- Must visit
Vasa Museum
Stockholm’s most famous museum, built around the remarkably preserved 17th-century warship Vasa. A standout for maritime history and one of the city’s essential visits.
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 4 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gnesta to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gnesta to Stockholm will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 2 trains that leave Gnesta for Stockholm on Thu, Jul 02, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 02 the direct trains cover the 53 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
On Thu, Jul 02 the slowest trains will take 1 h 4 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gnesta to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a bus costs an average of $3.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $5 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Gnesta to Stockholm:
A train is $0.21 (€0.17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gnesta to Stockholm costing on average $5 (€4).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
The journey is about 1m faster (1h 0m by train vs 1h 1m by car) and roughly $13 (€11) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($5 (€4) vs $18 (€15)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Malartag, Mälartåg.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Gnesta to Stockholm trains for today, Wednesday, July 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
120 Mälartåg | 7:27 AM Gnesta station | 0h39 | 8:06 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
48 Pendeltåg+ 10904 Mälartåg | 7:35 AM Gnesta station | 1h01 | 8:36 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
48 Pendeltåg+ 918 Mälartåg | 7:57 AM Gnesta station | 1h11 | 9:08 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
222 Mälartåg+ 551 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 8:01 AM Gnesta station | 1h19 | 9:20 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
4122 Mälartåg | 8:45 AM Gnesta station | 0h39 | 9:24 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4124 Mälartåg | 9:44 AM Gnesta station | 0h39 | 10:23 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
932 Mälartåg+ 48 Pendeltåg | 10:38 AM Gnesta station | 1h30 | 12:08 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
4128 Mälartåg | 11:33 AM Gnesta station | 0h39 | 12:12 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
936 Mälartåg+ 48 Pendeltåg | 11:41 AM Gnesta station | 1h28 | 1:09 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
48 Pendeltåg+ 940 Mälartåg | 12:37 PM Gnesta station | 1h32 | 2:09 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
4132 Mälartåg | 1:33 PM Gnesta station | 0h39 | 2:12 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
48 Pendeltåg+ 946 Mälartåg | 1:39 PM Gnesta station | 1h30 | 3:09 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
48 Pendeltåg+ 950 Mälartåg | 2:40 PM Gnesta station | 1h29 | 4:09 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
136 Mälartåg | 3:45 PM Gnesta station | 0h39 | 4:24 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
138 Mälartåg | 4:27 PM Gnesta station | 0h39 | 5:06 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
48 Pendeltåg+ 20958 Mälartåg | 5:03 PM Gnesta station | 1h06 | 6:09 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
140 Mälartåg | 5:33 PM Gnesta station | 0h39 | 6:12 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
142 Mälartåg | 6:17 PM Gnesta station | 0h38 | 6:55 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
48 Pendeltåg+ 286 SJ | 6:23 PM Gnesta station | 1h01 | 7:24 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
48 Pendeltåg+ 970 Mälartåg | 6:48 PM Gnesta station | 1h21 | 8:09 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
976 Mälartåg+ 48 Pendeltåg | 7:41 PM Gnesta station | 1h28 | 9:09 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
148 Mälartåg | 9:27 PM Gnesta station | 0h39 | 10:06 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
48 Pendeltåg · 40X SL · 40 Pendeltåg | 9:35 PM Gnesta station | 1h31 | 11:06 PM Stockholm City station | 2 transfers | |
48 Pendeltåg · 40X SL · 41 Pendeltåg | 10:35 PM Gnesta station | 1h46 | 12:21 AM Stockholm City station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Gnesta to Stockholm run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 32 miles (53 km) distance in 59m.
Distance 32 miles (53 km) |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€2) |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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One of Stockholm’s most famous fine dining restaurants, offering refined Swedish cuisine in an elegant historic setting beside the Royal Opera.
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Legendary old town restaurant serving traditional Swedish cooking in a historic cellar-like interior. It is especially known for preserving classic Stockholm dining culture.
Expensive by European standards. Hotels, alcohol, and dining cost more, but transit and lunch deals can help.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or adding 5-10% for good table service is appreciated. Little or no tip is fine for cafés, bars, and taxis.
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Stockholm Central Station, Stockholm -> T-Centralen, Stockholm
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gnesta to Stockholm 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Gnesta to Stockholm trains use the Gnesta tågstation to Stockholm Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Stockholm, Cityterminalen. Use this guide to compare Gnesta and Stockholm train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gnesta tågstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Gnesta Pizzeria, Restaurang Gnesta Strand
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Gnesta tågstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gnesta tågstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gnesta tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gnesta tågstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gnesta tågstation: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Södertuna Slott, Bommersvik Konferens, Gnesta Strand.
Stockholm Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffe Ritazza, Blueberry Tunnelgången, Espresso House, Holy Monkey, Icha Icha, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Sushi Yama, O'Learys, & many more
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Taxis, WC.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Centralstation: Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
Nearby hotels include Freys Hotel, Nordic Light Hotel, Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel.
Stockholm, Cityterminalen has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm, Cityterminalen.
Stockholm Södra is 2 km from Stockholm city centre. Public transport options include:
Stockholm Södra has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Pelikan, Kvarnen
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Stockholm Södra. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Stockholm Södra. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stockholm Södra: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stockholm Södra: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Södra: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rival, Clarion Hotel Stockholm, Hilton Stockholm Slussen.
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