The distance between Växjö and Umeå is around 1,088km (676 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 9h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Växjö to Umeå by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then Gävle Centralstation and then to Umeå Centralstation.
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Take the bus to Ljungby busstation then Stockholm and then to Umeå Shell Teg.
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There are several options for getting from Växjö to Umeå by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 1,030 ($95) and will take around 15h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 9h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 1,435 ($135).
The distance between Växjö and Umeå is around 1,088km (676 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 828km (514 miles)
It takes around 9h 30m to get from Växjö and Umeå by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Växjö to Umeå is to take the train which takes around 9h 30m and will set you back approx SEK 1,435 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Växjö and Umeå, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 1,030 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Växjö and Umeå. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Växjö to Umeå. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Alvesta St., Stockholm Centralstation and Gävle Centralstation. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.
Swedish Railways, Snälltåget, Vy Nattåg, JLT and Vasttrafik run train services between Växjö and Umeå. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 9h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Växjö and Umeå. It typically takes around 15h 30m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Växjö to Umeå. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ljungby busstation and Stockholm. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 15h 30m.
Länstrafiken Kronoberg, FlixBus and Tapanis Buss run regular bus services between Växjö and Umeå. Buses run twice a week and take around 15h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Växjö to Umeå. We recommend that you take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then Gävle Centralstation and then to Umeå Centralstation. instead which will take 9h 30m.
The closest major airport to Umeå is Umeå Airport (UME) (UME) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Umeå. Skelleftea Airport (SFT) (SFT) and Sundsvall-Timra Airport (SDL) (SDL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Växjö and Umeå. The distance is around 1,088km (676 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Växjö to Umeå is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around SEK 1,435 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 9h 30m | SEK 1,435($135) | every 20 mins | 1,128km (701 miles) |
Train via Forserum station | 14h 35m | SEK 1,085($100) | twice daily | 1,129km (702 miles) |
Bus | 15h 30m | SEK 1,030($95) | twice a week | 1,163km (723 miles) |
Drive | 11h 45m | SEK 1,640($155) | on demand | 1,088km (676 miles) |
Snälltåget
Vy Nattåg
Vasttrafik
Braathens Regional Aviation
Länstrafiken Kronoberg
Tapanis Buss
The following major airports near Umeå offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.