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Vasa Museum
A world-class museum built around the remarkably preserved 1628 warship Vasa, with powerful storytelling about maritime history and recovery.
Cheapest price on Oct 16
$36
Average ticket price on Oct 16
$76
Fastest journey on Oct 16
3 h 18 m
Average journey duration on Oct 16
3 h 25 m
Trains on Oct 16
35
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Jönköping to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Jönköping to Stockholm will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
It's difficult to get from Jönköping to Stockholm without transferring at least once.
554 SJ+
7263 Västtrafik
359 Västervik Express+
8724 Östgötatrafiken+
27608 Jönköpings länstrafik+
18824 Östgötatrafiken
526 SJ+
7209 Västtrafik
2 SJ+
7679 Jönköpings länstrafik
166 SJ+
7204 Västtrafik · 3426 Västtrafik
420 SJ+
7202 Västtrafik
544 SJ+
7245 Västtrafik
554 SJ+
7263 Västtrafik
528 SJ+
7213 Västtrafik
526 SJ+
7209 VästtrafikTrains from Jönköping to Stockholm run on average 87 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 177 miles (285 km) distance in 2h 56m.
Distance 177 miles (285 km) |
Average train duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€8) |
Trains per day 87 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
The table below shows live departures for Jönköping to Stockholm trains for today, Thursday, October 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
548 SJ+ 7253 Västtrafik | 7:08 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 3h28 | 10:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
550 SJ+ 7257 Västtrafik+ 1 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 5 SL | 7:33 PM Jönköping, Skogskyrkogården | 4h47 | 12:20 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 4 transfers | |
550 SJ+ 7257 Västtrafik+ 19 SL+ 1 Jönköpings länstrafik | 7:33 PM Jönköping, Skogskyrkogården | 4h29 | 12:02 AM Stockholm | 3 transfers | |
550 SJ+ 7 SL+ 7257 Västtrafik | 8:04 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 4h19 | 12:23 AM Stockholm | 2 transfers | |
550 SJ+ 7257 Västtrafik | 8:04 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 3h32 | 11:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
554 SJ+ 1 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 7263 Västtrafik+ 492 SL | 9:43 PM Jönköping, Skogskyrkogården | 4h42 | 2:25 AM Stockholm | 3 transfers | |
554 SJ+ 7263 Västtrafik | 10:09 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 3h35 | 1:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
554 SJ+ 7263 Västtrafik+ 491 SL | 10:09 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 4h57 | 3:06 AM Stockholm | 2 transfers | |
2 SJ+ 28 Jönköpings länstrafik · 951 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 14 SL | 10:32 PM Jönköping, Skogskyrkogården | 7h52 | 6:24 AM Stockholm | 3 transfers | |
2 SJ+ 28 Jönköpings länstrafik · 951 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 54 SL | 10:32 PM Jönköping, Skogskyrkogården | 8h08 | 6:40 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 4 transfers | |
2 SJ+ 28 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 61 SL+ 951 Jönköpings länstrafik | 10:32 PM Jönköping, Skogskyrkogården | 8h13 | 6:45 AM Stockholm, Viktor Rydbergs gata | 4 transfers | |
2 SJ+ 951 Jönköpings länstrafik · 28 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 17 SL | 10:32 PM Jönköping, Skogskyrkogården | 7h59 | 6:31 AM Stockholm | 3 transfers | |
2 SJ+ 951 Jönköpings länstrafik | 11:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 7h00 | 6:00 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2 SJ+ 951 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 69 SL | 11:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 7h32 | 6:32 AM Stockholm | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, October 16 | |||||
27 Jönköpings länstrafik · 124 Jönköpings länstrafik · 27602 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 8812 Östgötatrafiken | 5:08 AM Jönköping | 5h06 | 10:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
124 Jönköpings länstrafik · 27602 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 8812 Östgötatrafiken+ 224 Mälartåg | 5:10 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 5h04 | 10:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
124 Jönköpings länstrafik · 27602 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 8812 Östgötatrafiken+ 224 Mälartåg | 5:11 AM Jönköping | 5h03 | 10:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
7202 Västtrafik+ 164 SJ+ 4124 Mälartåg | 5:17 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 5h02 | 10:19 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
7202 Västtrafik+ 164 SJ | 5:17 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 5h27 | 10:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
7202 Västtrafik+ 420 SJ | 5:17 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 3h18 | 8:35 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
17605 Jönköpings länstrafik · 27604 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 8816 Östgötatrafiken+ 226 Mälartåg | 6:26 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 4h48 | 11:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
7204 Västtrafik · 3426 Västtrafik+ 166 SJ | 6:28 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 5h16 | 11:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
7205 Västtrafik+ 524 SJ | 7:04 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 3h30 | 10:34 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
27606 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 18820 Östgötatrafiken · 8720 Östgötatrafiken+ 228 Mälartåg | 7:38 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 4h36 | 12:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
7209 Västtrafik+ 526 SJ | 8:07 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 3h28 | 11:35 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
