How to travel from Arvika to Umeå, Sweden

The distance between Arvika and Umeå is around 884km (549 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Arvika to Umeå by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lillestrøm stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Umea (UME).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,885($175)
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Train

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation and then to Umeå Östra station.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,115($105)

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Bus

Take the bus to Karlstad Busstationen then Arlanda terminal 4 buss and then to Umeå Busstation.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,235($115)
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Drive

Drive to Umeå.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Distance884km (549 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arvika and Umeå

There are several options for getting from Arvika to Umeå by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 960 ($90) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 1,885 ($175).

The distance between Arvika and Umeå is around 884km (549 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 602km (374 miles)

It takes around 9h 45m to get from Arvika and Umeå by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arvika to Umeå is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx SEK 1,885 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Arvika and Umeå, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 960 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arvika and Umeå. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arvika to Umeå. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stockholm Centralstation. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

Swedish Railways, Vy Nattåg and Norwegian Railways run train services between Arvika and Umeå. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 9h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Arvika and Umeå. It typically takes around 14h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Arvika to Umeå. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Karlstad Busstationen and Arlanda terminal 4 buss. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 14h 25m.

Värmlandstrafik, Vy Buss, Vy Travel AB and Y-buss run regular bus services between Arvika and Umeå. Buses run twice a week and take around 14h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arvika to Umeå. We recommend that you take the train to Lillestrøm stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Umea (UME). instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Umeå is Umeå Airport (UME) (UME) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Umeå. Skelleftea Airport (SFT) (SFT) and Sundsvall-Timra Airport (SDL) (SDL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Arvika and Umeå. The distance is around 884km (549 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arvika to Umeå is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around SEK 1,115 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arvika and Umeå

Transport options from Arvika to Umeå
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 20m
SEK 1,885($175)
twice daily1,049km (652 miles)
Train to Stockholm Centralstation, Fly5h 10m
SEK 1,755($165)
4 times a week905km (562 miles)
Train to Stockholm Centralstation, Fly5h 25m
SEK 2,105($200)
4 times a week907km (564 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 45m
SEK 1,115($105)
4 times a week1,089km (677 miles)
Train via Hallsberg station12h 30m
SEK 960($90)
once daily925km (575 miles)
Bus
14h 25m
SEK 1,235($115)
twice a week1,044km (649 miles)
Drive
10h 10m
SEK 1,765($165)
on demand884km (549 miles)

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Airports near Umeå

The following major airports near Umeå offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.

UME
Umeå Airport (UME)
International Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Umeå
SFT
Skelleftea Airport (SFT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Umeå
SDL
Sundsvall-Timra Airport (SDL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
202km (126 miles) from Umeå