How to travel from Umeå to Uppsala, Sweden

The distance between Umeå and Uppsala is around 570km (354 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Umeå to Uppsala 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 715($67)
Operated by

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Train via Sundsvall Centralstation

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

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    SEK 925($87)
Operated bySwedish Railways+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Uppsala.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 530($50)
Operated by

Tapanis Buss

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Drive

Drive to Uppsala.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance570km (354 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Umeå and Uppsala

There are several options for getting from Umeå to Uppsala by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 530 ($50) and will take around 7h 45m. 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 715 ($67).

The distance between Umeå and Uppsala is around 570km (354 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 462km (287 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Umeå and Uppsala by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Umeå to Uppsala is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx SEK 715 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Umeå and Uppsala, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 530 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Umeå and Uppsala. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Umeå and Uppsala with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 5h 35m.

Swedish Railways, Vy Nattåg, Vy Norrtåg, X-trafik and Mälartåg run train services between Umeå and Uppsala. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 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 Uppsala. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Umeå and Uppsala with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 7h 45m.

Tapanis Buss and Y-buss run regular bus services between Umeå and Uppsala. Buses run twice a week and take around 7h 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 Uppsala. 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 Uppsala is Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) which is approximately 28km (18 miles) from Uppsala. Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) 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 Uppsala. The distance is around 570km (354 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Umeå to Uppsala is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around SEK 715 ($67).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Umeå and Uppsala

Transport options from Umeå to Uppsala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
3h 30m
SEK 715($67)
every 3 hours735km (457 miles)
Train via Sundsvall Centralstation + 1 similar
5h 30m
SEK 925($87)
5 times a day636km (395 miles)
Train5h 35m
SEK 690($65)
5 times a day636km (395 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 45m
SEK 530($50)
twice a week577km (359 miles)
Bus to Arlanda terminal 4 buss9h 45m
SEK 660($62)
once a week700km (435 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
SEK 860($81)
on demand570km (354 miles)

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Airports near Uppsala

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

ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
28km (18 miles) from Uppsala
BMA
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
International Airport
Distance
59km (36 miles) from Uppsala
NYO
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Uppsala