There are 5 ways to get from Umeå to Lapland 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 Umeå Centralstation to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain
- Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Haparanda stationtrain
- Take the train from Kemi to Rovaniemitrain
10h 16m€72–103Bus
- Take the bus from Umeå Shell Teg to Torniobus
- Take the bus from Kemi, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Stationbus 3003 / ...
10h 18m€100–106Drive 506.9 km
- Drive from Umeå to Rovaniemicar 506.9 km
6h€95–137Bus, train
- Take the bus from Umeå Busstation to Haparanda Tornio resecentrumbus 20
- Take the train from Kemi to Rovaniemitrain Ic 23 / ...
11h 44mBus via Umeå Busstation
- Take the bus from Umeå Busstation to Haparanda Tornio resecentrumbus 20
- Take the bus from 1 to 1bus Ob4
11h 55m
Umeå to Lapland by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Umeå to Lapland is to train which costs €70 - €110 and takes 10h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Umeå to Lapland is to drive which takes 6h and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Umeå to Lapland station. However, there are services departing from Umeå Shell Teg and arriving at Rovaniemi, Bus Station via Kaupunginhotelli L and Kemi, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Umeå station to Lapland. However, there are services departing from Umeå Centralstation and arriving at Rovaniemi via Boden C/Resecentrum, Haaparanta pohjoinen and Kemi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
The distance between Umeå and Lapland is 562 km. The road distance is 506.9 km.
The best way to get from Umeå to Lapland without a car is to train which takes 10h 16m and costs €70 - €110.
It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Umeå to Lapland, including transfers.
Umeå to Lapland bus services, operated by Tapanis Buss, depart from Umeå Shell Teg station.
Umeå to Lapland train services, operated by Vy Norrtåg, depart from Umeå Centralstation.
The best way to get from Umeå to Lapland is to train which takes 10h 16m and costs €70 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €110 and takes 10h 18m.
What companies run services between Umeå, Sweden and Lapland, Finland?
You can take a train from Umeå Centralstation to Rovaniemi via Boden C/Resecentrum, Haparanda station, Haaparanta pohjoinen, and Kemi in around 10h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Umeå Shell Teg to Rovaniemi, Bus Station via Kaupunginhotelli L, Kemi rautatieasema, and Kemi, Bus Station in around 10h 18m.
- 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
- +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 Lapland bus services, operated by Tapanis Buss, arrive at Tornio station.
Lapland is 1h ahead of Umeå. It is currently 7:43 PM in Umeå and 8:43 PM in Lapland.
Umeå to Lapland train services, operated by Vy Norrtåg, arrive at Boden C/Resecentrum station.
Yes, the driving distance between Umeå to Lapland is 507 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Umeå to Lapland.
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