Vasaplan – a hub for public transportation. Photo: Fredrik Larsson
Public transportation and mobility
Mobility and logistics is fundamental for all relations, organizations and regions. Umeå has a strategic location in northern Europe, at an intersection where a constant flow of people, ideas, commodities and products is passing through – from north to south, and from west to east.
On a vertical level, Umeå connects all southbound shipments with the rest of the country and down to Europe, and on a horizontal level, transports from Mo i Rana, Norway and the Atlantic Ocean passes through Umeå on their way to Ostrobothnia in Finland going east. Trade has always gone through Umeå, making it a place were people have met in the crossroads, the city has always been open and inclusive. There are no strangers here.
One of the many trains taking passangers over the Ume river. Foto: Jonas Gunnarsson / Johnér
In practical terms, Umeå City airport connects Umeå with the rest of Sweden and Europe via dozens of departures every day. The fast train leaves several times a day and takes you to Stockholm in about six hours. The ferry line to Vaasa connects Västerbotten to Ostrobothnia, an important link in the east-west-traffic – and with a brand new ferry, improving the connections over Kvarken.
The inner city traffic routes consists of densely woven bike- and pedestrian paths, along with the practical local transportation system Ultra, which provides dozens of buslines.
Umeå Airport
External link, opens in new window. – current flights at the country's sixth largest airport
BRA External link, opens in new window. – daily flights from Umeå to Stockholm BMA
Norwegian External link, opens in new window. – daily flights: Umeå – Stockholm ARN and vice versa
SAS External link, opens in new window. – daily flights to Stockholm ARN and some days to Gothenburg
Norrtåg External link, opens in new window. – operates train traffic in northern Sweden
SJ External link, opens in new window. – daily direct trains to Stockholm
Wasaline External link, opens in new window. – passenger- and freight traffic between Umeå and Vaasa
Holmöfärjan External link, opens in new window. – daily trips to and from northern Sweden´s largest and sunniest island
Norrbyskärsfärjan External link, opens in new window. – ferry timetable between Norrbyn and Norrbyskär during the summer
Länstrafiken External link, opens in new window. – operates bus traffic in Västerbotten, timetables, prices and more
Ultrabussar External link, opens in new window. – timetable and route maps for local traffic in Umeå, which always emanates from Vasaplan
Flygbuss External link, opens in new window. – airport bus route; Vasaplan (Umeå center) – university- and hospital area – Umeå Airport
Ybuss External link, opens in new window. – operates bus services with daily departures back and forth from Umeå, Örnsköldsvik, Sollefteå and Sundsvall to Stockholm
Eco Taxi External link, opens in new window. – a taxi company
Taxi kurir External link, opens in new window. – a taxi company
Umeå Taxi External link, opens in new window. – a taxi company
Umeå Hamn AB External link, opens in new window. – Umeå Harbor located in Holmsund
Traffic information External link, opens in new window. – The Swedish Road Administration's current information about road construction and rest areas
INAB External link, opens in new window. – Infrastructure in Umeå AB - is a municipal company working for more efficient and long-term sustainable logistics and transport solutions.