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Länsmuseet Gävleborg
Länsmuseet Gävleborg explores regional history, art, and design through strong permanent displays and well-curated temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$14
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$30
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 h 21 m
Trains on Sep 20
84
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockholm to Gävle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockholm to Gävle will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 84 trains from Stockholm to Gävle, including 14 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 158 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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.
69 SL · 40 SL+
8424 Mälartåg
7 SL · 40 SL+
8448 Mälartåg
266 SJ
270 SJ
278 SJ
570 SJ
564 SJ
566 SJ
578 SJ
574 SJOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Gävle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, while a flight costs an average of $223.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $223 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Stockholm to Gävle:
A train is $198 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Gävle costing on average $223.
Other travel options to Gävle take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 41m.
The journey is about 11m faster (1h 41m by train vs 1h 52m by car) and roughly $11 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($25 vs $36). 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 Stockholm to Gävle trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
274 SJ+ 5 SL · 13 SL+ 14 X-trafik | 12:51 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2h36 | 3:27 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 3 transfers | |
574 SJ+ 7 SL | 12:51 PM Stockholm | 1h52 | 2:43 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
274 SJ+ 7 SL | 12:58 PM Stockholm | 1h58 | 2:56 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
274 SJ+ 17 SL+ 14 X-trafik | 1:00 PM Stockholm | 2h27 | 3:27 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 2 transfers | |
274 SJ+ 14 X-trafik+ 18 SL | 1:06 PM Stockholm | 2h21 | 3:27 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 2 transfers | |
574 SJ | 1:22 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1h21 | 2:43 PM Gävle Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
8440 Mälartåg+ 14 X-trafik+ 40 SL · 61 SL | 1:28 PM Stockholm, Viktor Rydbergs gata | 3h28 | 4:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 3 transfers | |
274 SJ | 1:31 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1h25 | 2:56 PM Gävle Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
8440 Mälartåg+ 61 SL · 40 SL+ 14 X-trafik | 1:36 PM Stockholm, Viktor Rydbergs gata | 3h20 | 4:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 4 transfers | |
8440 Mälartåg+ 7 SL · 40 SL | 1:51 PM Stockholm | 2h31 | 4:22 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
8440 Mälartåg+ 19 SL · 40 SL+ 14 X-trafik | 1:53 PM Stockholm | 3h03 | 4:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 3 transfers | |
940 Mälartåg · 8440 Mälartåg | 2:11 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h11 | 4:22 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
278 SJ+ 61 SL · 10 SL+ 14 X-trafik | 2:48 PM Stockholm, Viktor Rydbergs gata | 3h08 | 5:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 3 transfers | |
278 SJ+ 69 SL | 2:58 PM Stockholm | 1h58 | 4:56 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
278 SJ+ 18 SL+ 14 X-trafik | 3:06 PM Stockholm | 2h50 | 5:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 2 transfers | |
8448 Mälartåg+ 61 SL · 40 SL+ 14 X-trafik | 3:28 PM Stockholm, Viktor Rydbergs gata | 3h28 | 6:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 3 transfers | |
278 SJ | 3:31 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1h25 | 4:56 PM Gävle Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
8448 Mälartåg+ 40 SL · 61 SL · 17 SL | 3:36 PM Stockholm, Viktor Rydbergs gata | 3h20 | 6:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 4 transfers | |
8448 Mälartåg+ 17 SL+ 14 X-trafik+ 40 SL | 3:42 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h14 | 6:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 4 transfers | |
8448 Mälartåg+ 40 SL · 7 SL | 3:51 PM Stockholm | 2h37 | 6:28 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
580 SJ+ 7 SL | 3:51 PM Stockholm | 1h52 | 5:43 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
8448 Mälartåg+ 40 SL · 19 SL+ 14 X-trafik | 3:53 PM Stockholm | 3h03 | 6:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 3 transfers | |
8448 Mälartåg+ 19 SL+ 14 X-trafik+ 40 SL | 3:53 PM Stockholm | 3h03 | 6:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 3 transfers | |
598 SJ+ 14 X-trafik+ 10 SL · 61 SL | 4:08 PM Stockholm, Viktor Rydbergs gata | 2h48 | 6:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 3 transfers | |
950 Mälartåg · 8448 Mälartåg | 4:11 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2h17 | 6:28 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
598 SJ+ 10 SL · 5 SL+ 14 X-trafik | 4:12 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2h44 | 6:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 3 transfers | |
598 SJ+ 7 SL | 4:21 PM Stockholm | 1h52 | 6:13 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
580 SJ | 4:22 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1h21 | 5:43 PM Gävle Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
598 SJ+ 14 X-trafik+ 18 SL | 4:26 PM Stockholm | 2h30 | 6:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 2 transfers | |
282 SJ+ 7 SL | 4:58 PM Stockholm | 1h58 | 6:56 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
