There are 6 ways to get from Umeå to Kolari by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Umeå Shell Teg to Torniobus
- Take the bus from C to Kolari keskusta Ibus Kemi - Tornio - Kolari
10h 51m€129–134Train
cheapest- Take the train from Umeå Centralstation to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain
- Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Haparanda stationtrain
- Take the train from Tornio-Itäinen to Kolaritrain
11h€81–118Drive 497.8 km
- Drive from Umeå to Kolaricar 497.8 km
5h 51m€93–135Fly, bus
- Fly from Umeå Airport (UME) to Kiruna Airport (KRN)plane UME - KRN
- Take the bus from Kiruna Stadshustorget to Pajala busstationbus
10h 18m€306–427Train, bus
- Take the train from Umeå Centralstation to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain
- Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Haparanda stationtrain
- Take the bus from C to Kolari keskusta Ibus
11h 2m€95–120Bus via Umeå Busstation
- Take the bus from Umeå Busstation to Haparanda Tornio resecentrumbus 20
- Take the bus from C to Kolari keskusta Ibus Kemi - Tornio - Kolari
11h 24m
Umeå to Kolari by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Umeå to Kolari is to train which costs €80 - €120 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Umeå to Kolari is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Umeå to Kolari. However, there are services departing from Umeå Shell Teg and arriving at Kolari keskusta I via Kaupunginhotelli L and C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Umeå station to Kolari. However, there are services departing from Umeå Centralstation and arriving at Kolari via Boden C/Resecentrum and Tornio-Itäinen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
The distance between Umeå and Kolari is 592 km. The road distance is 497.8 km.
The best way to get from Umeå to Kolari without a car is to bus which takes 10h 51m and costs €125 - €135.
It takes approximately 10h 51m to get from Umeå to Kolari, including transfers.
Umeå to Kolari bus services, operated by Tapanis Buss, depart from Umeå Shell Teg station.
Umeå to Kolari train services, operated by Vy Norrtåg, depart from Umeå Centralstation.
The best way to get from Umeå to Kolari is to bus which takes 10h 51m and costs €125 - €135. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 11h.
What companies run services between Umeå, Sweden and Kolari, Lapland, Finland?
You can take a bus from Umeå Shell Teg to Kolari keskusta I via Kaupunginhotelli L and C in around 10h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Umeå Centralstation to Kolari MH piha via Boden C/Resecentrum, Haparanda station, Tornio-Itäinen, Kolari, and Rautatieasema in around 11h.
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Umeå Airport to Kiruna Airport via Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140–600
- 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
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
- +46 922-129 55
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tapanis Buss
Bus from Umeå Shell Teg to Tornio
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €91
- Website
- Tapanis Buss
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Booking & Getting There
Umeå to Kolari bus services, operated by Tapanis Buss, arrive at Tornio station.
Kolari is 1h ahead of Umeå. It is currently 1:39 PM in Umeå and 2:39 PM in Kolari.
Umeå to Kolari train services, operated by Vy Norrtåg, arrive at Boden C/Resecentrum station.
Yes, the driving distance between Umeå to Kolari is 498 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Umeå to Kolari.
There are 22+ hotels available in Kolari.
