- Must visit
Vasa Museum
World-famous museum built around the preserved 1628 warship Vasa; unmatched for maritime history, craftsmanship, and storytelling.
Cheapest price on Aug 30
€23
Average ticket price on Aug 30
€37
Fastest journey on Aug 30
1 h 4 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
1 h 5 m
Trains on Aug 30
66
Distance
122 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gävle to Stockholm-Arlanda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gävle to Stockholm-Arlanda will cost around €37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 66 trains from Gävle to Stockholm-Arlanda, including 24 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 the direct trains cover the 122 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
On Sun, Aug 30 the slowest trains will take 1 h 5 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.
8419 Mälartåg+
40 Pendeltåg
8447 Mälartåg+
40 Pendeltåg
8475 Mälartåg+
40 Pendeltåg
8439 Mälartåg+
40 Pendeltåg
8411 Mälartåg+
40 Pendeltåg
273 SJ
579 SJ 3000
277 SJ
583 SJ 3000
585 SJ 3000Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gävle to Stockholm-Arlanda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €25, while a bus costs an average of €28.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€25 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price | €24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gävle to Stockholm-Arlanda:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gävle to Stockholm-Arlanda costing on average €28.
Other travel options to Stockholm-Arlanda take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
Tickets start at around €25 compared to roughly €24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-0.92. The journey takes 1h 25m versus 1h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Gävle to Stockholm-Arlanda trains for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
579 SJ | 4:14 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 5:19 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, August 30 | |||||
8407 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg+ 3 X-Trafik | 2:35 AM Gävle | 2h39 | 5:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
8407 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 3:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h37 | 5:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8411 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 4:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h37 | 6:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8415 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 5:36 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h38 | 7:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
91 SJ | 6:10 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h26 | 7:36 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8419 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg+ 4 X-Trafik | 6:13 AM Gävle | 2h01 | 8:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
8419 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 6:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h37 | 8:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8423 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg+ 4 X-Trafik | 7:13 AM Gävle | 2h01 | 9:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
8423 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 7:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h37 | 9:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
93 SJ+ 1 X-Trafik | 8:11 AM Gävle | 1h38 | 9:49 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
93 SJ | 8:28 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h21 | 9:49 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
265 SJ+ 1 X-Trafik | 8:41 AM Gävle | 1h27 | 10:08 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
265 SJ | 9:02 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h06 | 10:08 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8431 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg+ 4 X-Trafik | 9:13 AM Gävle | 2h01 | 11:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
8431 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 9:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h37 | 11:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
567 SJ 3000+ 14 X-Trafik | 9:45 AM Gävle | 1h34 | 11:19 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
567 SJ 3000 | 10:14 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 11:19 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
17 SJ | 10:26 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h13 | 11:39 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
269 SJ+ 1 X-Trafik | 10:41 AM Gävle | 1h27 | 12:08 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
269 SJ | 11:03 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 12:08 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8439 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg+ 4 X-Trafik | 11:13 AM Gävle | 2h01 | 1:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
8439 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 11:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h37 | 1:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
571 SJ 3000+ 14 X-Trafik | 11:45 AM Gävle | 1h34 | 1:19 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
571 SJ 3000 | 12:14 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 1:19 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
595 SJ 3000+ 1 X-Trafik | 12:41 PM Gävle | 1h23 | 2:04 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
573 SJ 3000+ 14 X-Trafik | 12:45 PM Gävle | 1h34 | 2:19 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
595 SJ 3000 | 12:59 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 2:04 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
273 SJ | 1:04 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h04 | 2:08 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8447 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg+ 4 X-Trafik | 1:13 PM Gävle | 2h01 | 3:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
573 SJ 3000 | 1:14 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 2:19 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8447 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 1:37 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h37 | 3:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
575 SJ 3000+ 14 X-Trafik | 1:45 PM Gävle | 1h34 | 3:19 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
575 SJ 3000 | 2:14 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 3:19 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
277 SJ+ 1 X-Trafik | 2:41 PM Gävle | 1h27 | 4:08 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
577 SJ 3000+ 14 X-Trafik | 2:45 PM Gävle | 1h34 | 4:19 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
277 SJ | 3:03 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 4:08 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8455 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg+ 4 X-Trafik | 3:13 PM Gävle | 2h01 | 5:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
577 SJ 3000 | 3:14 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 4:19 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8455 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 3:36 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h38 | 5:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
579 SJ 3000+ 14 X-Trafik | 3:45 PM Gävle | 1h34 | 5:19 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Gävle to Stockholm-Arlanda run on average 79 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €12 by bus.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 75 miles (122 km) distance in 1h 37m.
