The cheapest and fastest trains from Luleå to Umeå
Cheapest price
€38
Average price
€46
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 3 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luleå to Umeå is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luleå to Umeå will cost around €46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €38.
Of the 16 trains that leave Luleå for Umeå on Mon, Dec 15, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 15 the direct trains cover the 215 km distance in an average of 4 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
On Mon, Dec 15 the slowest trains will take 4 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
3992 SJ
3992 SJ+
123 Länstrafiken i Västerbotten AB
28 Länstrafiken i Norrbotten AB+
93 SJ
28 Länstrafiken i Norrbotten AB+
93 SJ
91 SJ
7107 Vy Norrtåg
7107 Vy Norrtåg
7103 Vy Norrtåg
7103 Vy Norrtåg
91 SJTravel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Luleå to Umeå
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luleå to Umeå among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €2, and a flight costs an average of €68.
Distance: 215 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€34 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest | €302 Average price |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Luleå to Umeå train times
The table below shows live departures for Luleå to Umeå trains for today, Sunday, December 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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7107 Vy Norrtåg | 12:29 PM Luleå, Centralstation | 3h55 | 4:24 PM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7107 Vy Norrtåg | 12:29 PM Luleå, Centralstation | 4h01 | 4:30 PM Umeå East Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
23 Länstrafiken i Norrbotten AB+ 91 SJ+ 105 Länstrafiken i Västerbotten AB | 3:19 PM Luleå Spantgatan | 6h05 | 9:24 PM Umeå, Nya Skravelsjövägen / AC 526 (Skravelsjö) | 2 transfers | |
23 Länstrafiken i Norrbotten AB+ 91 SJ | 3:19 PM Luleå Spantgatan | 4h53 | 8:12 PM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
91 SJ | 4:02 PM Luleå, Centralstation | 4h10 | 8:12 PM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
91 SJ | 4:02 PM Luleå, Centralstation | 4h28 | 8:30 PM Umeå East Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7109 Vy Norrtåg | 5:54 PM Luleå, Centralstation | 4h10 | 10:04 PM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7109 Vy Norrtåg | 5:54 PM Luleå, Centralstation | 4h16 | 10:10 PM Umeå East Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
23 Länstrafiken i Norrbotten AB+ 93 SJ | 7:34 PM Luleå Spantgatan | 5h07 | 12:41 AM Umeå Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3992 SJ | 8:09 PM Luleå, Centralstation | 4h32 | 12:41 AM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3992 SJ+ 123 Länstrafiken i Västerbotten AB | 8:09 PM Luleå, Centralstation | 7h55 | 4:04 AM Umeå | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, December 15 | |||||
7103 Vy Norrtåg | 7:26 AM Luleå, Centralstation | 4h02 | 11:28 AM Umeå Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7103 Vy Norrtåg | 7:26 AM Luleå, Centralstation | 4h07 | 11:33 AM Umeå East Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Luleå to Umeå
Trains from Luleå to Umeå run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €25 but you can travel from only €2 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 215 km distance in 3h 48m.
Distance 215 km |
Average train duration 4h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3h 48m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:40 |
Train companies: Norrtåg, vy, SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ), Vy Norrtåg from Luleå to Umeå trainsNorrtåg, vy, SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ), Vy Norrtåg trains will get you between Luleå and Umeå from €2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Luleå to Umeå
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luleå to Umeå by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Umeå, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Luleå, you have various train station options to start your route from including Luleå, Centralstation, Luleå, Avan föreningshuset and Luleå, Rutviksreveln. When arriving in Umeå, you can end your journey in train stations like Umeå Central Station, Umeå East Station and Umeå, E4 (Stöcksjö Skola).
Passengers board the train most frequently from Luleå, Centralstation, which is located around 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Umeå Central Station, located 0.4 miles (659 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Luleå to Umeå
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Stationsgatan.
- Nooris Kök & Bar
- Bistro Norrland
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- SEK 5
- Quality Hotel Lulea
- Elite Stadshotellet Luleå
- Clarion Hotel Sense
- Located in the main hall
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to Stockholm and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Local buses connect to the city center and surrounding areas.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via the main entrance.
- Café Östra Station
- Restaurant Rex
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- SEK 10
- Comfort Hotel Umeå City
- Elite Hotel Mimer
- Clarion Collection Hotel Uman
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional and long-distance trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Walking distance to the University Hospital and the University
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Järnvägsallén.
- Rost Mat & Kaffe
- Tapas Bar Deli
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- SEK 5
- Comfort Hotel Winn
- Elite Hotel Mimer
- Clarion Collection Hotel Uman
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional and long-distance trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Local buses connect to various parts of the city.
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