City transport and parking
Tickets and passes for SL, Västtrafik and Skånetrafiken, the apps to use, commuter boats, bikes and e-scooters, and the parking rules that lead to fines.
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Can you buy a ticket on the Öresund train?
No, you cannot buy a ticket on board an Öresundståg train, so you need a valid ticket before you board.
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How long must a parking attendant wait before issuing a fine?
The act on felparkeringsavgift sets no waiting time before a parking warden may issue a notice, and the City of Stockholm publishes no grace period in minutes.
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Do you have to signal when reversing into a parking space?
You must use the indicator before starting from a kerb, turning, changing lane or moving sideways in a significant way, and you may reverse only without danger to others.
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When does street cleaning (städdag) start in Sweden?
Cleaning bans apply on the weekday and time shown on the sign, and Stockholm's 2026 deadline for spring sand sweeping in the inner city was 1 May.
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How much does a tram ticket cost in Gothenburg?
A single ticket for a tram in Gothenburg costs SEK 38 for adults and SEK 29 for young people aged 7–19 in zone A, according to Västtrafik's price handbook.
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Can ticket inspectors on SL hold you until the police arrive?
Ticket inspectors may remove a passenger who refuses to buy a ticket or pay the surcharge, and the police must help with the removal when asked.
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Which Swedish cities have trams?
Trams run in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Norrköping and Lund, and Lund's line from Lund C to ESS has been in service since December 2020.
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Can you use a UL ticket on the Mälartåg?
Yes, but only on some routes: UL single tickets are valid on Mälartåg between Uppsala and Sala, between Uppsala and Gävle, and between Uppsala and Arlanda or Märsta.
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Can you buy a ticket on board a Norrtåg train?
No, you can no longer buy a ticket on board Norrtåg trains, because on-board sales ended on 14 December, so buy your ticket before you board.
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When did the Stockholm metro open?
Stockholm's metro opened on 1 October 1950, when the green line began running between Slussen and Hökarängen.
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Can you pay by card or buy a ticket on a Skånetrafiken bus?
On Skånetrafiken's city buses you can buy a ticket by tapping a Visa, Mastercard or Maestro card, but regional buses stopped selling tickets on board on 1 January 2024.
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How long is an SL ticket valid?
A single SL ticket is valid for 75 minutes, with an unlimited number of trips in SL traffic, including changes between the metro and buses.
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How do you buy a bus ticket in Stockholm?
You can buy a Stockholm bus ticket in the SL app, with an SL card or by tapping a bank card, but not with cash on the bus.
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How much does a taxi cost in Stockholm?
Taxi prices in Stockholm are set freely by each company, and the comparison price shown on the car covers a typical 10 km trip of 15 minutes.
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Can you park with a trailer in Sweden?
Yes, but in Stockholm a detached trailer longer than 3 metres may not be parked on a road between 22:00 and 06:00.
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Does Skånetrafiken offer a student discount?
Yes, Skånetrafiken gives students 25 percent off many tickets in Skåne, if you have a digital student ID from Mecenat, WeStudents or Studentkortet with a valid student symbol.