Distance 75 miles (122 km) |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 79 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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Discover the best of Stockholm-Arlanda — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stockholm-Arlanda trip today.
World-famous museum built around the preserved 1628 warship Vasa; unmatched for maritime history, craftsmanship, and storytelling.
Open-air museum and zoo presenting Swedish historic buildings, crafts, traditions, and Nordic animals across a scenic Djurgården site.
Major photography museum in Södermalm, known for contemporary exhibitions and strong international programming in a waterfront setting.
Stockholm’s medieval old town offers narrow lanes, colorful facades, churches, and historic squares; essential for first-time visitors.
Leafy island park and museum district with waterfront paths, major attractions, and relaxed walking routes close to the city center.
Lively Södermalm square known for markets, nightlife nearby, and easy access to trendy streets and local city life.
Meatballs served with lingonberries, gravy, and potatoes. A classic Swedish comfort dish closely tied to home cooking and traditional restaurants.
Cured salmon with dill, usually served with mustard sauce. It is a festive Nordic specialty and a staple of Swedish buffets and holiday meals.
Fried herring, often served with mashed potatoes, lingonberries, and pickles. It reflects Sweden’s long Baltic fishing and preservation traditions.
Well-known Swedish café chain for fika, sandwiches, and pastries. A practical stop for cinnamon buns and coffee in a relaxed airport setting.
Established bakery-café brand offering Swedish pastries, bread, and light meals. Good for a quick traditional fika before departure.
Popular airport venue for Swedish classics and beer. Casual setting with familiar local dishes, useful for a traditional meal before or after a flight.
Very high by Nordic standards: hotels, dining, and airport transit cost more than many European hubs, though public transport is efficient.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated. Taxis may be rounded up; cafes usually do not expect tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gävle to Stockholm-Arlanda by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stockholm-Arlanda, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Gävle to Stockholm-Arlanda trains use the Gävle Centralstation to Arlanda Central station station pair. Use this guide to compare Gävle and Stockholm-Arlanda train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gävle Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurang Matildas, Brända Bocken
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gävle Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gävle Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gävle Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gävle Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gävle Centralstation: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Clarion Hotel Winn, Elite Grand Hotel Gävle, Scandic CH.
Gävle, Vasaskolan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
WiFi is available in waiting areas. ATMs are available at Gävle, Vasaskolan.
Ticket office support is available at Gävle, Vasaskolan.
Available at Gävle, Vasaskolan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gävle, Vasaskolan: Station is accessible for wheelchair users.
Gävle, Sjukhus Västra vägen is 1 km from Gävle city centre. Public transport options include:
Gävle, Sjukhus Västra vägen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Gävle, Sjukhus Västra vägen. ATMs are available at Gävle, Sjukhus Västra vägen.
Ticket office support is available at Gävle, Sjukhus Västra vägen.
Available at Gävle, Sjukhus Västra vägen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gävle, Sjukhus Västra vägen: Wheelchair accessible platform.
Stockholm-Arlanda, Gränsgatan is 1 km from Stockholm-Arlanda city centre. Public transport options include:
Stockholm-Arlanda, Gränsgatan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple restaurants and cafes available
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs available near entrances.
Ticket office support is available at Stockholm-Arlanda, Gränsgatan.
Available at Stockholm-Arlanda, Gränsgatan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm-Arlanda, Gränsgatan: Fully accessible with lifts and ramps.
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