How to travel from Umeå to Arvika, Sweden

The distance between Umeå and Arvika is around 883km (549 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Umeå to Arvika 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 ArvikaUmeå if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Umea (UME) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Arvika station.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,425($230)
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Train

Take the train to Hallsberg station and then to Arvika station.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    SEK 970($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Arlanda terminal 4 buss then Karlstad busstation and then to Arvika station.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 715($67)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Arvika.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance883km (549 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Umeå and Arvika

There are several options for getting from Umeå to Arvika by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 715 ($67) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,425 ($230).

The distance between Umeå and Arvika is around 883km (549 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 602km (374 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Umeå and Arvika by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Umeå to Arvika is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx SEK 2,425 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Umeå and Arvika, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 715 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Umeå and Arvika. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Umeå to Arvika. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hallsberg station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.

Swedish Railways and Norwegian Railways run train services between Umeå and Arvika. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 11h 30m, 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 Umeå and Arvika. It typically takes around 14h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Umeå to Arvika. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Arlanda terminal 4 buss and Karlstad busstation. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 40m.

Y-buss, Vy Travel AB, Vy Buss and Värmlandstrafik run regular bus services between Umeå and Arvika. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 14h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Umeå to Arvika. We recommend that you fly from Umea (UME) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Arvika station. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Arvika is Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB) (ORB) which is approximately 148km (92 miles) from Arvika. Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) 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 Umeå and Arvika. The distance is around 883km (549 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Umeå to Arvika is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around SEK 2,425 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Umeå and Arvika

Transport options from Umeå to Arvika
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
4h 25m
SEK 2,425($230)
every 20 mins1,049km (652 miles)
Fly to Stockholm (ARN), Train5h 15m
SEK 1,765($165)
4 times a week906km (563 miles)
Fly to Stockholm Bromma (BMA), Train5h 25m
SEK 2,105($200)
4 times a week908km (564 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train4h 50m
SEK 1,820($170)
every 3 hours884km (549 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 40m
SEK 2,085($195)
every 3 hours926km (575 miles)
Train
11h 30m
SEK 970($90)
every 20 mins925km (575 miles)
Bus
14h 40m
SEK 715($67)
4 times a week1,079km (670 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
SEK 1,765($165)
on demand883km (549 miles)

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Airports near Arvika

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

ORB
Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Arvika
GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
234km (146 miles) from Arvika
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
296km (184 miles) from Arvika