Are you looking to get a Swedish driver’s license in Umeå? We have compiled the complete list of all 12 official, approved driving schools in Umeå currently registered with the Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen).
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Driving Schools in Umeå – Ranked by Price
Google ratings are available for 8 of the 12 driving schools in Umeå to help you verify student satisfaction.
| # | Driving School | Google Rating | Single Lesson (Duration) ⓘ | Estimated Total Cost ⓘ | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Gaani Service AB, Gaani Trafikskola Magasingatan 7, 90327 Umeå | – | Price upon request | Price upon request | 073-672 09 85 |
| – | Grönlunds Yrkesutbildningar AB, Umeå Kabelvägen 12A, 90133 Umeå | – | Price upon request | Price upon request | 010-484 80 00 |
| – | Katastrof Trafikskola AB ★ Top Rated Skolgatan 65 A, 90329 Umeå | Price upon request | Price upon request | 073-931 81 23 | |
| – | Körkort så klart i Umeå AB Västra Esplanaden 7, 90325 Umeå | Price upon request | Price upon request | 090-12 21 00 | |
| – | My Driving Academy Sweden AB, Umeå Västra Norrlandsgatan 7, 90327 Umeå | – | Price upon request | Price upon request | 010-188 83 21 |
| – | Nya Umeå-Vännäs Trafikskola AB ★ Top Rated Västra Kyrkogatan 8A, 90329 Umeå | Price upon request | Price upon request | 090-13 35 53 | |
| – | On Via TS AB, Umeå Trafikskola ★ Top Rated Västra Esplanaden 19, 90325 Umeå | Price upon request | Price upon request | 090-77 25 88 | |
| – | Stiftelsen Pingstförsamlingarnas Skol- och kursverksamhet, Umeå Folkhögskola Ekonomstråket 11, 90730 Umeå | Price upon request | Price upon request | 090-503 00 | |
| – | Trafiko AB, Umeå Norra Obbolavägen 89, 90402 Umeå | Price upon request | Price upon request | 020-160 46 26 | |
| – | Trafikskolan Umelejon AB Brogatan 5 B, 90325 Umeå | Price upon request | Price upon request | 070-651 30 51 | |
| – | Trafikskolan Öst på stan AB, Umeå ★ Top Rated Östra Norrlandsgatan 57, 90331 Umeå | Price upon request | Price upon request | 090-13 03 13 | |
| – | Umeå Trafiksäkerhetscenter Hörnefors AB Industrivägen 30, 90531 Hörnefors | – | Price upon request | Price upon request | 0930-66 97 00 |
* Pricing comparisons are standardized for fairness: driving lessons vary in duration (from 30 to 80 minutes). To allow direct comparison, we display the actual price/duration and normalize the single lesson price to a standard hourly rate (60 minutes). The Estimated Total Cost is calculated based on a standardized 680 minutes of total instruction time (equivalent to the national average of 17 standard 40-minute lessons). Mandatory safety courses (Riskettan & Risktvåan) are included at standard default rates if specific pricing is missing. Mandatory administrative fees are factored in: theory test SEK 400, practical driving test SEK 1 000, and eye test fee SEK 220. Asterisk (*) indicates estimated default lesson duration where school-specific duration is not published. Source: Transport Agency register of approved educators, synchronized 2026-05-22.
How much does a Swedish driver’s license cost in Umeå?
The cost of getting a B-license varies depending on how many lessons you require, whether you practice privately with a supervisor, and which package you purchase. An average total budget ranges between SEK 12 000 and SEK 25 000.
The pricing table above assumes a standard package of 17 lessons. Use our interactive expat budget calculator to customize the estimate based on your personal needs:
The Expat’s Step-by-Step Guide to getting a Driving License in Sweden
Obtaining a license in Sweden is highly structured. Follow these three main milestones to succeed:
Permit & Eye Test
You must apply for a driving permit (Körkortstillstånd) at the Transport Agency. Arrange an eye test (synintyg) at an optician or your chosen driving school to complete the application.
Mandatory Safety Training
You must complete two mandatory risk courses: Risk 1 (theory on alcohol, drugs, fatigue) and Risk 2 (skid track practice/halkbana). Both are available in English.
Theory & Practical Tests
Book the official tests (Kunskapsprov & Körprov) via Trafikverket. The theory exam is fully available in English, and you can request a translator or English-speaking examiner for the driving test.
Rules for Exchanging Foreign Driving Licenses in Sweden
EU / EEA Driving Licenses
If you hold a valid driving license issued in any EU or EEA country, it is fully valid in Sweden for as long as it remains valid in your home country. You can exchange it for a Swedish driving license directly without passing any tests, provided you are permanently resident in Sweden.
Non-EU / EEA Driving Licenses
If your license was issued outside the EU/EEA (e.g. USA, UK, India, Canada), it remains valid in Sweden for exactly one year after you register in the Swedish population register (folkbokföring). To get a license after that year, you must complete the entire Swedish test process (Risk 1, Risk 2, theory test, and practical test).
Important Expat Resources & Official Channels
For official information, booking, and administrative applications, always refer to the following authoritative websites:
Transportstyrelsen (Transport Agency)
Official regulatory rules, permit applications, and legal requirements for foreign licenses in Sweden.
Trafikverket Booking Portal
The official platform to book your Swedish theory exam (Kunskapsprov) and driving test (Körprov).
Guide to Private Practice
Our independent guide on Swedish supervisor requirements (Handledarskap) and private practice training.