Trains in Sweden

The fast and modern Swedish trains will show you every corner of this majestic country. Travel comfortably between Stockholm, Malmö, Gothenburg and many more cities. Go as far north as north goes, well above the Arctic Circle, and see some of Europe's most spectacular sights!

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 Interrail timetable.

Bicycles are not allowed on Swedish trains, unless they're foldable and can be carried as hand luggage.

Route Map
Domestic Trains
Night Trains
Scenic Trains
Private Railway

Map with main train connections in Sweden

Domestic Trains

SJ Regional and InterCity (R, IC)

Regional trains throughout Sweden

SJ High-speed train (Snabbtåg)

Fast connections between the bigger cities

Bicycles are not allowed on Swedish trains, unless they're foldable and can be carried as hand luggage.

Night trains

SJ Night train (NT)

Domestic routes within Sweden

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 summer

Scenic Trains

Inlandsbanan scenic train

Travels all the way up to the Arctic Circle
Fully included in your Interrail Pass

Private railway companies in Sweden

Most of them are included in your Interrail Pass
See the full list of included companies

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

Which trains in Sweden require reservations?

SJ High-speed train: Approximately €7 (SEK 62) in 2^nd class and €17 (SEK 150) in 1^st class
SJ Night train: Fees depend on destination and type of seat/bed booked.
Snälltåget night train: Fees depend on destination and type of seat/bed booked.

Reservations highly recommended for long journeys

SJ Regional and InterCity trains (R, IC): 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
At a ticket desk or self-service machine at Swedish train stations

Get your Pass for Sweden

Interrail Sweden Pass

See the natural wonders of Sweden by rail.
Youth discounts, as well as family and senior discounts.
Additional benefits include up to 50% discount on ferry crossings to Denmark, Germany and Norway.
Prices from € 148

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Interrail Global Pass

Travel by train as much as you like in up to 33 European countries including Sweden.
Discounts available for youth, seniors and families.
Prices from € 185

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Tips and tricks for Sweden

Sweden main train station

The railway hub of Sweden is in Stockholm:

Stockholm Centralstasion (main station).
Has Ticket desks and information service.
Located 1 km from the Old Town (Gamla Stan).
Bus and metro stops are next to the station.

Spelling of names in Sweden

The local spelling of Swedish city names can be a little different. Keep this in mind when looking at timetables or finding your train at a Swedish station.

Gothenburg = Göteborg

Ferry travel and other discounts

With your Interrail Pass, you get discounts up to 50% on several ferry crossings. This way, you can easily reach countries like Germany, Norway and Finland.

A Pass valid in Sweden also covers travel on the following routes:

SJ trains directly to and from Copenhagen and Copenhagen airport
Trains from Göteborg and Stockholm to Oslo

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