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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
$476
Average price
$476
Fastest journey
20 h 33 m
Average duration
21 h 39 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1182 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Stockholm will cost around $476 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $476.
It's difficult to get from Rotterdam to Stockholm without transferring at least 5 times.
RE 4030 · IC 535 · ICE 123 · ICE 612
IC 2043 · ICE 125 · ICE 610 · ECE 392
IC 2043 · ICE 125 · ICE 610 · ECE 392
RE 4030 · IC 535 · ICE 123 · ICE 612Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $99.
Distance: 734 miles (1182 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$235 Average price | $166 Average price Cheapest | $175 Average price | $442 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 20m Average total duration 16h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 39m Average total duration 25h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.0kg 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 Rotterdam to Stockholm:
A flight is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rotterdam to Stockholm costing on average $175 (€141).
A flight is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Stockholm costing on average $235 (€189).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 50m.
Bus takes on average 25h 9m.
Tickets start at around $235 (€189) compared to roughly $442 (€356) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $206 (€166). The journey takes 16h 50m versus 16h 26m 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 Rotterdam to Stockholm trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2067 · ICE 221 · ICE 514 · 11152 | 6:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 25h30 | 7:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 7 transfers | |
IC 2067 · ICE 221 · ICE 514 · ECE 1198 | 6:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 24h31 | 6:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5 transfers | |
ICD 1858 · IC 3662 · 31267 · 20387 | 6:23 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 24h13 | 6:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 8 transfers | |
IC 2069 · IC 3069 · IC 3662 · 31267 | 6:35 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 24h01 | 6:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 9 transfers | |
IC 1171 · IC 3569 · 20097 · 10171 | 7:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 23h21 | 6:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 11 transfers | |
ICD 1862 · IC 3666 · 31271 · 20389 | 7:23 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 23h13 | 6:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 10 transfers | |
IC 2073 · IC 3073 · IC 3666 · 31271 | 7:35 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 23h01 | 6:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 11 transfers | |
IC 2873 · IC 1775 · 20389 · S1 | 7:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 23h45 | 7:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 9 transfers | |
IC 2877 · IC 60403 · ICE 1028 · ECE 398 | 8:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 23h44 | 8:34 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5 transfers | |
IC 1179 · IC 2979 · 18981 · 10300 | 9:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 23h19 | 8:34 PM Stockholm Central Station | 7 transfers | |
IC 1181 · IC 2981 · 32589 · 18981 | 9:45 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 22h49 | 8:34 PM Stockholm Central Station | 8 transfers | |
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Trains from Rotterdam to Stockholm run on average 3 times per day, taking around 16h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $99 (€80) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 734 miles (1182 km) distance in 17h 16m.
Distance 734 miles (1182 km) |
Average train duration 16h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $99 (€80) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 17h 16m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 11:24 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 7 days |
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