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Can you take a bike on the pendeltåg?

What SL and Region Stockholm say about bikes on the commuter train.

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Short answer

Yes, you can take a bicycle on the pendeltåg in Stockholm, and Region Stockholm says bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters may be brought unfolded on the commuter trains. SL describes this as allowed with some restrictions. Restrictions can mean, for example, that bikes are not allowed during rush hour or at certain stations.

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Why

  1. On the pendeltåg, Saltsjöbanan and most commuter boats you may bring bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters without folding them, according to Region Stockholm.
  2. SL says you can take your bike on the pendeltåg, Tvärbanan, Saltsjöbanan, Lidingöbanan, the new Roslagsbanan trains and the commuter boats, with some limitations.
  3. Since November 2024 SL bans e-scooters and other small electric vehicles on the metro, according to Region Stockholm.

Details

On Tvärbanan you may bring a normal bike outside rush hour when there is space, but at first not an e-bike, and the bike must stand at the special bike place. Charging vehicles with lithium batteries on board is banned on all SL modes. For what the rules mean on a bike, see whether you can carry a passenger on a bike in Sweden and for renting one see bike and scooter rental in Stockholm.

Tip

Read SL's page on bicycles before you travel with a bike at busy times, and ask SL customer service on 08 600 10 00 if you are unsure about a station or a time.

What may differ

The rules differ by line: on Tvärbanan a normal bike is allowed outside rush hour when there is space, on the pendeltåg bikes may be taken unfolded with some restrictions, and on the metro e-scooters are banned.

Common misconception

SL has banned bikes and electric scooters from all its trains.

What actually happens

The ban on e-scooters and other small electric vehicles applies to the metro, according to Region Stockholm. On the pendeltåg, bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters can be brought unfolded.

People also ask

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check SL before you travel.

Urban transport: SL, UL, Västtrafik, Skånetrafiken

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