- Must visit
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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eskilstuna to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Eskilstuna to Stockholm:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Eskilstuna to Stockholm costing on average $26 (€22).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 04:11PM | Arrival Time 06:58PM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 07:23PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Lanstrafiken | Departure Time 07:26PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
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Buses from Eskilstuna to Stockholm run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $15 (€13) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 54 miles (88 km) distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 54 miles (88 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 2h 39m |
First bus 12:03 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 6 days |
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