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 bus in Sweden?
SL buses in Stockholm and most Västtrafik buses in zone A sell single tickets for a tapped bank card, but SL buses do not accept cash.
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Can you use a Västtrafik ticket on SJ trains?
Yes, Västtrafik tickets are valid on SJ Regional trains on three routes from Gothenburg, but not on all departures, so check the journey planner.
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How does the right-hand rule (högerregel) work in a car park?
Yes, the right-hand rule applies in car parks too, because Transportstyrelsen says it applies everywhere, including inside parking lots.
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What is the fine for travelling on SL without a ticket?
SL can charge a tilläggsavgift (surcharge) of SEK 1,500 if you cannot show a valid ticket at an inspection, according to Visit Stockholm.
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Can you appeal a parking fine in Sweden?
Yes, a parking notice from a municipality or the police is contested with the Swedish Police, but you must pay the fee first and it is refunded if you succeed.
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How do you ride the metro in Stockholm?
To ride the Stockholm metro you need a valid SL ticket, for example a 75-minute adult single for SEK 43 bought in the SL app or with a tapped bank card.
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Is the SL fare the same for the metro, bus and commuter train?
Yes, one SL single ticket for SEK 43 covers the metro, buses and pendeltåg for 75 minutes, so you pay the same whichever you use.
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Do children travel free on SL in Stockholm?
Yes, children under 7 travel free on SL with a person who has a valid ticket.
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Can you travel to Uppsala with an SL ticket?
An ordinary SL single ticket does not cover Uppsala: it is valid on the pendeltåg to Bålsta and Gnesta, while Uppsala needs a combined UL+SL ticket.
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Is an SL card personal, and can you share a ticket?
SL says you must have the right to use the ticket you travel on, and the only lending it describes is a monthly app subscription lent in the SL app.
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What does Taxa 3 mean in Stockholm and how much is it?
Taxi prices in Sweden are set freely by each company, and Taxi Stockholm's current price page lists Tariffs 1, 5 and 6 but no Tariff 3.
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Can you take a pram on SL buses and trains?
Yes, you can bring a pram on SL, but it cannot be of any size or weight, and you may never take it on escalators or moving walkways.
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Does Stockholm have trams?
Yes, Stockholm has trams: Tvärbanan, Nockebybanan, Lidingöbanan and Spårväg City all run in Stockholm County's public transport network.
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What happens if you do not pay a parking fine in Sweden?
An unpaid parking notice leads to a reminder with 21 days to pay, then a second reminder with SEK 150 added, and then collection by Kronofogden, according to Transportstyrelsen.
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How long can you park on the street in Sweden?
You may park on a public street in a built-up area for at most 24 consecutive hours on weekdays, with an exception for the weekday before a Sunday or holiday.
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Can you park in an EV charging space if you are not charging?
Only vehicles that can be charged externally may park at a charging space, according to Transportstyrelsen, so a car with no plug-in option may not use it.