27608 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 18824 Östgötatrafiken · 8724 Östgötatrafiken+ 230 Mälartåg | 8:40 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 4h33 | 1:13 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
27608 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 18824 Östgötatrafiken · 8724 Östgötatrafiken+ 359 Västervik Express | 8:40 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 4h55 | 1:35 PM Stockholms Cityterminalen | 3 transfers | |
7213 Västtrafik+ 528 SJ | 9:08 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 3h28 | 12:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
7213 Västtrafik+ 3940 Snälltåget | 9:08 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 4h09 | 1:17 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
7216 Västtrafik+ 172 SJ | 10:01 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 4h43 | 2:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
7216 Västtrafik+ 172 SJ+ 4132 Mälartåg | 10:01 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 4h07 | 2:08 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
7217 Västtrafik+ 27612 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 18832 Östgötatrafiken · 8732 Östgötatrafiken | 10:04 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 5h10 | 3:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
7217 Västtrafik+ 530 SJ | 10:04 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 3h28 | 1:32 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
7228 Västtrafik+ 436 SJ | 1:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 3h39 | 4:40 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
7228 Västtrafik+ 178 SJ+ 138 Mälartåg | 1:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 4h01 | 5:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
7232 Västtrafik+ 180 SJ+ 140 Mälartåg | 2:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 4h02 | 6:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
7232 Västtrafik+ 180 SJ | 2:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 4h44 | 6:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
7232 Västtrafik+ 438 SJ | 2:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 3h40 | 5:40 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
7236 Västtrafik+ 182 SJ | 3:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 4h43 | 7:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
7236 Västtrafik+ 182 SJ+ 7054 Tågab | 3:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 4h09 | 7:10 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
7238 Västtrafik+ 184 SJ+ 144 Mälartåg | 3:32 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 4h36 | 8:08 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
27624 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 384 SJ | 4:39 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 3h50 | 8:29 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
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Traveling between Jönköping and Stockholm is a convenient experience, thanks to several reliable train providers. You can choose from SJ, Snälltåget, and MTR Express for your journey. Each provider offers comfortable seating and scenic views of the Swedish countryside as you make your way from the picturesque lakeside city of Jönköping to the vibrant capital of Stockholm. Enjoy a hassle-free ride with frequent departures throughout the day!
The train connection from Jönköping to Stockholm takes approximately 3 hours and 22 minutes, with a total of 8 connections available per day. This route is not direct, requiring one transfer during the journey.
The first daily train from Jönköping to Stockholm departs at 05:59 AM, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the capital. The last train of the day leaves at 10:20 PM, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy their activities before heading back.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from Jönköping to Stockholm is €24. The average ticket price typically hovers around €4 higher, making it a convenient and affordable option for travelers looking to explore Sweden's capital city.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Jönköping 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 Jönköping to Stockholm trains use the Jönköping Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Stockholm, Kungsträdgården. Use this guide to compare Jönköping and Stockholm train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Jönköping 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: Restaurant Tegel, Aqua Dinner & Drinks
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Jönköping Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Jönköping Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Jönköping Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Jönköping Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Jönköping Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Vox Hotel, Elite Stora Hotellet, Clarion Collection Hotel Victoria.
Rocksjön station is 2 km from Jönköping city centre. Public transport options include:
Rocksjön station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Rocksjön station.
Available at Rocksjön station: Parking, WC.
Available at Rocksjön station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rocksjön station.
Norrahammar station is 8 km from Jönköping city centre. Public transport options include:
Norrahammar station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, and ATM.
Food and drink options are available at Norrahammar station.
ATMs are available at Norrahammar station.
Available at Norrahammar station: Parking.
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, Kungsträdgården has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several cafes and kiosks inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs are located near the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Stockholm, Kungsträdgården.
Available at Stockholm, Kungsträdgården: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm, Kungsträdgården: Station equipped with elevators and ramps.
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