- Must visit
Vasa Museum
Stockholm’s most famous museum, built around the remarkably preserved 17th-century warship Vasa. A must for Swedish history and maritime heritage.
Cheapest price
$113
Average price
$138
Fastest journey
13 h 3 m
Average duration
13 h 20 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
726 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luleå to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luleå to Stockholm will cost around $138 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $113.
Of the 3 trains that leave Luleå for Stockholm on Thu, Jun 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 726 km distance in an average of 13 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 h 3 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 13 h 53 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.
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28 Länstrafiken i Norrbotten AB
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20 Länstrafiken i Västerbotten AB
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28 Länstrafiken i Norrbotten AB
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20 Länstrafiken i Västerbotten ABOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luleå to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $68, and a flight costs an average of $80.
Distance: 451 miles (726 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$110 Average price Cheapest | $247 Average price | $131 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 38m Average total duration 12h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 26m Average total duration 16h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Luleå to Stockholm:
A train is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luleå to Stockholm costing on average $131 (€106).
A train is $137 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luleå to Stockholm costing on average $247 (€199).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 8m.
Bus takes on average 16h 56m.
Tickets start at around $110 (€89) compared to roughly $36 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-73.78 (€-59.57). The journey takes 12h 8m versus 10h 10m 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 Luleå to Stockholm trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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91 SJ+ 20 Länstrafiken i Västerbotten AB · 28 Länstrafiken i Norrbotten AB · 28 Länstrafiken i Norrbotten AB | 3:28 PM Luleå Spantgatan | 15h23 | 6:51 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 4 transfers | |
91 SJ+ 20 Länstrafiken i Västerbotten AB | 4:25 PM Luleå | 13h53 | 6:18 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Luleå to Stockholm run on average 6 times per day, taking around 12h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 (€55) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 451 miles (726 km) distance in 11h 12m.
Distance 451 miles (726 km) |
Average train duration 12h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€55) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 11h 12m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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