There are 6 ways to get from Umeå to Helsinki by plane, car ferry, car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Umeå Airport (UME) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane UME - HEL
3h 54m€59–220Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Umeå to Vaasacarferry
- Drive from Vaasa to Helsinkicar
10h 46m€121–173Train
- Take the train from Umeå Centralstation to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain
- Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Haparanda stationtrain
- Take the train from Kemi to Helsinkitrain
16h 1m€150–232Car ferry, bus
- Take the carferry from Umeå to Vaasacarferry
- Take the bus from Kaupungintalo L to 30-35bus Ob11
16h 47m€78–93Car ferry, train
- Take the carferry from Umeå to Vaasacarferry
- Take the train from Vaasa to Helsinkitrain Ic 48 / ...
13h 14m€98–138Bus
- Take the bus from Umeå Shell Teg to Torniobus
- Take the bus from Kemi, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus 3003 / ...
18h 18m€146–181
Umeå to Helsinki by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Umeå to Helsinki is to car ferry and bus which costs €75 - €95 and takes 16h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Umeå to Helsinki is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs €55 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Umeå to Helsinki station. However, there are services departing from Umeå Shell Teg and arriving at Helsinki, Bus Station via Kaupunginhotelli L and Kemi, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Umeå station to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Umeå Centralstation and arriving at Helsinki via Boden C/Resecentrum, Haaparanta pohjoinen and Kemi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 1m.
The distance between Umeå and Helsinki is 486 km.
The best way to get from Umeå to Helsinki without a car is to train which takes 16h 1m and costs €150 - €240.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Umeå to Helsinki, including transfers.
Umeå to Helsinki bus services, operated by Tapanis Buss, depart from Umeå Shell Teg station.
Umeå to Helsinki train services, operated by Vy Norrtåg, depart from Umeå Centralstation.
The best way to get from Umeå to Helsinki is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs €55 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €240 and takes 16h 1m, you could also bus, which costs €140 - €190 and takes 18h 18m.
What companies run services between Umeå, Sweden and Helsinki, Finland?
Finnair, Norwegian Air International, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Umeå Airport (UME) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Umeå Centralstation to Helsinki via Boden C/Resecentrum, Haparanda station, Haaparanta pohjoinen, and Kemi in around 16h 1m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Umeå Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €110–200
Flights from Umeå Airport to Helsinki Airport via Vaasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €110–200
- Phone
- 0771-444 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Norrtåg
Train from Umeå Centralstation to Boden C/Resecentrum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–55
- Schedules at
- Vy Norrtåg
Train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Haparanda station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–25
- Schedules at
- Vy Norrtåg
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Kaupungintalo L to 30-35
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- 0207 716 810
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wasaline
Car ferry from Umeå to Vaasa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €43–48
- Website
- Wasaline
Car ferry from Umeå to Vaasa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €43–48
- Website
- Wasaline
Car ferry from Umeå to Vaasa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €43–48
- Website
- Wasaline
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Booking & Getting There
Umeå to Helsinki bus services, operated by Tapanis Buss, arrive at Tornio station.
Helsinki is 1h ahead of Umeå. It is currently 3:45 AM in Umeå and 4:45 AM in Helsinki.
Umeå to Helsinki train services, operated by Vy Norrtåg, arrive at Boden C/Resecentrum station.
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