Offers first and second-class tickets, photo ops, stop-offs for forest foraging and ‘The Pub’ restaurant carriage – what’s not to like?Īnd don’t forget – the most sustainable way of seeing Sweden is by train. Snälltåget (translates as the ‘Nice Train’) is a service that runs year-round between Malmö and Stockholm and in the winter months, there is an overnight train service between Malmö and the ski resorts of Åre and Vemdalen, 900 kilometres away in northern Sweden. What’s to see and do? The Northern Lights (winter-time) at Abisko National Park, the Esrange Space Center, Björkliden and Riksgränsen ski resorts, as well as a stay in the unique Icehotel. This city on 14 islands between Lake Melaren and the Baltic Sea combines urban amenities with proximity to nature, it is called the 'Venice of the North'. In between times, you enjoy the comfort, views and eats, as well as meets and greets with fellow explorers. Popular Train Routes to and from Stockholm Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is one of the most attractive cities in the world for tourists, unlike other European capitals. You embark in uber-cool capital Stockholm and disembark inside the Arctic Circle in Narvik, having travelled the Iron Ore line between Luleå in Sweden and Narvik in Norway. One of Europe’s great rail journeys is from Stockholm to Narvik in Norway. There are various package deals available on the service, including an eight-day epic nature adventure in Swedish Lapland or an eventful trip to Jokkmokk Winter Market and other winter gems. Tickets can be purchased on each train operator's website.ĭepart Arctic Circle town Gällivare in the north, to Kristinehamn in the south, on the 1,288 kilometres or 800 mile-long Inlandsbanan one of Scandinavia’s great rail journeys.

MTRX and FlixTrain operate between Stockholm and Gothenburg. The Swedish rail network is operated by a few major train operators SJ, Vy (previously Tågkompaniet), Snälltåget and Inlandsbanan. In full-fare business class, you will be served a meal at your seat, and in second class you have access to a bistro car, where hot and cold meals are available. The X 2000 high-speed tilting train travels at up to 200 km/hour (125 mph) on all major routes and offers the highest standards of comfort. So as soon as you step off the plane you could be embarking on a fabulous rail journey around Sweden. There are daily high-speed services with SJ between all three, and a high-speed train service between Stockholm and Stockholm Arlanda Airport called Arlanda Express. The main rail transport hubs in Sweden are in capital city Stockholm, Gothenburg on the west coast, and Malmö in the south. But there is nothing second-class about the scenery though – on most routes the natural surroundings are off-the-scale see worthy: how about speeding across the Arctic tundra under the midnight sun, or stopping off for nature walks and berry-picking on the Inlandsbanan service? Couchettes in second-class are available on many routes, for instance legendary bucket-list favourite the Stockholm-Kiruna-Narvik (Norway) line. You can do it on a first class ticket, or on a second-class ticket on most trains. Both trains run through vast forests and fields, giant fjords, blue lakes, rivers, and waterfalls.Travel by rail around Sweden, face glued to the window, on some of Europe’s most spectacular rail journeys. Second, the train from Oslo to Stockholm is quite impressive too. First of all, the train journey from Bergen to Oslo is considered one of the most scenic trips. There you quickly catch the SJ train running to Stockholm Central Station.Įven if a trip from Bergen to Stockholm takes 17 hours 54 min, it's truly magnificent. Simply, your journey is operated by Vy trains, and it starts at Bergen Central Station and runs to Oslo Central Station. On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Stockholm at around 06:17, with.

The last departure is usually at around 20:22. On weekdays, the first train leaving Stockholm is scheduled to depart at around 05:19. However, there is no direct train from Bergen to Stockholm, but you can easily reach your destination by stopping at Oslo. The fastest trains from Stockholm to Amsterdam take around 16 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 1,126 kilometres.

If you are planning a trip from Bergen to Stockholm, keep in mind that one of the most exciting ways to travel is by taking a high-speed train. In addition to natural beauty, Vy trains and Sj trains are modern and comfortable. Journeys boasting picturesque landscapes or untouched nature are enjoyable. Traveling by train between Scandinavian cities is one of the most popular and convenient ways.

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