How to travel from Umeå to Karlstad, Sweden
The distance between Umeå and Karlstad is around 812km (504 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Umeå to Karlstad by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Karlstad → Umeå if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Umea (UME) to Hagfors (HFS) then take the bus to Karlstad Busstationen.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical costSEK 2,360($220)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Västerås Centralstation and then to Karlstad Centralstation.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costSEK 690($65)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Arlanda terminal 4 buss and then to Karlstad busstation.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costSEK 585($55)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Umeå and Karlstad
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Umeå to Karlstad by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 585 ($55) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,360 ($220).
The distance between Umeå and Karlstad is around 812km (504 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 609km (379 miles)
It takes around 9h 15m to get from Umeå and Karlstad by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Umeå to Karlstad is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx SEK 2,360 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Umeå and Karlstad, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 585 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Umeå and Karlstad. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Umeå to Karlstad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Västerås Centralstation. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.
Swedish Railways, Vy Nattåg and Tågab run train services between Umeå and Karlstad. Trains depart once a week and will take around 9h 15m, 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 Karlstad. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Umeå to Karlstad. 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 13h 15m.
Y-buss, Vy Travel AB and Bus4You run regular bus services between Umeå and Karlstad. Buses run once a week and take around 13h 15m 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 Karlstad. We recommend that you fly from Umea (UME) to Stockholm (ARN) then take the train to Karlstad Centralstation. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Karlstad is Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB) (ORB) which is approximately 89km (56 miles) from Karlstad. 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 Karlstad. The distance is around 812km (504 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Umeå to Karlstad is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around SEK 690 ($65).
Compare travel optionsbetween Umeå and Karlstad
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 3h 50m | SEK 2,360($220) | hourly | 818km (508 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 25m | SEK 2,310($215) | every 4 hours | 840km (522 miles) |
| Fly to Stockholm Bromma (BMA), Train | 4h 40m | SEK 2,330($220) | every 4 hours | 842km (523 miles) |
| Fly to Oslo (OSL), Train | 5h 5m | SEK 2,520($235) | 3 times a week | 1,115km (693 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 15m | SEK 1,385($130) | every 4 hours | 1,061km (659 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 9h 15m | SEK 690($65) | once a week | 900km (559 miles) |
| Train via Hallsberg station | 11h 5m | SEK 990($95) | twice daily | 859km (534 miles) |
Bus | 13h 15m | SEK 585($55) | once a week | 976km (607 miles) |
Drive | 9h 15m | SEK 1,225($115) | on demand | 812km (504 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Umeå and Karlstad
Bus companies
Tapanis Buss
X-trafik
Dalatrafik
Y-buss
Vy Travel AB
Airlines
Norwegian Air International
Braathens Regional Aviation
AIS Airlines
Train operators
Vy Nattåg
Tågab
Airports near Karlstad
The following major airports near Karlstad offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.
Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB)
- Distance
- 89km (56 miles) from Karlstad
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
- Distance
- 203km (126 miles) from Karlstad
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
- Distance
- 251km (156 miles) from Karlstad