There are 4 ways to get from Lapland to Umeå by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Kemitrain
- Take the train from Haparanda station to Luleå Centralstationtrain
- Take the train from Luleå Centralstation to Umeå Centralstationtrain
10h 53mkr 957–1,307Bus
- Take the bus from 1 to 1bus Ob4
- Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Umeå Busstationbus 20
12h 15mDrive 507.2 km
- Drive from Rovaniemi to Umeåcar 507.2 km
6h 1mkr 1,184–1,710Bus via Kemi
- Take the bus from Rovaniemi, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Stationbus 3003 / ...
- Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Umeå Busstationbus 20
12h 24m
Lapland to Umeå by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lapland to Umeå is to train which costs 950 kr - 1400 kr and takes 10h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Lapland to Umeå is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs 1100 kr - 1800 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Lapland to Umeå station. However, there are services departing from 1 and arriving at Umeå Busstation via 1 and Haparanda Tornio resecentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Lapland to Umeå station. However, there are services departing from Rovaniemi and arriving at Umeå Centralstation via Kemi, Haparanda station and Luleå Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.
The distance between Lapland and Umeå is 628 km. The road distance is 507.2 km.
The best way to get from Lapland to Umeå without a car is to train which takes 10h 53m and costs 950 kr - 1400 kr.
It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Lapland to Umeå, including transfers.
Lapland to Umeå bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 1 station.
Lapland to Umeå train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Rovaniemi station.
The best way to get from Lapland to Umeå is to train which takes 10h 53m and costs 950 kr - 1400 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 15m.
What companies run services between Lapland, Finland and Umeå, Sweden?
You can take a train from Rovaniemi to Umeå Centralstation via Kemi, Haaparanta pohjoinen, Haparanda station, and Luleå Centralstation in around 10h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 1 to Umeå Busstation via 1 and Haparanda Tornio resecentrum in around 12h 15m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 160–250
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- 0771-444 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Norrtåg
Train from Haparanda station to Luleå Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 342
- Schedules at
- Vy Norrtåg
Train from Luleå Centralstation to Umeå Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 636
- Schedules at
- Vy Norrtåg
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Luleå Centralstation to Umeå Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 410–650
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 1 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 120–170
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- +358 (0) 16 3422 160
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus from 1 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- kr 240–280
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Schedules at
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Phone
- 0771-100 110
- [email protected]
- Website
- Länstrafiken Västerbotten
Bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Umeå Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Länstrafiken Västerbotten
Bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Umeå Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Länstrafiken Västerbotten
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rovaniemi, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 110–170
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lapland to Umeå bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at 1 station.
Umeå is 1h behind Lapland. It is currently 5:45 PM in Lapland and 4:45 PM in Umeå.
Lapland to Umeå train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kemi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lapland to Umeå is 507 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Lapland to Umeå.
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