- Must visit
Vasa Museum
A world-class museum built around the remarkably preserved 1628 warship Vasa, with powerful storytelling about maritime history and recovery.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Växjö to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €22, and a bus costs an average of €66.
Distance: 206 miles (333 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€66 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest | €71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Växjö to Stockholm:
A train is €21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Växjö to Stockholm costing on average €66.
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator JLT | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:14PM | Duration 8h14 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €66 |
Operator Länstrafiken Kronoberg | Departure Time 12:51PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 7h34 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €47 |
Operator Länstrafiken Kronoberg | Departure Time 07:21PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 12h54 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €47 |
Operator Länstrafiken Kronoberg | Departure Time 11:16PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 8h59 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €47 |
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Buses from Växjö to Stockholm run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €66 but you can travel from only €22 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 206 miles (333 km) distance in 8h 14m.
Distance 206 miles (333 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €66 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 8h 14m |
First bus 12:03 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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