How to get to Örebro Central Station Train Station

Travel to train station Örebro Central Station from Örebro city center

The city of Örebro lies in Örebro County, Sweden. It was first mentioned in print in the 13th century under a Royal Charter and it experienced exponential development during the 19th century. It has a well-connected transport infrastructure, including maritime, road, railway, and air - Örebro Airport is six miles (ten kilometers) away. The Örebro Central Train Station is nestled north of the city center, providing sustainable transportation to other cities. Other nearby train stations include the Sodra and Kulma stations. The Örebro train station is a modernized transportation hub that connects the northern part of the city to Örebro Airport, Örebro City Park, and the Örebro Castle, a picturesque building located on an island in River Svartan, right at the heart of downtown. It is also a transit railway station along the Malaren Line to Stockholm, via Vasteras. Swedish Railways (SJ) and Tagab train company are some of the train services operating the station. 

What is the best way to get to the Örebro Central Station from Örebro city center?

The quickest and most convenient route to travel to the train station from Örebro city center is through Hertig Karl salle motorway. Travelers coming from the central part of town can access the road from Vagen Gallerian Shopping Mall in the business district. The Resecentrum Bus Terminal is located half of a mile (eight-tenths of a kilometers) from the city center and links the central station to other towns such as Vasteras and the Stockholm Airport. Commuters can board buses at the bus stop on Rudbeckstagan road at Vaghustortget 370 yards (340 m) from the city center. The bus heading toward Hertig Karl salle picks up commuters at this stop every 11 minutes. If a passenger has a small suitcase, they can reach the railway station on foot or by bike. The city has a well-functioning network of sidewalks along the motorways linking the downtown to the station. The distance is quite manageable and takes a short time.

How far is it from Örebro city center to Örebro Central Station?

The Örebro railway facility is closely located to the Örebro city center. The distance between the rail-transport hub and the central business district is nearly a mile and a half (two and a half kilometers). Travelers can reach the train station from the city center by bus, taxi, bike, or on foot. Aboard a bus, the journey takes ten minutes or fewer, depending on the traffic. However, if visitors walk or cycle to the station, it takes 15 and five minutes, respectively. There are two other train stations near Örebro Central Station. They include Sodra station, located 1.5 miles (two kilometers) away and Kumla Station nestled 13 miles (21 kilometers) from the Örebro Central Station. In Sweden, locals and visitors can enjoy limitless opportunities to get around freely. The routes from the city center to Örebro Central Station are safe and elaborate. It is easy to move from place to place without any hindrance.

How accessible is the Örebro Central Station to persons with limited mobility?

Upon its completion in the first decade of the 20th century, Örebro Central Station had limited facilities for travelers. Today, it has undergone a complete overhaul to acquire a modernized character, increased passenger capacity, and plenty of facilities to help persons with disabilities. Limited mobility assistance is available at the station at no cost. If a passenger is in a wheelchair, they can get help reaching the train platforms. However, most train services at the station prefer 24-hour notice, including the size and dimensions of the wheelchair, and the weight of the passenger and the walking aid. The station has visible disability-assistance meeting points. The chaperone service personnel wear yellow vests and will offer help to the train. For the visually-impaired traveling with a guide dog, service animals are allowed throughout the terminal and on the trains. Although, service animals will have to remain on the floor and wear a special harness indicating that it is a working animal. 

Local Tips: the Örebro Central Station points of interest

Visitors in search of what to do near Örebro Central Station can find plenty of exciting activities and recreational sites near the station. The gastronomic scene around the railway hub has many delicacies and light dishes to satisfy any appetite. Visit Salad Inn, on Jarnvagsg, and enjoy a wide range of salads, pizza, or a home-made sit-down meal. Sightseers and explorers can start their city tour with a stop at the historic Örebro Castle, located three-tenths of a mile (one half of a kilometers) from the station. The 14th-century royal dwelling has been home to many kings and a visit to the castle reveals insights about the history of the first Swedish parliament. Visitors can also see ancient relics and documents of historical significance to the city.