options to Uppsala take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
Bus takes on average 16h 18m.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Umeå and Uppsala as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Umea Airport and arrive in Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Umeå Central Station and arrive in Uppsala Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Umeå, Nya Skravelsjövägen / AC 526 (Skravelsjö) and arrive in Uppsala Djäknegatan.
- Travel with SJ, Tågkompaniet Norrtåg, vy, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Uppsala by train.
- Travel with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Sas Airways to go to Uppsala by flight.
- Travel with Tapanis Buss to go to Uppsala by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ).
- 7 direct flights per day with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Sas Airways.
- 0 direct buses per day with Tapanis Buss.
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