How to travel from Linköping to Umeå, Sweden

The distance between Linköping and Umeå is around 721km (448 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Linköping to Umeå by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out UmeåLinköping if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Umea (UME).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,630($155)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    SEK 980($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Stockholm Main Station Terminalslingan and then to Umeå Shell Teg.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,275($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Umeå.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance832km (517 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Linköping and Umeå

There are several options for getting from Linköping to Umeå by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 700 ($66) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 1,630 ($155).

The distance between Linköping and Umeå is around 721km (448 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 651km (405 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Linköping and Umeå by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Linköping to Umeå is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx SEK 1,630 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Linköping and Umeå, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 700 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Linköping and Umeå. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Linköping to Umeå. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stockholm Centralstation. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Swedish Railways, Snälltåget and Vy Nattåg run train services between Linköping and Umeå. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 8hrs, 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 Linköping and Umeå. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Linköping to Umeå. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stockholm Main Station Terminalslingan. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.

Vy Buss, Tapanis Buss, FlixBus and Y-buss run regular bus services between Linköping and Umeå. Buses run twice a week and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Linköping to Umeå. We recommend that you take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Umea (UME). instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Linköping and Umeå. The distance is around 832km (517 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Linköping to Umeå is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around SEK 1,630 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Linköping and Umeå

Transport options from Linköping to Umeå
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 30m
SEK 1,630($155)
hourly721km (448 miles)
Train to Stockholm Centralstation, Fly3h 45m
SEK 1,970($185)
hourly723km (449 miles)
Train to Stockholm Centralstation, plane4h 25m
SEK 2,640($250)
every 2 hours763km (474 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 45m
SEK 935($88)
hourly956km (594 miles)
Train
8hrs
SEK 980($90)
4 times a day904km (562 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 15m
SEK 1,275($120)
twice a week847km (526 miles)
Bus via Arlanda Airport Terminal 4 & 513hrs
SEK 700($66)
twice a week898km (558 miles)
Drive
9hrs
SEK 1,660($155)
on demand832km (517 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