The average train between Växjö and Umeå takes 12h 36m and the fastest train takes 10h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Växjö to Umeå. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Växjö and Umeå. The earliest departure is at 4:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Växjö is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Umeå at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Alvesta station and take an average of 12h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 34m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Växjö to Umeå? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Växjö to Umeå. However, there are services departing from Alvesta station and arriving at Umeå Centralstation via Stockholm Centralstation and Sundsvall Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
Växjö to Umeå train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Alvesta station.
Växjö to Umeå train services, operated by Vy Norrtåg, arrive at Umeå Centralstation.
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The distance between Växjö and Umeå is 828.3 km. The road distance is 1003 km.
You can take a train from Växjö station to Umeå Centralstation via Alvesta station, Stockholm Centralstation, and Sundsvall Centralstation in around 12h 11m.