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Bildmuseet
Contemporary art museum and cultural centre on the university arts campus, known for changing exhibitions and striking architecture.
874 UL · 804 UL+
8442 Mälartåg+
580 SJ 3000
2132 Mälartåg · 18536 Mälartåg · 8442 Mälartåg+
580 SJ 3000
773 UL+
584 SJ 3000 · 94 SJ
773 UL+
584 SJ 3000 · 94 SJ
773 UL+
582 SJ 3000 · 94 SJ
168 SJ · 574 SJ 3000
174 SJ · 580 SJ 3000
174 SJ · 580 SJ 3000
174 SJ+
774 UL+
580 SJ 3000
168 SJ · 574 SJ 3000Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Umeå among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £32, and a flight costs an average of £19.
Distance: 507 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£65 Average Price Cheapest | £140 Average Price | £111 Average Price |
8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 9m Average total duration 9h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Västerås to Umeå trains for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
773 UL+ 562 SJ 3000+ 7448 Norrtåg | 5:38 Västerås Central Station | 10h48 | 16:26 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
773 UL+ 574 SJ 3000 | 5:38 Västerås Central Station | 13h55 | 19:33 Umeå Central Station | 1 change | |
773 UL+ 566 SJ 3000+ 7448 Norrtåg | 5:38 Västerås Central Station | 10h48 | 16:26 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
156 SJ+ 774 UL+ 566 SJ 3000+ 7448 Norrtåg | 5:48 Västerås Central Station | 10h38 | 16:26 Umeå Central Station | 3 changes | |
156 SJ+ 774 UL+ 562 SJ 3000+ 7448 Norrtåg | 5:48 Västerås Central Station | 10h38 | 16:26 Umeå Central Station | 3 changes | |
156 SJ+ 774 UL+ 574 SJ 3000 | 5:48 Västerås Central Station | 13h45 | 19:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
773 UL+ 566 SJ 3000+ 7448 Norrtåg | 6:07 Västerås Central Station | 10h19 | 16:26 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
773 UL+ 562 SJ 3000+ 7448 Norrtåg | 6:07 Västerås Central Station | 10h19 | 16:26 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
773 UL+ 574 SJ 3000 | 6:07 Västerås Central Station | 13h26 | 19:33 Umeå Central Station | 1 change | |
8508 Mälartåg+ 574 SJ 3000 | 6:56 Västerås Central Station | 12h37 | 19:33 Umeå Central Station | 1 change | |
8508 Mälartåg+ 566 SJ 3000+ 7448 Norrtåg | 6:56 Västerås Central Station | 9h30 | 16:26 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
8508 Mälartåg+ 566 SJ 3000+ 99001 Y-Buss | 6:56 Västerås Central Station | 10h59 | 17:55 Umeå, Busstation | 2 changes | |
773 UL+ 574 SJ 3000 | 7:05 Västerås Central Station | 12h28 | 19:33 Umeå Central Station | 1 change | |
773 UL+ 566 SJ 3000+ 7448 Norrtåg | 7:05 Västerås Central Station | 9h21 | 16:26 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
773 UL+ 566 SJ 3000+ 7412 Norrtåg | 7:05 Västerås Central Station | 10h22 | 17:27 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
110 SJ+ 804 UL+ 566 SJ 3000+ 7448 Norrtåg | 7:17 Västerås Central Station | 9h09 | 16:26 Umeå Central Station | 3 changes | |
110 SJ+ 804 UL+ 574 SJ 3000 | 7:17 Västerås Central Station | 12h16 | 19:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
110 SJ+ 804 UL+ 580 SJ 3000 | 7:17 Västerås Central Station | 15h16 | 22:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
8512 Mälartåg+ 566 SJ 3000+ 7448 Norrtåg | 7:56 Västerås Central Station | 8h30 | 16:26 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
8512 Mälartåg+ 580 SJ 3000 | 7:56 Västerås Central Station | 14h37 | 22:33 Umeå Central Station | 1 change | |
8512 Mälartåg+ 574 SJ 3000 | 7:56 Västerås Central Station | 11h37 | 19:33 Umeå Central Station | 1 change | |
773 UL+ 566 SJ 3000+ 7448 Norrtåg | 8:05 Västerås Central Station | 8h21 | 16:26 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
773 UL+ 580 SJ 3000 | 8:05 Västerås Central Station | 14h28 | 22:33 Umeå Central Station | 1 change | |
773 UL+ 574 SJ 3000 | 8:05 Västerås Central Station | 11h28 | 19:33 Umeå Central Station | 1 change | |
112 SJ+ 804 UL+ 580 SJ 3000 | 8:17 Västerås Central Station | 14h16 | 22:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
112 SJ+ 804 UL+ 574 SJ 3000 | 8:17 Västerås Central Station | 11h16 | 19:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
2112 Mälartåg · 8516 Mälartåg+ 580 SJ 3000 | 8:26 Västerås Central Station | 14h07 | 22:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
162 SJ+ 774 UL+ 580 SJ 3000 | 8:48 Västerås Central Station | 13h45 | 22:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
