- Must visit
Vasa Museum
A world-class museum built around the remarkably preserved 1628 warship Vasa, with powerful storytelling about maritime history and recovery.
Cheapest price
$63
Average price
$92
Fastest journey
7 h 5 m
Average duration
8 h 17 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
485 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Helsingborg to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsingborg to Stockholm will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
Of the 5 buses that leave Helsingborg for Stockholm on Wed, Jul 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct buses cover the 485 km distance in an average of 8 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 5 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest buses will take 10 h 30 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.
FlixBus
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600 · 400
600 · 400
FlixBus
FlixBus
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600 · 400
600 · 400Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helsingborg to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $50.
Distance: 301 miles (485 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $173 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Helsingborg to Stockholm:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsingborg to Stockholm costing on average $61 (€50).
A bus is $121 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsingborg to Stockholm costing on average $173 (€142).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€43) compared to roughly $115 (€94) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63 (€52). The journey takes 7h 38m versus 5h 47m 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 FlixBus.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
The table below shows live departures for Helsingborg to Stockholm buses for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Helsingborg, Knutpunkten Bussterminal | 7h25 | 8:25 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:50 AM Helsingborg, Knutpunkten Bussterminal | 7h15 | 8:05 AM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 · 400 | 8:45 AM Helsingborg, Järnvägsgatan (Helsingborg C) | 10h30 | 7:15 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:25 AM Helsingborg, Knutpunkten Bussterminal | 7h05 | 5:30 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 · 400 | 10:45 AM Helsingborg, Järnvägsgatan (Helsingborg C) | 9h10 | 7:55 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 1 transfer | |
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Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Helsingborg to Stockholm run on average 40 times per day, taking around 7h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 301 miles (485 km) distance in 7h 5m.
Distance 301 miles (485 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Buses per day 40 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 5m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
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Ticket office support is available at Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen).
Available at Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen): Elevators, ramps.
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Ticket office support is available at Stockholm, Cityterminalen.
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Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm, Cityterminalen: Elevators, ramps.
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