Stockholm
Fall in love with Europe again by visiting the city of Stockholm by train. Feed your love of adventure with a Eurail Pass and see the fairy tale city of Stockholm.
Sweden By Train
Sweden is an exciting and beautiful country to visit. From charming cities like Stockholm, to seemingly endless natural wonders, your Eurail Sweden Pass will show the very best that this country has to offer. The views from the train, and the stops along the way, will create memories that last a lifetime.
Train types in Sweden
The extensive Swedish railway network is run by SJ. Modern trains travel regularly between the cities in Sweden, offering both comfort and stunning views from the train window. You can find Swedish train times in the Eurail timetable.
Bicycles are not allowed on Swedish trains, unless they're foldable and can be carried as hand luggage.
- Route Map
- Domestic
- International
- Night Trains
- Scenic Trains
- Private Railways
Domestic Trains
SJ Regional (REGIONAL)
Regional trains throughout Sweden
Reservations are optional
SJ InterCity (IC)
Reservations are mandatory
SJ High-speed train (HST)
Fast connections between the bigger cities
Reservations are mandatory
Bicycles are not allowed on Swedish trains, unless they're foldable and can be carried as hand luggage.
International trains
SJ InterCity (IC)
- Stockholm - Oslo (Norway)
- Reservations are mandatory
SJ High Speed (HST)
- Stockholm - Copenhagen (Denmark)
- Reservations are mandatory
Öresundståg trains (regional)
- Malmö - Copenhagen (Denmark)
- Reservations are optional
Night trains
Reservations are mandatory on all night trains.
SJ night train (NT)
- Domestic routes within Sweden
- Gothenburg/Stockholm to Östersund, Åre and Duved
- Gothenburg/Stockholm to Umeå
- Stockholm to Malmö
SJ Euronight - This train will start running from 1 September 2022
- Stockholm - Malmö - Copenhagen Airport - Hamburg (Altona)
VY night train
- Travels between Stockholm and Narvik (Norway)
Snälltåget night train
- Travels between Malmö and ski resort Åre
- Operates a night train to Berlin in the summer months
Scenic Trains
Travels all the way up to the Arctic Circle
Fully included in your Pass
Private railway companies in Sweden
Most of them are included in your Pass. See the full list of included companies.
Popular connections
- Domestic routes
- International routes
These are the average travel times between Sweden's most important cities. Reservations are optional for all of these train journeys.
| Route | Travel time |
|---|---|
| Stockholm to Gothenburg | 3 hours |
| Stockholm to Kiruna (Night train via Sundsvall) |
17hr 30min |
| Stockholm to Malmö | 4hr 30min |
| Stockholm to Sundsvall | 3hr 50min |
| Route | Which train? | Travel time | Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm to Copenhagen (Denmark) | SJ high-speed | 5hr 13min | Required |
| Stockholm (via Copenhagen, Denmark) to Hamburg (Germany) | SJ high-speed + InterCity | 14hr 10min | Required |
| Stockholm to Oslo (Norway) | SJ high-speed | 5hr | Required |
Reservations
Reservations are mandatory for:
SJ high-speed trains: approximately €7 in 2nd class and €17 in 1st class
SJ intercity trains: approximately €3 in both 2nd and 1st class
SJ domestic night trains: fees depend on destination and type of seat/bed booked.
From 1 September 2022 - SJ Euronight: Fees depend on destination and type of seat/bed booked.
Snälltåget night train: fees depend on destination and type of seat/bed booked.
Reservations are optional (but highly recommended for long journeys) for:
SJ Regional (R): Approximately 3 euros (SEK 27 in local currency)
Inlandsbanan scenic train: Approximately 5.30 euros (SEK 50 in local currency)
How can I make reservations for trains in Sweden?
Through our Reservation Service
Through the Rail Planner App
Through the SJ website
Through the Snälltåget website
At a ticket desk or self-service machine at Swedish train stations
Get your Pass for Sweden
Sweden Pass
Use your whole vacation to discover Sweden by rail.
Standard prices from $ 148
Global Pass
Explore Sweden and up to 32 other Eurail countries.
Standard prices from $ 185
Tips and tricks for Sweden
Quick facts
Capital: Stockholm
Population: 9.5 million
Language: Swedish
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Dialing code: +46
Spelling of city names
On Swedish train timetables and at train stations in Sweden, you'll usually find the local spelling of Swedish cities and stations. Here is the local spelling of some popular Swedish cities:
Gothenburg = Göteborg
Ferry travel and other discounts
With a valid Eurail Pass for Sweden, you'll get discounted travel on ferry routes to the following countries:
- Finland
- Estonia
- Latvia
- Germany
A Eurail Pass valid in Sweden covers free travel on the following routes:
SJ trains directly to and from Copenhagen and Copenhagen airport
Göteborg and Stockholm to Oslo.
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