Sweden in Winter
Explore the natural wonders of Sweden with this itinerary. Travel with an Interrail pass and see frozen lakes, wild reindeer and the stunning Northern Lights.
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!
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 Interrail 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
Trains to/from Arlanda Airport
- Arlanda Express
- Stops at Arlanda Södra (South) and Arlanda Norra (North) stations
- No extra supplement or reservation needed
- All other trains to Arlanda Airport
- Stop at Arlanda Central station
- Extra station fee of SEK 135 (€12) needed at Arlanda Central station
International trains
SJ InterCity (IC)
- Stockholm - Oslo (Norway)
- Reservations are mandatory
VY Regional (RE)
- Göteborg - Oslo (Norway)
- Reservations are optional
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
- Stockholm – Östersund - Åre – Duved (ski resorts)
- Göteborg - Östersund - Åre – Duved (ski resorts)
- Stockholm – Umeå
- Göteborg - Umeå
- Stockholm to Malmö
SJ EuroNight
- Stockholm - Malmö - Copenhagen Airport - Hamburg (Altona) - Berlin (from April 2023)
VY night train
- Stockholm – Boden - Kiruna - Narvik (Norway)
- Stockholm – Boden - Luleå
- Malmö – Stockholm – Östersund - Åre – Duved - Storlien (ski resorts)
- Stockholm – Malmö – Copenhagen Örestad – Hamburg – Berlin
Scenic Trains
- Travels all the way up to the Arctic Circle
- Fully included in your Interrail Pass
Iron Ore Line
- Luleå to Narvik across the Arctic circle
- From the Gulf of Bothnia to the Atlantic Ocean
- Trains on this line operated by VY Norrtåg are 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
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 | 3h |
| Stockholm to Kiruna (Night train via Sundsvall) |
17h 30m |
| Stockholm to Malmö | 4h 30m |
| Stockholm to Sundsvall | 3h 50m |
| Route | Which train? | Travel time | Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm to Copenhagen (Denmark) | SJ high-speed | 5h 05m | Required |
| Stockholm (via Copenhagen, Denmark) to Hamburg (Germany) | SJ high-speed + InterCity | 10h 40m | Required |
| Stockholm to Oslo (Norway) | SJ high-speed | 5h 30m | Required |
| Göteborg to Oslo (Norway) | Regional | 3h 30m | Recommended |
| Stockholm to Berlin (Germany) | SJ EuroNight / Snälltåget | 15h 30m (overnight) | Required |
Reservations
Interrail reservation self-service system
- Interrail
- RE, IC, HST (X2000), Domestic night trains, EuroNight, Snälltaget
Administration costs when booking through Interrail self-service
- € 2,- p.p.per train
- Additional € 9,- per order (for paper tickets)
With railway carriers
- SJ (Swedish Railways): Domestic and international trains
- X2000, IC
- Snälltåget:
- Stockholm – Copenhagen – Berlin night train
- Domestic (night) trains
- Also bookable by phone through Snälltåget's Customer Service
An explanation of how each booking platform works can be found here: How do I book my reservations
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 € 167
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 € 212
Tips and tricks for Sweden
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 benefits
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
- Direct SJ trains from Stockholm to Oslo
Another benefit is access to the SJ lounge at Malmo Station, Gothenburg station and at Stockholm Central station. See the conditions below:
- Eurail or Interrail pass for travel in 1st class
- An SJ reservation in 1st or 2nd class valid that same day
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