- Must visit
Vasa Museum
A world-class museum built around the remarkably preserved 1628 warship Vasa, with powerful storytelling about maritime history and recovery.
Cheapest price
€33
Average price
€41
Fastest journey
3 h 42 m
Average duration
4 h 3 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leksand to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leksand to Stockholm will cost around €41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
Of the 16 trains that leave Leksand for Stockholm on Thu, Aug 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 27 the direct trains cover the 231 km distance in an average of 4 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 42 m .
On Thu, Aug 27 the slowest trains will take 4 h 24 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.
8139 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8192 Tåg i Bergslagen+
11 SJ
8131 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8188 Tåg i Bergslagen+
273 SJ
8121 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8158 Tåg i Bergslagen+
263 SJ
8143 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8194 Tåg i Bergslagen+
285 SJ
8145 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8177 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8025 Tåg i Bergslagen+
186 SJ
41 SJ
8121 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8158 Tåg i Bergslagen+
263 SJ
47 SJ
8123 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8160 Tåg i Bergslagen+
565 SJ 3000
8137 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8170 Tåg i Bergslagen+
279 SJOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leksand to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €47 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 10m faster (3h 12m by train vs 3h 22m by car) and roughly €25 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€22 vs €47). 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 SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ).
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 Leksand to Stockholm trains for today, Wednesday, August 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8133 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8168 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 275 SJ | 10:50 AM Leksand tågstation | 4h38 | 3:28 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
8135 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8190 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 277 SJ | 11:47 AM Leksand tågstation | 4h41 | 4:28 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
8137 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8170 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 279 SJ | 1:04 PM Leksand tågstation | 4h24 | 5:28 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
8139 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8192 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 11 SJ | 2:01 PM Leksand tågstation | 5h01 | 7:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
47 SJ | 3:12 PM Leksand tågstation | 3h53 | 7:05 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8143 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8194 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 285 SJ | 3:57 PM Leksand tågstation | 4h31 | 8:28 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
8145 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8177 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8025 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 186 SJ | 4:52 PM Leksand tågstation | 4h52 | 9:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
8147 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8176 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 589 SJ 3000 | 6:00 PM Leksand tågstation | 4h38 | 10:38 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
8149 Tåg i Bergslagen · 18149 Tåg i Bergslagen · 68149 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 2194 Mälartåg | 6:57 PM Leksand tågstation | 4h55 | 11:52 PM Stockholm City station | 4 transfers | |
8151 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8180 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 8407 Mälartåg · 907 Mälartåg | 8:57 PM Leksand tågstation | 8h51 | 5:48 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
68153 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8156 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 261 SJ | 11:18 PM Leksand tågstation | 9h10 | 8:28 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, August 27 | |||||
8121 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8158 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 263 SJ | 5:38 AM Leksand tågstation | 3h50 | 9:28 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
8123 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8160 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 565 SJ 3000 | 6:14 AM Leksand tågstation | 4h24 | 10:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
41 SJ | 7:08 AM Leksand tågstation | 3h42 | 10:50 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8127 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8184 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 269 SJ | 7:55 AM Leksand tågstation | 4h33 | 12:28 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
19 SJ+ 255 Dalatrafik · 250 Dalatrafik | 9:10 AM Leksand tågstation | 4h51 | 2:01 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
8131 Tåg i Bergslagen · 8188 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 273 SJ | 9:50 AM Leksand tågstation | 4h38 | 2:28 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Leksand to Stockholm run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 143 miles (231 km) distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 143 miles (231 km) |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
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Most Leksand to Stockholm trains use the Leksand tågstation to Stockholm Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Stockholm, Cityterminalen. Use this guide to compare Leksand and Stockholm train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leksand 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: Restaurang Sjövillan, Leksands Pizzeria
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Ticket office support is available at Leksand tågstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leksand tågstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leksand tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leksand tågstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leksand tågstation.
Nearby hotels include Korstäppans Herrgård, Hotell Leksand, Leksands Folkhögskola Vandrarhem.
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, Kungsbron (Cityterminalen) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm, Kungsbron (Cityterminalen): The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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