Taking the train to your mountain vacation is comfortable and climate-smart. Hop on the train in the evening and wake up refreshed just as you arrive at your destination in Vemdalen.
During the winter season, you can take the train to Vemdalen every week. Train times are tailored to the most common changeover days for accommodation. The night train stops either in Östersund or Röjan, and the journey then continues by bus transfer to your final destination.
Winter: Night train with Snälltåget
From Malmö, the night train goes via Stockholm to Östersund, then the journey continues by bus transfer to Vemdalen.
If you are traveling from Gothenburg, the night train goes via Stockholm to Röjan train station, where you change to a bus transfer.
If you are traveling to Vemdalen by train, it may be a good idea to choose accommodation that is within walking distance of activities and shops. Here you will find a list of accommodations that are suitable for those visiting Vemdalen without a car.
In winter, you can travel between the ski areas in Vemdalen with SkiStar Bus. You can also book a taxi with one of the taxi companies at your destination.
Would you like to have access to a car during your stay in Vemdalen even though you are traveling by train? Then you can rent a car in Östersund. Rental cars from Europcar are available at Östersund Central Station. At Åre Östersund Airport, you can also rent a car through Avis, Hertz, and Sixt.
travel by bus to Vemdalen
Taking the bus to Vemdalen is a convenient and affordable way to travel. Sit back, relax, and you'll be there in no time!
Long-distance bus to Vemdalen
Buses between Stockholm and Vemdalen, with several stops along the way, run year-round. During the low season, the bus stops in Vemdalen village, while some trips during the high season go to Vemdalsskalet. In Vemdalen village, there is a waiting room in GT-gården that is open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Transfer to and from the long-distance bus
The local taxi company offers transfers for both small and large groups throughout the Vemdalen destination. Transfers must be booked two to twelve hours before departure, depending on what time you want to be picked up.
Beep Beep Transport offers safe passenger transport in both taxis and buses all year round. The company is mainly based in Klövsjö in Destination Vemdalen during the winter season, but also operates in other locations, such as Visby during the summer....
Mohlins Taxi Vemdalen is your local taxi company in the mountain region. The company offers commercial taxi services, transfers to and from the ski areas in Vemdalen, and connections to the Härjedalingen bus. In addition to this, they also provide freight transport, school transport, transport services for the disabled, and medical transport.
Länstrafiken Jämtland buses operate throughout the region. The following buses operate within the Vemdalen destination:
Bus number 164 between Östersund and Funäsdalen, including Svenstavik, Åsarna, Klövsjö, Klövsjö ski area, Storhogna, Vemdalsskalet, Vemdalen village, Hede, and on to Funäsdalen and back.
Bus number 163 between Östersund and Rätan, which includes Svenstavik and Åsarna.
Bus number 631 between Sveg and Funäsdalen, which includes Vemhån, Björnrike, Vemdalen village, and Hede.
In winter, you can easily travel between Vemdalen's three ski areas with SkiStar Bus.
Here you can read more about the ski bus in Vemdalen [link to our page about the ski bus].
Taxi and transfer
In Vemdalen, there is a company that provides taxi and transfer services. They can help you with everything from transportation to and from buses, planes, or trains, to rides to and from restaurants, or back to your car after an adventure that has taken you far in one direction.
Taxi for small groups
Taxi trips in Vemdalen can be pre-booked or booked directly when you need them. For transfers to and from buses, trains, or planes, it is a good idea to book your trip well in advance, especially if your arrival or departure is early or late in the day.
Transfers for larger groups
For group and conference trips, it is possible to book transfers for up to 60 people. Contact the taxi and transfer company for more information about booking.
Take the car to Vemdalen
It is easy to get to Vemdalen by car from anywhere in Sweden, even if it is a bit of a drive. Once you arrive, traveling by car gives you the freedom to discover the more remote gems around the destination.
Important things to consider when driving in the mountains
Especially during the peak season weeks around Christmas and New Year, the winter break, and Easter, there is a lot of traffic in the mountain regions. Winter roads can also be slippery, and there may be reindeer and other wildlife on the roads. Therefore, remember to adjust your driving so that it is safe for everyone on and near our roads.
Traveling by electric car to Vemdalen – charging stations are available here
Taking an electric car to Vemdalen works perfectly. There are plenty of places to charge your car along the most common routes. In addition, there are charging stations for electric cars in several locations around the destination.
If you are renting accommodation, we recommend that you check whether it is possible to charge your car at the house, cottage, or apartment, or whether you should take the opportunity to charge at the nearest charging station when you are out on an adventure.
Do I need winter tires when I take my car to Vemdalen?
When it gets slippery and winter road conditions in Vemdalen vary, but from mid-October there is a risk of slippery roads, especially in the mornings. If you know that you will be in Vemdalen for a longer period in late autumn or that you will be visiting Vemdalen during the autumn break, it may be a good idea to switch to winter tires or studded tires.
If you are visiting Vemdalen in the spring, you may need winter tires or studded tires on your car until the end of April. Even then, cold nights or sudden snowfalls can cause winter road conditions even though the roads are generally dry.
Flights to Vemdalen
You can get to Vemdalen quickly by plane, making flying the perfect way to travel if you're visiting the mountains for a weekend or just a few days. There are three airports near Vemdalen, two regular ones and one smaller one that takes private planes.
Fly regularly to destination Vemdalen
There are two regular airports located near Vemdalen: Åre Östersund Airport and Härjedalen Sveg Airport. From Östersund Airport, it takes about an hour and a half to reach Vemdalen, while from Sveg Airport, it takes about an hour.
Would you like to have access to a car during your stay in Vemdalen even though you are flying? Both Sveg and Östersund offer car rental services directly at the airport.
Hedlanda Airport is located halfway between Vemdalen village and Hede. It is a small airport that welcomes visitors with their own aircraft or taxi flights.