162 SJ+ 774 UL+ 574 SJ 3000 | 8:48 Västerås Central Station | 10h45 | 19:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
162 SJ+ 774 UL+ 570 SJ 3000+ 7416 Norrtåg | 8:48 Västerås Central Station | 10h37 | 19:25 Umeå Central Station | 3 changes | |
874 UL · 804 UL+ 580 SJ 3000 | 9:08 Västerås Central Station | 13h25 | 22:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
874 UL · 804 UL+ 574 SJ 3000 | 9:08 Västerås Central Station | 10h25 | 19:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
874 UL · 804 UL+ 94 SJ | 9:08 Västerås Central Station | 17h00 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
164 SJ+ 774 UL+ 580 SJ 3000 | 9:48 Västerås Central Station | 12h45 | 22:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
164 SJ+ 774 UL+ 94 SJ | 9:48 Västerås Central Station | 16h20 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
164 SJ+ 774 UL+ 574 SJ 3000 | 9:48 Västerås Central Station | 9h45 | 19:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
874 UL · 804 UL+ 574 SJ 3000 | 10:08 Västerås Central Station | 9h25 | 19:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
874 UL · 804 UL+ 94 SJ | 10:08 Västerås Central Station | 16h00 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
874 UL · 804 UL+ 580 SJ 3000 | 10:08 Västerås Central Station | 12h25 | 22:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
569 VL+ 18524 Mälartåg+ 580 SJ 3000 | 10:35 Västerås Central Station | 11h58 | 22:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
569 VL+ 18524 Mälartåg+ 574 SJ 3000 | 10:35 Västerås Central Station | 8h58 | 19:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
569 VL+ 18524 Mälartåg+ 94 SJ | 10:35 Västerås Central Station | 15h33 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
166 SJ+ 774 UL+ 574 SJ 3000 | 10:48 Västerås Central Station | 8h45 | 19:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
166 SJ · 10 SJ+ 7416 Norrtåg | 10:48 Västerås Central Station | 8h32 | 19:20 Umeå East Station | 2 changes | |
166 SJ+ 774 UL+ 580 SJ 3000 | 10:48 Västerås Central Station | 11h45 | 22:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
166 SJ+ 774 UL+ 94 SJ | 10:48 Västerås Central Station | 15h20 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
166 SJ · 10 SJ+ 7416 Norrtåg | 10:48 Västerås Central Station | 8h37 | 19:25 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
874 UL · 804 UL+ 574 SJ 3000 | 11:08 Västerås Central Station | 8h25 | 19:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
874 UL · 804 UL+ 94 SJ | 11:08 Västerås Central Station | 15h00 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
874 UL · 804 UL+ 580 SJ 3000 | 11:08 Västerås Central Station | 11h25 | 22:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
168 SJ · 574 SJ 3000 | 11:48 Västerås Central Station | 7h41 | 19:29 Umeå East Station | 1 change | |
168 SJ · 574 SJ 3000 | 11:48 Västerås Central Station | 7h45 | 19:33 Umeå Central Station | 1 change | |
168 SJ+ 774 UL+ 574 SJ 3000 | 11:48 Västerås Central Station | 7h45 | 19:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
168 SJ+ 774 UL+ 580 SJ 3000 | 11:48 Västerås Central Station | 10h45 | 22:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
168 SJ+ 774 UL+ 94 SJ | 11:48 Västerås Central Station | 14h20 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
874 UL · 804 UL+ 580 SJ 3000 | 12:18 Västerås Central Station | 10h15 | 22:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
874 UL · 804 UL+ 94 SJ | 12:18 Västerås Central Station | 13h50 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
874 UL · 804 UL+ 8442 Mälartåg+ 580 SJ 3000 | 12:18 Västerås Central Station | 10h15 | 22:33 Umeå Central Station | 4 changes | |
8532 Mälartåg+ 576 SJ 3000 · 580 SJ 3000 | 12:57 Västerås Central Station | 9h36 | 22:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
8532 Mälartåg+ 580 SJ 3000 | 12:57 Västerås Central Station | 9h36 | 22:33 Umeå Central Station | 1 change | |
8532 Mälartåg+ 576 SJ 3000+ 7418 Norrtåg | 12:57 Västerås Central Station | 8h22 | 21:19 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
8532 Mälartåg+ 576 SJ 3000+ 7418 Norrtåg | 12:57 Västerås Central Station | 8h17 | 21:14 Umeå East Station | 2 changes | |
8532 Mälartåg+ 94 SJ | 12:57 Västerås Central Station | 13h11 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 1 change | |
