- Must visit
Vasa Museum
Stockholm’s most famous museum, built around the remarkably preserved 17th-century warship Vasa. A standout introduction to Swedish maritime history and one of the city’s essential visits.
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
6 h 55 m
Average duration
7 h 44 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Borlänge to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Borlänge to Stockholm will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 2 buses that leave Borlänge for Stockholm on Mon, May 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct buses cover the 195 km distance in an average of 7 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 55 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest buses will take 8 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Borlänge to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Borlänge to Stockholm:
A train is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Borlänge to Stockholm costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€35) compared to roughly $46 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3 (€2). The journey takes 3h 43m versus 2h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by MasExpressen.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator MasExpressen | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Dalatrafik | Departure Time 11:07AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h33 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Dalatrafik | Departure Time 02:37PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 5h08 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Dalatrafik | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator VL | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 09:44PM | Duration 5h34 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator MasExpressen | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator VL | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 05:07AM | Duration 10h57 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator UL | Departure Time 06:12PM | Arrival Time 02:07AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator TagiBergslagen | Departure Time 06:12PM | Arrival Time 11:52PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Malartag | Departure Time 06:12PM | Arrival Time 01:07AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator TagiBergslagen | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 01:07AM | Duration 6h52 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Malartag | Departure Time 07:37PM | Arrival Time 04:09AM | Duration 8h32 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator UL | Departure Time 07:37PM | Arrival Time 04:57AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator TagiBergslagen | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 03:07AM | Duration 6h52 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
The table below shows live departures for Borlänge to Stockholm buses for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:07 AM Borlänge | 3h33 | 2:40 PM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:37 PM Borlänge | 5h08 | 7:45 PM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:50 PM Borlänge | 4h55 | 7:45 PM Stockholm | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 5:40 PM Borlänge | 2h45 | 8:25 PM Stockholm | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Borlänge to Stockholm run on average 32 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:03, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 121 miles (195 km) distance in 5h 34m.
Distance 121 miles (195 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 32 |
Fastest bus 5h 34m |
First bus 12:03 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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