How to travel from Umeå to Haparanda, Sweden

The distance between Umeå and Haparanda is around 384km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out HaparandaUmeå if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Umea (UME) to Lulea (LLA) then take a taxi to Haparanda busstation.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,235($210)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Boden C/Resecentrum and then to Haparanda Jvstn.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
Operated by

Vy Norrtåg

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Bus

Take the bus to Tornio Haparanda.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    SEK 370($35)
Operated by

Tapanis Buss

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Drive

Drive to Haparanda.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance384km (239 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Umeå and Haparanda

There are several options for getting from Umeå to Haparanda by bus, train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,235 ($210).

The distance between Umeå and Haparanda is around 384km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 288km (179 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Umeå and Haparanda by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Umeå to Haparanda is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx SEK 2,235 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Umeå and Haparanda, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Umeå and Haparanda. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Umeå to Haparanda. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Boden C/Resecentrum. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Vy Nattåg and Vy Norrtåg run train services between Umeå and Haparanda. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Haparanda. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Umeå and Haparanda with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 5h 25m.

Tapanis Buss run regular bus services between Umeå and Haparanda. Buses run twice a week and take around 5h 25m 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 Haparanda. We recommend that you fly from Umea (UME) to Lulea (LLA) then take a taxi to Haparanda busstation. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Haparanda is Lulea Airport (LLA) (LLA) which is approximately 96km (60 miles) from Haparanda. Skelleftea Airport (SFT) (SFT) and Umeå Airport (UME) (UME) 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 Haparanda. The distance is around 384km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Umeå to Haparanda is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around SEK 370 ($35).

How do I get from Umeå to Haparanda

Compare travel optionsbetween Umeå and Haparanda

Transport options from Umeå to Haparanda
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi
4h 10m
SEK 2,235($210)
twice daily1,319km (820 miles)
Train
4h 55m
twice daily425km (264 miles)
Bus
5h 25m
SEK 370($35)
every 4 hours405km (251 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
SEK 585($55)
on demand384km (239 miles)

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Airports near Haparanda

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

LLA
Lulea Airport (LLA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (60 miles) from Haparanda
SFT
Skelleftea Airport (SFT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
195km (121 miles) from Haparanda
UME
Umeå Airport (UME)
International Airport
Distance
290km (180 miles) from Haparanda