How to travel from Umeå to Falköping, Sweden

The distance between Umeå and Falköping is around 855km (531 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Umeå to Falköping by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Stockholm (ARN), Train

Fly from Umea (UME) to Stockholm (ARN) then take the train to Skövde Centralstation.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,330($220)
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Train

Take the train to Skövde Centralstation.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 925($87)
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Bus

Take the bus to Stockholm then Jönköping Resecentrum and then to Falköping resecentrum.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 775($73)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Falköping.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Distance882km (548 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Umeå and Falköping

There are several options for getting from Umeå to Falköping by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 775 ($73) 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 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,330 ($220).

The distance between Umeå and Falköping is around 855km (531 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 723km (449 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Umeå and Falköping by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Umeå to Falköping is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx SEK 2,330 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Umeå and Falköping, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 775 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Umeå and Falköping. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Umeå to Falköping. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Skövde Centralstation. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

Swedish Railways run train services between Umeå and Falköping. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 11h 20m, 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 Falköping. It typically takes around 14h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Umeå to Falköping. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stockholm and Jönköping Resecentrum. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 14h 40m.

Tapanis Buss, Vy Travel AB, FlixBus, Bus4You, Nettbuss Express, Vasttrafik and BT Buss run regular bus services between Umeå and Falköping. Buses run twice 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 Falköping. We recommend that you fly from Umea (UME) to Gothenburg (GOT) then take the train to Falköping Centralstation. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Falköping is Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) which is approximately 93km (58 miles) from Falköping. Linkoping City Airport (LPI) (LPI) and Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB) (ORB) 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 Falköping. The distance is around 882km (548 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Umeå to Falköping is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around SEK 3,470 ($325).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Umeå and Falköping

Transport options from Umeå to Falköping
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Stockholm (ARN), Train + 3 similar
3h 50m
SEK 2,330($220)
hourly855km (531 miles)
Plane and Train3h 50m
SEK 3,470($325)
every 4 hours1,013km (629 miles)
Fly to Stockholm Bromma (BMA), Train4hrs
SEK 2,350($220)
hourly858km (533 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 40m
SEK 2,705($255)
every 4 hours1,169km (726 miles)
Train
11h 20m
SEK 925($87)
twice daily875km (544 miles)
Bus
14h 40m
SEK 775($73)
twice a week1,056km (656 miles)
Drive
10h 10m
SEK 1,330($125)
on demand882km (548 miles)

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Airports near Falköping

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

GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Falköping
LPI
Linkoping City Airport (LPI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Falköping
ORB
Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
144km (90 miles) from Falköping