Bus Hire in Uppsala, Sweden

Uppsala is Sweden's fourth-largest city and a major university town, 70 kilometres north of Stockholm via the E4, approximately 55 to 70 minutes by coach. Uppsala University (founded 1477) is the oldest university in Scandinavia and remains one of the most prestigious research universities in northern Europe. The city combines academic heritage with Viking-age archaeology (Gamla Uppsala, 5 kilometres north, is the site of one of the most significant pre-Christian religious centres in Scandinavia) and the largest Gothic cathedral in Scandinavia.

Uppsala's coach hire market is driven by academic visits (university open days, research conferences), school trips from Stockholm and the wider region, and day trips from Stockholm for tourism. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is just 35 kilometres south via the E4, making Uppsala an easy onward connection from international arrivals.

Uppsala Cathedral and the University Quarter

Uppsala Cathedral (Domkyrkan, Domkyrkoplan) is the largest church in Scandinavia at 118 metres high. The cathedral contains the tombs of Gustav Vasa and Johan III, and the silver shrine of St Erik, the patron saint of Sweden. The University Quarter surrounding the cathedral and the Gustavianum Museum (one of the oldest preserved buildings in Sweden, with its anatomical theatre from 1662) is the core of Uppsala's historic district. Coaches park on Strandbodgatan or in the Fyristorg car park adjacent to the city centre (approximately 800 metres from the cathedral).

Gamla Uppsala: Viking Burial Mounds

Gamla Uppsala (5 kilometres north of the city centre via Gamla Uppsalagatan, approximately 10 minutes by coach) is the site of three enormous royal burial mounds from the Vendel period (5th to 7th centuries AD), the Gamla Uppsala Church (12th century, built on the site of the pre-Christian Norse temple described by Adam of Bremen), and the Gamla Uppsala Museum. This is one of the most important pre-Christian religious and political centres in Scandinavia and a standard school trip and touring group destination. Coach parking is in the Gamla Uppsala Museum car park.

Day Trips from Stockholm and Conference Groups

Uppsala is one of the most popular day trips from Stockholm: the 70-kilometre run via the E4 takes 55 to 70 minutes by coach, and the combination of cathedral, university, and Viking-age sites provides a full day's programme. For conference groups at Arlanda Airport hotels (often used for international meetings due to proximity to the airport), Uppsala is a convenient half-day excursion (35 kilometres south-east via the E4, approximately 30 to 40 minutes). Uppsala also hosts regular academic conferences at Uppsala University's conference facilities.

What Bus Hire Costs in Uppsala

As a rough guide, a minibus (up to 19 seats) in Uppsala runs around 3,300 to 5,600 SEK per day, a midi-coach (around 35 seats) around 5,500 to 9,500 SEK per day, and a full-size coach (49 to 55 seats) around 8,000 to 14,000 SEK per day. Uppsala coach hire rates are slightly below Stockholm, reflecting lower demand and operator costs in this smaller university city. The final figure depends on your route, the date, and how long you need the vehicle. We confirm a fixed price with no hidden charges -- send your details for a free quote.