How to travel from Stockholm to Umeå, Sweden

The distance between Stockholm and Umeå is around 523km (325 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Stockholm to Umeå by plane, 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 UmeåStockholm if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Umea (UME).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,895($180)
Operated by

Braathens Regional Aviation

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Train via Gävle Centralstation

Take the train to Gävle Centralstation and then to Umeå Centralstation.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    SEK 875($82)
Operated bySwedish Railways+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Umeå Shell Teg.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 690($65)
Operated by

Tapanis Buss

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Drive

Drive to Umeå.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance636km (395 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Umeå

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Umeå by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 690 ($65) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 1,895 ($180).

The distance between Stockholm and Umeå is around 523km (325 miles).

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Stockholm and Umeå by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Umeå is to fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx SEK 1,895 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Umeå, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 690 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stockholm and Umeå. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Stockholm and Umeå with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 6h 15m.

Swedish Railways and Vy Nattåg run train services between Stockholm and Umeå. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Stockholm and Umeå. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Stockholm and Umeå with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 8h 40m.

Tapanis Buss run regular bus services between Stockholm and Umeå. Buses run twice a week and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Stockholm and Umeå. Flights depart from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) and arrive at Umea (UME). The flight takes around 1h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Stockholm and Umeå with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.

Braathens Regional Aviation fly between Stockholm and Umeå. Flights depart from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) and and arrive into Umea (UME). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.

The flight from Stockholm to Umeå typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) and and arrive into Umea (UME).

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 Stockholm and Umeå. The distance is around 636km (395 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Umeå is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around SEK 1,895 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Umeå

Transport options from Stockholm to Umeå
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 50m
SEK 1,895($180)
hourly523km (325 miles)
Train via Gävle Centralstation + 1 similar
6h 15m
SEK 875($82)
every 20 mins705km (438 miles)
Train6h 15m
SEK 745($70)
4 times a day705km (438 miles)
Bus
8h 40m
SEK 690($65)
4 times a week645km (401 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
SEK 960($90)
on demand636km (395 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