2132 Mälartåg · 18536 Mälartåg+ 580 SJ 3000 | 13:26 Västerås Central Station | 9h07 | 22:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
2132 Mälartåg · 18536 Mälartåg+ 94 SJ | 13:26 Västerås Central Station | 12h42 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
2132 Mälartåg · 18536 Mälartåg · 8442 Mälartåg+ 580 SJ 3000 | 13:26 Västerås Central Station | 9h07 | 22:33 Umeå Central Station | 4 changes | |
172 SJ+ 774 UL+ 580 SJ 3000 | 13:48 Västerås Central Station | 8h45 | 22:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
172 SJ+ 774 UL+ 94 SJ | 13:48 Västerås Central Station | 12h20 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
172 SJ+ 774 UL+ 584 SJ 3000 · 94 SJ | 13:48 Västerås Central Station | 12h20 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 3 changes | |
2136 Mälartåg · 8540 Mälartåg+ 94 SJ | 14:26 Västerås Central Station | 11h42 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
2136 Mälartåg · 8540 Mälartåg+ 584 SJ 3000 · 94 SJ | 14:26 Västerås Central Station | 11h42 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 3 changes | |
2136 Mälartåg · 8540 Mälartåg+ 580 SJ 3000 | 14:26 Västerås Central Station | 8h07 | 22:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
174 SJ · 580 SJ 3000 | 14:48 Västerås Central Station | 7h45 | 22:33 Umeå Central Station | 1 change | |
174 SJ · 580 SJ 3000 | 14:48 Västerås Central Station | 7h41 | 22:29 Umeå East Station | 1 change | |
174 SJ+ 774 UL+ 580 SJ 3000 | 14:48 Västerås Central Station | 7h45 | 22:33 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
174 SJ+ 774 UL+ 94 SJ | 14:48 Västerås Central Station | 11h20 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
174 SJ+ 774 UL+ 584 SJ 3000 · 94 SJ | 14:48 Västerås Central Station | 11h20 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 3 changes | |
773 UL+ 584 SJ 3000 · 94 SJ | 15:35 Västerås Central Station | 10h33 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
773 UL+ 582 SJ 3000 · 94 SJ | 15:35 Västerås Central Station | 10h33 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
773 UL+ 94 SJ | 15:35 Västerås Central Station | 10h33 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 1 change | |
176 SJ+ 774 UL+ 584 SJ 3000 · 94 SJ | 15:48 Västerås Central Station | 10h20 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 3 changes | |
176 SJ+ 774 UL+ 582 SJ 3000 · 94 SJ | 15:48 Västerås Central Station | 10h20 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 3 changes | |
176 SJ+ 774 UL+ 94 SJ | 15:48 Västerås Central Station | 10h20 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
2144 Mälartåg+ 23 SJ · 582 SJ 3000 · 94 SJ | 16:26 Västerås Central Station | 9h42 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 3 changes | |
23 SJ · 584 SJ 3000 · 94 SJ+ 2144 Mälartåg | 16:26 Västerås Central Station | 9h42 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 3 changes | |
23 SJ · 94 SJ+ 2144 Mälartåg | 16:26 Västerås Central Station | 9h42 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
773 UL+ 94 SJ · 94 SJ | 16:35 Västerås Central Station | 9h33 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
773 UL+ 94 SJ | 16:35 Västerås Central Station | 9h33 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 1 change | |
773 UL+ 584 SJ 3000 · 94 SJ | 16:35 Västerås Central Station | 9h33 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
94 SJ+ 7440 Norrtåg+ 8548 Mälartåg | 16:56 Västerås Central Station | 13h24 | 6:20 Umeå East Station | 2 changes | |
8548 Mälartåg+ 94 SJ | 16:56 Västerås Central Station | 9h12 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 1 change | |
8548 Mälartåg+ 94 SJ | 16:56 Västerås Central Station | 9h12 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 1 change | |
8548 Mälartåg+ 94 SJ · 94 SJ | 16:56 Västerås Central Station | 9h12 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
8548 Mälartåg+ 584 SJ 3000 · 94 SJ | 16:56 Västerås Central Station | 9h12 | 2:08 Umeå Central Station | 2 changes | |
8548 Mälartåg+ 94 SJ+ 124 Länstrafiken i Västerbotten AB · 124 Länstrafiken i Västerbotten AB | 16:56 Västerås Central Station | 13h16 | 6:12 Umeå | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Västerås to Umeå run on average 25 times per day, taking around 8h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 507 km distance in 7h 7m.
Distance 507 km |
Average train duration 8h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 7h 7m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:55 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
