How to travel from Uppsala to Umeå

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Compare train, flight, and bus for Uppsala to Umeå

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Uppsala to Umeå among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €62, while a flight costs an average of €196.

Distance: 287 miles (462 km)

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€62

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€196

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€21

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6h 36m

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3h 6m

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1h 6m

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6h 27m

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1.4 - 2.8kg

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Sas Airways

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The cheapest way to travel from Uppsala to Umeå is a train with an average price of €62.

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

A train is €134 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Uppsala to Umeå costing on average €196.

The fastest way to travel from Uppsala to Umeå is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 6m.

Other travel options to Umeå take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Uppsala and Umeå including taking a train, flight, and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Uppsala to Umeå among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 21m sooner (6h 6m by train vs 6h 27m by car). Tickets start at around €62 compared to roughly €21 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Uppsala to Umeå

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • SJ560 SJ
    7:00 AM5h36
    Uppsala Central Station
    12:36 PMUmeå Central Station
    €191One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SJ560 SJ
    7:00 AM5h36
    Uppsala Central Station
    12:36 PMUmeå Central Station
    €191One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD84005
    8:20 AM1h00
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    9:20 AMUmea Airport
    €1491One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SJ574 SJ
    2:00 PM5h33
    Uppsala Central Station
    7:33 PMUmeå Central Station
    €341One-way
    0 transfers
  • SJ92 SJ
    10:00 PM9h11
    Uppsala Central Station
    7:11 AMUmeå Central Station
    €441One-way
    0 transfers
  • SJ10 SJ+Tågkompaniet Norrtåg7416 Norrtåg
    12:55 PM6h30
    Uppsala Central Station
    7:25 PMUmeå Central Station
    €491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD84011
    2:40 PM1h00
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    3:40 PMUmea Airport
    €2021One-way
    0 transfers
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD84019
    9:20 PM1h00
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    10:20 PMUmea Airport
    €2021One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK24
    8:15 AM1h05
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    9:20 AMUmea Airport
    €2521One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Uppsala 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 Uppsala to Umeå.

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There are 3 options to travel between Uppsala and Umeå including taking a train, flight, and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Uppsala to Umeå is a train with an average price of €62.

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

A train is €134 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Uppsala to Umeå costing on average €196.

The fastest way to travel from Uppsala to Umeå is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 6m.

Other travel options to Umeå take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 36m.

The distance from Uppsala to Umeå is approximately 287 miles (462 km).
The average frequency per day from Uppsala to Umeå is:
  • Around 31 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Uppsala and Umeå as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Uppsala to Umeå:
  • Flights mostly depart from Stockholm Arlanda Airport and arrive in Umea Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Uppsala Central Station and arrive in Umeå Central Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Uppsala to Umeå, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SJ, Tågkompaniet Norrtåg, XTrafik to go to Umeå by train.
  • Travel with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Sas Airways to go to Umeå by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Uppsala to Umeå with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with SJ.
  • 6 direct flights per day with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Sas Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Uppsala to Umeå often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Gothenburg, Luleå, Ornskoldsvik, 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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