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What is the pendeltåg and where does it go?

SL's commuter trains, their route and the tickets that cover them.

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Short answer

The pendeltåg is Stockholm's commuter train, running from Nynäshamn and Gnesta in the south to Bålsta and Uppsala in the north, with four lines and 54 stations. Trains use the Citybanan tunnel under central Stockholm, and an SL 75-minute single ticket is valid on the pendeltåg as far as Bålsta and Gnesta.

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Why

  1. According to SL, the commuter rail system has four lines and 54 stations, from Nynäshamn and Gnesta in the south to Bålsta and Uppsala in the north.
  2. According to Trafikverket, Citybanan is a 6 km commuter train tunnel under central Stockholm, and since it opened in 2017 the pendeltåg have had their own tracks.
  3. According to SL, a 75-minute single ticket is valid on the pendeltåg up to Bålsta and Gnesta, while trips to Uppsala, Knivsta and Arlanda need a special ticket.

Details

The two Citybanan stations, Stockholm City and Stockholm Odenplan, link the commuter trains with the metro, which makes changing between the two easier. Stations and lines are listed in the SL journey planner, and the train and subway stations in Stockholm section of the catalogue helps you find the ones near you. For trips to the airport, see Arlanda and alternatives.

Tip

Use the SL app or a tapped bank card for a 75-minute ticket, and remember that Arlanda and Uppsala need a different ticket. For what a day in the capital costs in general, see whether Stockholm is expensive.

What may differ

The ticket depends on how far you go: the 75-minute single ticket covers the pendeltåg up to Bålsta and Gnesta, but not Uppsala, Knivsta or Arlanda.

Common misconception

You need a separate ticket for the pendeltåg.

What actually happens

According to SL, the normal 75-minute single ticket works on the pendeltåg up to Bålsta and Gnesta, so the same ticket covers metro, bus and commuter train within its time.

People also ask

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Sources

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

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