282 SJ+ 18 SL+ 14 X-trafik | 5:06 PM Stockholm | 2h50 | 7:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 2 transfers | |
94 SJ+ 14 SL+ 14 X-trafik | 5:48 PM Stockholm | 3h08 | 8:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 2 transfers | |
8456 Mälartåg+ 40 SL+ 14 X-trafik+ 19 SL | 5:53 PM Stockholm | 3h03 | 8:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 3 transfers | |
584 SJ+ 14 X-trafik+ 17 SL | 5:59 PM Stockholm | 2h57 | 8:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
914 Mälartåg · 8416 Mälartåg | 8:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h11 | 10:22 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
564 SJ | 8:22 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1h21 | 9:43 AM Gävle Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
566 SJ+ 61 SL · 11 SL+ 14 X-trafik | 8:40 AM Stockholm, Viktor Rydbergs gata | 3h15 | 11:55 AM Gävle Korpvägen | 3 transfers | |
266 SJ+ 61 SL+ 14 X-trafik+ 10 SL | 8:40 AM Stockholm, Viktor Rydbergs gata | 3h15 | 11:55 AM Gävle Korpvägen | 3 transfers | |
266 SJ+ 5 SL · 10 SL+ 14 X-trafik | 8:47 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h08 | 11:55 AM Gävle Korpvägen | 3 transfers | |
566 SJ+ 5 SL+ 14 X-trafik+ 11 SL | 8:47 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h08 | 11:55 AM Gävle Korpvägen | 3 transfers | |
566 SJ+ 7 SL | 8:47 AM Stockholm | 1h56 | 10:43 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
266 SJ+ 7 SL | 8:47 AM Stockholm | 2h09 | 10:56 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
266 SJ+ 14 X-trafik+ 18 SL | 8:57 AM Stockholm | 2h58 | 11:55 AM Gävle Korpvägen | 2 transfers | |
266 SJ+ 14 X-trafik+ 18 SL | 9:06 AM Stockholm | 2h49 | 11:55 AM Gävle Korpvägen | 2 transfers | |
8424 Mälartåg+ 14 X-trafik+ 61 SL · 40 SL | 9:10 AM Stockholm, Viktor Rydbergs gata | 3h46 | 12:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 3 transfers | |
566 SJ | 9:22 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1h21 | 10:43 AM Gävle Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
266 SJ | 9:32 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1h24 | 10:56 AM Gävle Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
8424 Mälartåg+ 17 SL+ 14 X-trafik+ 61 SL | 9:40 AM Stockholm, Viktor Rydbergs gata | 3h16 | 12:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 4 transfers | |
8424 Mälartåg+ 5 SL · 40 SL+ 14 X-trafik | 9:42 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h14 | 12:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 4 transfers | |
8424 Mälartåg+ 69 SL · 40 SL | 9:49 AM Stockholm | 2h33 | 12:22 PM Gävle Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
8424 Mälartåg+ 19 SL · 40 SL+ 14 X-trafik | 9:53 AM Stockholm | 3h03 | 12:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 3 transfers | |
8424 Mälartåg+ 40 SL+ 14 X-trafik+ 19 SL | 9:53 AM Stockholm | 3h03 | 12:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 3 transfers | |
924 Mälartåg · 8424 Mälartåg | 10:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2h11 | 12:22 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
270 SJ+ 11 SL · 61 SL+ 14 X-trafik | 10:48 AM Stockholm, Viktor Rydbergs gata | 3h08 | 1:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 3 transfers | |
570 SJ+ 69 SL | 10:53 AM Stockholm | 1h49 | 12:42 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
270 SJ+ 54 SL · 11 SL+ 14 X-trafik | 10:58 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2h58 | 1:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 3 transfers | |
270 SJ+ 7 SL | 10:58 AM Stockholm | 1h58 | 12:56 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
270 SJ+ 14 SL+ 14 X-trafik | 11:09 AM Stockholm | 2h47 | 1:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 2 transfers | |
570 SJ | 11:22 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1h20 | 12:42 PM Gävle Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
10 SJ+ 14 X-trafik+ 5 SL · 10 SL | 11:27 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h29 | 2:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 3 transfers | |
10 SJ+ 61 SL+ 14 X-trafik+ 10 SL | 11:28 AM Stockholm, Viktor Rydbergs gata | 3h28 | 2:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 3 transfers | |
270 SJ | 11:33 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1h23 | 12:56 PM Gävle Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
8432 Mälartåg+ 17 SL · 40 SL · 61 SL | 11:36 AM Stockholm, Viktor Rydbergs gata | 3h20 | 2:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 4 transfers | |
10 SJ+ 7 SL | 11:36 AM Stockholm | 2h09 | 1:45 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
8432 Mälartåg+ 19 SL · 54 SL · 40 SL | 11:43 AM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h13 | 2:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 4 transfers | |
10 SJ+ 18 SL+ 14 X-trafik | 11:46 AM Stockholm | 3h10 | 2:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 2 transfers | |
8432 Mälartåg+ 40 SL+ 14 X-trafik+ 19 SL | 11:53 AM Stockholm | 3h03 | 2:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 3 transfers | |
8432 Mälartåg+ 40 SL · 19 SL+ 14 X-trafik | 11:53 AM Stockholm | 3h03 | 2:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 3 transfers | |
10 SJ | 12:11 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1h34 | 1:45 PM Gävle Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
274 SJ+ 61 SL+ 14 X-trafik+ 10 SL | 12:48 PM Stockholm, Viktor Rydbergs gata | 3h08 | 3:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 3 transfers | |
274 SJ+ 5 SL · 14 SL+ 14 X-trafik | 12:50 PM Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3h06 | 3:56 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Stockholm to Gävle run on average 36 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 if you book in advance.
