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Vasa Museum
Stockholm’s most famous museum, built around the preserved 17th-century warship Vasa. A standout for Swedish history, naval engineering, and dramatic storytelling.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
5 h 44 m
Average duration
5 h 44 m
Buses per day
1
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 $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
It's difficult to get from Borlänge to Stockholm without transferring at least 4 times.
500 VL · 550A VL+
70188 SJ · 190 SJ
500 VL · 550A VL+
70188 SJ · 190 SJOmio 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 |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $45 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) |
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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 $42 (€35).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€35) compared to roughly $45 (€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 TagiBergslagen | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:44PM | Duration 5h44 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator VL | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:44PM | Duration 5h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator VL | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 05:02AM | Duration 10h52 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator VL | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 07:44AM | Duration 11h34 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
The table below shows live departures for Borlänge to Stockholm buses for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
500 VL · 550A VL+ 70188 SJ · 190 SJ | 6:00 PM Borlänge | 5h44 | 11:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
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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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Best time to book 21 days |
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