Jyväskylä to Umeå by bus
Umeå lies 327 km (203 mi) north-west of Jyväskylä, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 6 h 7 min including stops, over roughly 399 km (248 mi) of road.
| Jyväskylä | Umeå | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Finland | Sweden |
| Population | 148,744 | 130,224 |
| Elevation | 109 m (358 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Postal codes | 40100–40740 | 900 01–908 50 |
Clocks in Umeå are 1 h behind Jyväskylä right now, so a 6 h 7 min journey lands only 5 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Umeå
Crossing from Finland into Sweden: money changes from the Euro to the Krona (SEK); the dialling code becomes +46; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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Common questions
How far is Umeå from Jyväskylä?
327 km (203 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Jyväskylä; by road roughly 399 km (248 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jyväskylä to Umeå by bus?
About 6 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jyväskylä and Umeå?
Umeå is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Stockholm against Europe/Helsinki).
What currency do I need in Umeå?
The Krona (SEK).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.