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Norrbottens museum
Regional museum with exhibitions on Norrbotten’s history, art and local life. A practical introduction to the culture and landscapes of northern Sweden.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Östersund to Luleå among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £76 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 9h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £76, while a train costs an average of £82.
Distance: 449 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£76 Average Price Cheapest | £82 Average Price | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 58m Average total duration Fastest 9h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 27m Average total duration 9h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Östersund to Luleå:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Östersund to Luleå costing on average £82.
Other travel options to Luleå take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 57m.
Tickets start at around £76 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-52.62. The journey takes 9h 28m versus 7h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Östersund to Luleå coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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45 Länstrafiken Västerbotten · 63 Länstrafiken Västerbotten · 12 Länstrafiken Västerbotten · 20 Länstrafiken Västerbotten | 14:41 Östersund | 17h14 | 7:55 Luleå | 3 changes | |
45 Länstrafiken Västerbotten · 21 Länstrafiken Norrbotten | 14:41 Östersund | 18h16 | 8:57 Luleå | 1 change | |
45 Länstrafiken Västerbotten · 21 Länstrafiken Norrbotten | 14:41 Östersund | 18h09 | 8:50 Luleå | 1 change | |
45 Länstrafiken Västerbotten · 63 Länstrafiken Västerbotten · 12 Länstrafiken Västerbotten · 20 Länstrafiken Västerbotten | 14:41 Östersund | 17h02 | 7:43 Luleå | 4 changes | |
45 Länstrafiken Västerbotten · 63 Länstrafiken Västerbotten · 12 Länstrafiken Västerbotten · 20 Länstrafiken Västerbotten | 14:41 Östersund | 17h09 | 7:50 Luleå | 4 changes | |
40 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 12 Länstrafiken Västerbotten · 20 Länstrafiken Västerbotten · 14 Länstrafiken Norrbotten | 15:40 Östersund | 16h10 | 7:50 Luleå | 4 changes | |
40 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 12 Länstrafiken Västerbotten · 20 Länstrafiken Västerbotten+ 7418 Norrtåg | 15:40 Östersund | 16h15 | 7:55 Luleå | 3 changes | |
40 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 12 Länstrafiken Västerbotten · 20 Länstrafiken Västerbotten · 14 Länstrafiken Norrbotten | 15:40 Östersund | 16h03 | 7:43 Luleå | 4 changes | |
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Buses from Östersund to Luleå run on average 7 times per day, taking around 9h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £58 but you can travel from only £57 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 05:11, the last at 21:18. The fastest coach covers the 449 km distance in 9h 58m.
Distance 449 km |
Average bus duration 9h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £58 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 9h 58m |
First bus 5:11 |
Last bus 21:18 |
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