There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 98 miles (158 km) distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 98 miles (158 km) |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 |
Trains per day 36 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Gävle — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Gävle trip today.
Länsmuseet Gävleborg explores regional history, art, and design through strong permanent displays and well-curated temporary exhibitions.
Railway Museum is one of Sweden’s leading transport museums, featuring historic trains, hands-on exhibits, and rich rail heritage.
Gävle Konstcentrum presents contemporary art in a central venue, with changing exhibitions that highlight Swedish and international artists.
Gamla Gefle is Gävle’s charming old town, with wooden houses, narrow lanes, and one of the city’s most atmospheric walking areas.
Boulognerskogen is a beloved central park with paths, lawns, water, and play areas, ideal for relaxed walks and everyday local life.
Stortorget is the main square in central Gävle, a practical meeting point surrounded by shops, civic buildings, and city activity.
Pickled Baltic herring, often served with potatoes, sour cream, and crispbread. A classic Gästrikland and Swedish coastal staple tied to local fishing traditions.
Fermented Baltic herring with a strong aroma, traditionally eaten with thin bread, potatoes, and onion. A famous northern Swedish delicacy known across the region.
Creamy rice porridge served warm, often at Christmas with cinnamon and sugar. A beloved Swedish comfort dish commonly eaten in Gävle homes and cafés.
Refined dining venue in central Gävle known for seasonal Nordic cooking, tasting menus, and a polished yet relaxed atmosphere.
Well-known classic café linked to Gävle's famous goat. Good for Swedish fika, pastries, sandwiches, and a central historic atmosphere.
Established bakery and café favored for bread, cakes, sandwiches, and coffee. A reliable stop for traditional Swedish fika in Gävle.
Moderate for Sweden: hotels and dining are not cheap, but local transit is reasonable and costs are usually lower than Stockholm.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, not expected. Taxis can be rounded up; cafes usually do not require tips.
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Gävle Centralstation -> Stortorget, Gävle
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockholm to Gävle 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 Gävle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stockholm to Gävle trains use the Stockholm Centralstation to Gävle Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Gävle, Vasaskolan. Use this guide to compare Stockholm and Gävle train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 Södra is 2 km from Stockholm city centre. Public transport options include:
Stockholm Södra has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Pelikan, Kvarnen
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Stockholm Södra. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Stockholm Södra. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stockholm Södra: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stockholm Södra: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Södra: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rival, Clarion Hotel Stockholm, Hilton Stockholm Slussen.
Gävle 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: Restaurang Matildas, Brända Bocken
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gävle Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gävle Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gävle Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gävle Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gävle Centralstation: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Clarion Hotel Winn, Elite Grand Hotel Gävle, Scandic CH.
Gävle, Vasaskolan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
WiFi is available in waiting areas. ATMs are available at Gävle, Vasaskolan.
Ticket office support is available at Gävle, Vasaskolan.
Available at Gävle, Vasaskolan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gävle, Vasaskolan: Station is accessible for wheelchair users.
Gävle, Sjukhus Västra vägen is 1 km from Gävle city centre. Public transport options include:
Gävle, Sjukhus Västra vägen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Gävle, Sjukhus Västra vägen. ATMs are available at Gävle, Sjukhus Västra vägen.
Ticket office support is available at Gävle, Sjukhus Västra vägen.
Available at Gävle, Sjukhus Västra vägen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gävle, Sjukhus Västra vägen: Wheelchair accessible platform.
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