- 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 on Sep 18
€40
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€58
Fastest journey on Sep 18
3 h 9 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
3 h 24 m
Trains on Sep 18
22
Distance
252 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mariestad to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mariestad to Stockholm will cost around €58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
It's difficult to get from Mariestad to Stockholm without transferring at least once.
504 Västtrafik+
184 SJ+
144 Mälartåg
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428 SJ
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4132 Mälartåg
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442 SJ
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428 SJ
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426 SJ
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2032 VROmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mariestad to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €15, while a bus costs an average of €69.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€15 Average price Cheapest | €69 Average price | €52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Mariestad to Stockholm:
A train is €55 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mariestad to Stockholm costing on average €69.
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 56m.
The journey is about 26m faster (3h 4m by train vs 3h 30m by car) and roughly €37 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€15 vs €52). 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.
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 Mariestad to Stockholm trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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500 Västtrafik+ 426 SJ | 8:15 AM Mariestad station | 3h24 | 11:39 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
500 Västtrafik+ 426 SJ+ 69 SL | 8:15 AM Mariestad station | 3h48 | 12:03 PM Stockholm | 2 transfers | |
504 Västtrafik+ 168 SJ | 8:50 AM Mariestad station | 3h54 | 12:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
504 Västtrafik+ 168 SJ+ 7 SL | 8:50 AM Mariestad station | 4h28 | 1:18 PM Stockholm | 2 transfers | |
500 Västtrafik+ 428 SJ | 9:18 AM Mariestad station | 3h22 | 12:40 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
500 Västtrafik+ 428 SJ+ 69 SL | 9:18 AM Mariestad station | 3h45 | 1:03 PM Stockholm | 2 transfers | |
500 Västtrafik+ 2032 VR | 10:18 AM Mariestad station | 3h41 | 1:59 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
500 Västtrafik+ 2032 VR+ 69 SL | 10:18 AM Mariestad station | 4h05 | 2:23 PM Stockholm | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Mariestad to Stockholm run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 156 miles (252 km) distance in 2h 32m.
Distance 156 miles (252 km) |
Average train duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 2h 32m |
First train 12:09 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mariestad 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 Mariestad to Stockholm trains use the Mariestad station to Stockholm Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Kungsträdgården, T-bana. Use this guide to compare Mariestad and Stockholm train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Mariestad station 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 Sjöboden, Dinners Mariestad
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Ticket office support is available at Mariestad station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Mariestad station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mariestad station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mariestad station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mariestad station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Wictoria, Mariestads Stadshotell, Rasta Mariestad.
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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