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Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Umeå — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Umeå trip today.
Contemporary art museum and cultural centre on the university arts campus, known for changing exhibitions and striking architecture.
County museum covering Västerbotten history, Sami culture and local life, with exhibitions indoors and heritage buildings outside.
Museum about guitars and popular music, showing rare instruments and music history in a central riverside venue.
Riverside cultural quarter with architecture, public spaces and evening views. A practical base for walking between major attractions.
Leafy city park by the river with lawns, sculptures and paths. It is one of the best places for a relaxed central stroll.
Central square framed by civic buildings and shops, often used for markets and events and a useful starting point for exploring.
Fermented Baltic herring, famed in northern Sweden for its powerful aroma and salty, sour flavour; often eaten with flatbread, potatoes and onion.
Tender Arctic char from northern rivers and lakes, usually pan-fried, smoked or cured. It is prized in Västerbotten for its clean, delicate flavour.
Open-faced sandwich of fried Baltic herring, often served on crispbread with mashed potato, pickled beetroot or dill. A classic northern coastal meal.
Refined dining in central Umeå with seasonal northern ingredients and an elegant, intimate atmosphere suited to a special evening.
Popular bistro and bar known for well-made Swedish and European dishes in a lively yet relaxed setting near the city centre.
Casual restaurant focusing on burgers and comfort food with a broad beer selection. Friendly, modern and consistently popular with locals.
Moderate for Sweden. Hotels and dining are pricier than many European cities, but local buses are reasonable and budget meals are still manageable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or adding 5-10% for very good service is appreciated in restaurants. Taxi fares are fixed on the meter; round up if you wish. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Umeå Central Station -> Rådhustorget, Umeå
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Västerås 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.

Most Västerås to Umeå trains use the Västerås Centralstation to Umeå, Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Umeå östra station. Use this guide to compare Västerås and Umeå train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Västerås Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Frank Bistro, Restaurang Varda
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Västerås Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Västerås Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Västerås Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Västerås Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Västerås Centralstation: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Elite Stadshotellet Västerås, Best Western Hotel Esplanade, Clarion Collection Hotel Etage.
Umeå, Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Rost Mat & Kaffe, Tapas Bar Deli
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Umeå, Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Umeå, Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Umeå, Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Umeå, Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Umeå, Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Comfort Hotel Winn, Elite Hotel Mimer, Clarion Collection Hotel Uman.
Umeå östra station is 2 km from Umeå city centre. Public transport options include:
Umeå östra station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Café Östra Station, Restaurant Rex
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Umeå östra station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Umeå östra station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Umeå östra station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Umeå östra station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Umeå östra station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Comfort Hotel Umeå City, Elite Hotel Mimer, Clarion Collection Hotel Uman.
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