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.
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.
👋 Also check out Umeå → Arvika if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lillestrøm stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Umea (UME).
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Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation and then to Umeå Östra station.
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Take the bus to Karlstad Busstationen then Arlanda terminal 4 buss and then to Umeå Busstation.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 20m | SEK 1,885($175) | twice daily | 1,049km (652 miles) |
Train to Stockholm Centralstation, Fly | 5h 10m | SEK 1,755($165) | 4 times a week | 905km (562 miles) |
Train to Stockholm Centralstation, Fly | 5h 25m | SEK 2,105($200) | 4 times a week | 907km (564 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 9h 45m | SEK 1,115($105) | 4 times a week | 1,089km (677 miles) |
Train via Hallsberg station | 12h 30m | SEK 960($90) | once daily | 925km (575 miles) |
Bus | 14h 25m | SEK 1,235($115) | twice a week | 1,044km (649 miles) |
Drive | 10h 10m | SEK 1,765($165) | on demand | 884km (549 miles) |
Värmlandstrafik
Dalatrafik
X-trafik
Tapanis Buss
Vy Buss
Vy Nattåg
Tågab
Norwegian Air International
Braathens Regional Aviation
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