Is there a train from Stockholm to Berlin?
The Snälltåget night and day trains, journey time and what to check.
Short answer
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. Its day train goes only as far as Hamburg. Visit Sweden gives about 18 hours for the night trains between Berlin or Hamburg and Stockholm.
Why
- Snälltåget says it will add departures of its night train Stockholm-Malmö-Copenhagen-Hamburg-Berlin in the low season, mainly winter, after the procured night service by another operator ends after summer 2026.
- According to Snälltåget's timetable, its day train 307 leaves Stockholm C at 10:43 and reaches Hamburg Hbf at 21:57, with a stop in Copenhagen.
- Visit Sweden says night trains from Hamburg and Berlin reach Stockholm after an 18-hour journey.
Details
Snälltåget says it serves Berlin and Hamburg 220 days a year, and the winter 2026/27 schedule was to be presented in spring 2026, so check its site for exact dates and times. The day train ends in Hamburg, so a trip to Berlin by day needs a separate onward connection. Rules for crossing to Germany are in do you need a passport to travel from Sweden to Germany, and other rail routes are in international buses and trains.
Tip
Book the night train early for your date and check that it runs that day, since it does not run daily all year. Planning tips for the whole trip are in Scandinavia without a car.
What may differ
The service changes with the season: the night train gets more departures in winter, and the day train was sold for 4 May to 1 November 2026.
Common misconception
There are no trains from Sweden to Berlin, so you have to fly.
What actually happens
Snälltåget runs a night train from Stockholm via Malmö, Copenhagen and Hamburg to Berlin, and says it serves Berlin and Hamburg 220 days a year.
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Sources
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check Snälltåget before you travel.
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