How to travel from Söderhamn to Umeå, Sweden

The distance between Söderhamn and Umeå is around 393km (244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Söderhamn 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 UmeåSöderhamn if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,915($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Umeå Centralstation.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    SEK 480($45)
Operated bySwedish Railways+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Umeå Shell Teg.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 370($35)
Operated by

Tapanis Buss

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Drive

Drive to Umeå.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance393km (244 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Söderhamn and Umeå

There are several options for getting from Söderhamn to Umeå by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 370 ($35) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 1,915 ($180).

The distance between Söderhamn and Umeå is around 393km (244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 325km (202 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Söderhamn and Umeå by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Söderhamn to Umeå is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx SEK 1,915 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Söderhamn and Umeå, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 370 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Söderhamn and Umeå. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Söderhamn and Umeå with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 4hrs.

Swedish Railways and Vy Nattåg run train services between Söderhamn and Umeå. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4hrs, 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 Söderhamn and Umeå. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Söderhamn and Umeå with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 4h 55m.

Tapanis Buss run regular bus services between Söderhamn and Umeå. Buses run twice a week and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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 Söderhamn and Umeå. The distance is around 393km (244 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Söderhamn to Umeå is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around SEK 480 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Söderhamn and Umeå

Transport options from Söderhamn to Umeå
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3hrs
SEK 1,915($180)
every 2 hours731km (454 miles)
Train
4hrs
SEK 480($45)
4 times a day419km (261 miles)
Bus
4h 55m
SEK 370($35)
4 times a week398km (247 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
SEK 595($56)
on demand393km (244 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