How to travel from Umeå to Gothenburg, Sweden

The distance between Umeå and Gothenburg is around 984km (612 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Umeå to Gothenburg by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Bureå E4 Skellefteå then fly from Skelleftea (SFT) to Gothenburg (GOT).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,530($240)
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Train

Take the train to Göteborg Centralstation.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 960($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Arlanda terminal 4 buss and then to Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal.

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 905($85)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Gothenburg.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Distance984km (612 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Umeå and Gothenburg

There are several options for getting from Umeå to Gothenburg by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 905 ($85) and will take around 16h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,530 ($240).

The distance between Umeå and Gothenburg is around 984km (612 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 815km (506 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Umeå and Gothenburg by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Umeå to Gothenburg is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx SEK 2,530 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Umeå and Gothenburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 905 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Umeå and Gothenburg. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Umeå and Gothenburg with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 12h 35m.

Swedish Railways run train services between Umeå and Gothenburg. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 12h 35m, 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 Gothenburg. It typically takes around 16h 10m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Umeå to Gothenburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Arlanda terminal 4 buss. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 16h 10m.

Y-buss, Bus4You, Vy Travel AB and FlixBus run regular bus services between Umeå and Gothenburg. Buses run once a week and take around 16h 10m 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 Gothenburg. We recommend that you take the bus to Bureå E4 Skellefteå then fly from Skelleftea (SFT) to Gothenburg (GOT). instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Gothenburg is Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Gothenburg. Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH) (AGH) and Linkoping City Airport (LPI) (LPI) 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 Gothenburg. The distance is around 984km (612 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Umeå to Gothenburg is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around SEK 2,530 ($240).

How do I get from Umeå to Gothenburg

Compare travel optionsbetween Umeå and Gothenburg

Transport options from Umeå to Gothenburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 30m
SEK 2,530($240)
every 3 hours1,056km (656 miles)
Train
12h 35m
SEK 960($90)
twice daily985km (612 miles)
Bus
16h 10m
SEK 905($85)
once a week1,179km (733 miles)
Drive
11h 30m
SEK 1,490($140)
on demand984km (612 miles)

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Airports near Gothenburg

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

GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Gothenburg
AGH
Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Gothenburg
LPI
Linkoping City Airport (LPI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
231km (143 miles) from Gothenburg