How to travel from Umeå to Karlskrona, Sweden

The distance between Umeå and Karlskrona is around 1,124km (698 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Umeå to Karlskrona by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Bureå E4 Skellefteå then fly from Skelleftea (SFT) to Ronneby (RNB).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    SEK 3,290($310)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Sundsvall Centralstation, Stockholm Centralstation, Alvesta station then Emmaboda St. and then to Karlskrona Centralstation.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,105($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Stockholm then Kalmar Station and then to Karlskrona Centralstation.

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 970($90)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Karlskrona.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Distance1,124km (698 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Umeå and Karlskrona

There are several options for getting from Umeå to Karlskrona by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 605 ($57) and will take around 18h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 3,290 ($310).

The distance between Umeå and Karlskrona is around 1,124km (698 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 890km (553 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Umeå and Karlskrona by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Umeå to Karlskrona is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx SEK 3,290 ($310).

The cheapest way to travel between Umeå and Karlskrona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 605 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Umeå and Karlskrona. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Umeå to Karlskrona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sundsvall Centralstation, Stockholm Centralstation, Alvesta station and Emmaboda St.. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

Vy Norrtåg, Swedish Railways, Vy Nattåg, Snälltåget, Öresundståg, Krösatågen, Vasttrafik, JLT and Tågab run train services between Umeå and Karlskrona. Trains depart every 4 hours 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 Karlskrona. It typically takes around 16h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Umeå to Karlskrona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stockholm and Kalmar Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 16h 10m.

Tapanis Buss, FlixBus, Silverlinjen, Blekingetrafik and Y-buss run regular bus services between Umeå and Karlskrona. Buses run twice 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 Karlskrona. We recommend that you take the bus to Bureå E4 Skellefteå then fly from Skelleftea (SFT) to Ronneby (RNB). instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Karlskrona is Kallinge Airport (RNB) (RNB) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Karlskrona. Kalmar Oland Airport (KLR) (KLR) and Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) 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 Karlskrona. The distance is around 1,124km (698 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Umeå to Karlskrona is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around SEK 3,290 ($310).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Umeå and Karlskrona

Transport options from Umeå to Karlskrona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 50m
SEK 3,290($310)
every 3 hours1,150km (715 miles)
Train + 1 similar
11h 20m
SEK 1,105($105)
every 4 hours1,239km (770 miles)
Train via Skövde Centralstation16h 40m
SEK 1,340($125)
twice daily1,200km (745 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
16h 10m
SEK 970($90)
twice a week1,205km (749 miles)
Bus via Stockholm Cityterminalen18h 30m
SEK 605($57)
twice a week1,312km (815 miles)
Drive
12h 40m
SEK 2,245($210)
on demand1,124km (698 miles)

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Airports near Karlskrona

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

RNB
Kallinge Airport (RNB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Karlskrona
KLR
Kalmar Oland Airport (KLR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Karlskrona
GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
261km (162 miles) from Karlskrona