How to travel from Umeå to Stockholm, Sweden

The distance between Umeå and Stockholm is around 636km (395 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Umeå to Stockholm 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 Stockholm (ARN).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 960($90)
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Train

Take the train to Sundsvall Centralstation then Gävle Centralstation and then to Stockholm Centralstation.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    SEK 980($90)
Operated bySwedish Railways+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Stockholm.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 690($65)
Operated by

Tapanis Buss

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Drive

Drive to Stockholm.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance636km (395 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Umeå and Stockholm

There are several options for getting from Umeå to Stockholm by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 960 ($90).

The distance between Umeå and Stockholm is around 636km (395 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 514km (319 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Umeå and Stockholm by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Umeå to Stockholm is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx SEK 960 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Umeå and Stockholm, 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 Stockholm. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Umeå and Stockholm with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 7h 40m.

Swedish Railways, Vy Norrtåg, Vy Nattåg and X-trafik run train services between Umeå and Stockholm. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 5m, 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 Stockholm. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Umeå and Stockholm with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 8h 45m.

Tapanis Buss run regular bus services between Umeå and Stockholm. Buses run twice a week and take around 8h 45m 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 Stockholm. We recommend that you take the bus to Bureå E4 Skellefteå then fly from Skelleftea (SFT) to Stockholm (ARN). instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Stockholm is Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Stockholm. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) (NYO) 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 Stockholm. The distance is around 636km (395 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Umeå to Stockholm is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around SEK 960 ($90).

How do I get from Umeå to Stockholm

Compare travel optionsbetween Umeå and Stockholm

Transport options from Umeå to Stockholm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
3h 30m
SEK 960($90)
every 3 hours742km (461 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 5m
SEK 980($90)
5 times a day706km (439 miles)
Train to Stockholm Centralstation7h 40m
every 20 mins706km (439 miles)
Bus
8h 45m
SEK 690($65)
4 times a week645km (401 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
SEK 960($90)
on demand636km (395 miles)

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Airports near Stockholm

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

BMA
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Stockholm
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Stockholm
NYO
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Stockholm