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Airports, trains, buses and ferries

Airport transfers, long-distance and night trains, intercity buses, domestic flights and ferries: routes, tickets, journey times and how to book.

  • How do you get from Malmö to Gothenburg by train?

    Yes, there are direct trains from Malmö to Gothenburg, and SJ and Vy both give a journey time of 2 hours 18 minutes.

  • Does the Arlanda Express have a student discount?

    Yes, Arlanda Express offers a student discount, but according to its customer service FAQ it is at present available only via Mecenat.

  • How much does a train ticket to Stockholm cost?

    There is no single price for a train ticket to Stockholm, because long-distance fares in Sweden are almost entirely dynamic and change with route, day and demand.

  • How long does the Arlanda Express take?

    The Arlanda Express takes 18 minutes from Stockholm Central Station to Arlanda South and 19 minutes to Arlanda North, according to Arlanda Express.

  • How long is the ferry to Gotland?

    The ferry to Gotland takes about three hours to Visby from both Nynäshamn and Oskarshamn, according to Destination Gotland and the island's tourist site.

  • Is there a direct ferry from Stockholm to Germany?

    Ports of Stockholm lists passenger ferries from Stockholm to Helsinki, Turku and Tallinn, and none to Germany.

  • Is there a bistro or food on SJ trains?

    Yes, SJ's high-speed trains have a bistro car, and in first class coffee or tea and a light cold meal are included, according to Interrail.

  • Where is lost property at Arlanda?

    Items found at Stockholm Arlanda, in any terminal, are handled by Smarte Carte, which Swedavia places on Level 1 in Terminal 5.

  • How much liquid can you take in hand luggage at Arlanda?

    At Arlanda each liquid container in hand luggage may hold at most 100 ml, according to Swedavia and the Swedish Transport Agency.

  • How do you check in at Arlanda?

    You can check in online with your airline, at a self-service kiosk at Arlanda or at a staffed check-in desk, and Swedavia says online check-in is usually preferable.

  • Can you take snus on a plane in hand luggage?

    Yes, Finnair states that snus can be carried in carry-on baggage or in the hold of the aircraft.

  • Is there a ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki?

    Yes, overnight ferries run from Stockholm to Helsinki via Åland, operated by Tallink Silja from Värtahamnen and Viking Line from Stadsgården.

  • How do you get to Arlanda from Stockholm?

    The fastest way to Arlanda from Stockholm is the Arlanda Express, which leaves from platforms 1 and 2 at Stockholm Central Station and takes 18 minutes non-stop.

  • Is there a student discount on SJ trains?

    Yes, SJ gives students and young people 15% off the ordinary price in second class, second class Lugn and selected period cards.

  • Is there a train from Stockholm to Berlin?

    Yes, Snälltåget runs a night train from Stockholm via Malmö, Copenhagen and Hamburg to Berlin, and has said it will add departures for winter 2026/27.

  • How do you get from Copenhagen to Gothenburg by train?

    Yes, Öresundståg runs direct trains between Copenhagen and Gothenburg via Malmö, Helsingborg and Halmstad, and the timetable puts the journey at about 3 hours 40 minutes.