How to travel from Skellefteå to Östersund, Sweden

The distance between Skellefteå and Östersund is around 462km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Skellefteå to Östersund by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Skelleftea (SFT) to Ostersund (OSD).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    SEK 4,755($445)
Operated byScandinavian Airlines+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Örnsköldsvik and then to Östersund Centrum.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 480($45)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Umeå Busstation then take the train to Sundsvall Västra station and then to Östersund Centralstation.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Östersund.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance462km (287 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skellefteå and Östersund

There are several options for getting from Skellefteå to Östersund by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 4,755 ($445).

The distance between Skellefteå and Östersund is around 462km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 354km (220 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Skellefteå and Östersund by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Skellefteå to Östersund is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx SEK 4,755 ($445).

The cheapest way to travel between Skellefteå and Östersund, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Skellefteå and Östersund. We recommend that you fly from Skelleftea (SFT) to Ostersund (OSD). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Skellefteå and Östersund. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Skellefteå to Östersund. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Örnsköldsvik. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

Tapanis Buss and Din Tur run regular bus services between Skellefteå and Östersund. Buses run twice a week and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Skellefteå and Östersund. Flights depart from Skelleftea (SFT) and arrive at Ostersund (OSD) - via Stockholm (ARN). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Skellefteå to Östersund. There is however a flight that goes via Stockholm (ARN). This services will take at least 2h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Skellefteå to Östersund typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Skelleftea (SFT) and and arrive into Ostersund (OSD).

The closest major airport to Östersund is Are Ostersund Airport (OSD) (OSD) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Östersund. Sundsvall-Timra Airport (SDL) (SDL) and Umeå Airport (UME) (UME) 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 Skellefteå and Östersund. The distance is around 462km (287 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skellefteå to Östersund is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around SEK 480 ($45).

How do I get from Skellefteå to Östersund

Compare travel optionsbetween Skellefteå and Östersund

Transport options from Skellefteå to Östersund
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 35m
SEK 4,755($445)
every 4 hours1,041km (647 miles)
Bus
7h 55m
SEK 480($45)
twice a week513km (319 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
7h 35m
every 4 hours622km (386 miles)
Bus to Umeå Universitetssjukhuset, train7h 35m
every 4 hours619km (385 miles)
Bus to Bastuträsk station, train8h 25m
once daily566km (352 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
SEK 925($87)
on demand462km (287 miles)

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Airports near Östersund

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

OSD
Are Ostersund Airport (OSD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Östersund
SDL
Sundsvall-Timra Airport (SDL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
160km (99 miles) from Östersund
UME
Umeå Airport (UME)
International Airport
Distance
289km (179 miles) from Östersund