- Must visit
Vasa Museum
Stockholm’s most famous museum, built around the preserved 17th-century warship Vasa. A must for maritime history and one of Sweden’s top attractions.
Cheapest price
$76
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
9 h 58 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
497 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lund to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lund to Stockholm will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
Of the 4 buses that leave Lund for Stockholm on Fri, Jun 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 497 km distance in an average of 9 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 11 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
600 · 400
FlixBus · FlixBus
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FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
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600 · 400Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lund to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. 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 train costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $77.
Distance: 308 miles (497 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $178 Average price | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 32m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lund to Stockholm:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lund to Stockholm costing on average $58 (€48).
A train is $126 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lund to Stockholm costing on average $178 (€146).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 50m.
Bus takes on average 8h 2m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€48) compared to roughly $121 (€99) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $62 (€51). The journey takes 8h 2m versus 6h 14m 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 12:05AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
The table below shows live departures for Lund to Stockholm buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Lund, Carl Bernlunds g (Läge Q) | 20h10 | 6:50 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:05 AM Lund, Carl Bernlunds g (Läge Q) | 8h00 | 8:05 AM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 AM Lund, Carl Bernlunds g (Läge Q) | 9h50 | 5:30 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 1 transfer | |
600 · 400 | 7:55 AM Lund, Carl Bernlunds g (Läge Q) | 11h30 | 7:25 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 1 transfer | |
600 · 400 | 11:25 AM Lund, Carl Bernlunds g (Läge Q) | 10h30 | 9:55 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Lund to Stockholm run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 308 miles (497 km) distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 308 miles (497 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 12:04 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 91 days |
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