The distance between Östersund and Umeå is around 363km (226 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Östersund to Umeå by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Umeå → Östersund if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Sundsvall Centralstation and then to Umeå Centralstation.
Vy Norrtåg
+ 1 othersTake the bus to Örnsköldsvik Centralstation and then to Umeå Busstation.
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There are several options for getting from Östersund to Umeå by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 370 ($35) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 555 ($52).
The distance between Östersund and Umeå is around 363km (226 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 288km (179 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Östersund and Umeå by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Östersund to Umeå is to drive which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx SEK 555 ($52).
The cheapest way to travel between Östersund and Umeå, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 370 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Östersund and Umeå. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Östersund to Umeå. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sundsvall Centralstation. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
Vy Norrtåg, Swedish Railways and Vy Nattåg run train services between Östersund and Umeå. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5hrs, 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 Östersund and Umeå. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Östersund to Umeå. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Örnsköldsvik Centralstation. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
Din Tur and Y-buss run regular bus services between Östersund and Umeå. Buses run twice a week and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Östersund to Umeå. We recommend that you take the train to Sundsvall Centralstation and then to Umeå Centralstation. instead which will take 5hrs.
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 Östersund and Umeå. The distance is around 363km (226 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Östersund to Umeå is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around SEK 370 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 5hrs | SEK 370($35) | 4 times a day | 468km (291 miles) |
Bus | 5h 40m | SEK 370($35) | twice a week | 391km (243 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | SEK 555($52) | on demand | 363km (226 miles) |
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FlexFlight ApS
The following major airports near Umeå offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.