The cheapest and fastest trains from Stockholm to Ljusdal
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
4 h 22 m
Average duration
4 h 29 m
Trains per day
83
Distance
298 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockholm to Ljusdal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockholm to Ljusdal will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 83 trains that leave Stockholm for Ljusdal on Fri, May 08, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 298 km distance in an average of 4 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 22 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 4 h 33 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.
80 SJ5:12 AM6h01Stockholm Central Station11:13 AMLjusdal station$231One-way0 transfers
80 SJ+
8404 Mälartåg · 68404 Mälartåg+
8254 X-Trafik5:12 AM4h38Stockholm Central Station9:50 AMLjusdal station$311One-way3 transfers
80 SJ+
8404 Mälartåg · 68404 Mälartåg+
8258 X-Trafik5:12 AM8h27Stockholm Central Station1:39 PMLjusdal station$311One-way3 transfers
80 SJ+
8404 Mälartåg · 68404 Mälartåg+
8256 X-Trafik5:12 AM6h32Stockholm Central Station11:44 AMLjusdal station$311One-way3 transfers
40 Pendeltåg+
8400 Mälartåg · 68400 Mälartåg+
8258 X-Trafik4:08 AM9h31Stockholm Central Station1:39 PMLjusdal station$321One-way3 transfers
70 SJ10:40 PM4h22Stockholm Central Station3:02 AMLjusdal station$371One-way0 transfers
918 Mälartåg · 8420 Mälartåg · 68420 Mälartåg+
8258 X-Trafik9:11 AM4h28Stockholm Central Station1:39 PMLjusdal station$501One-way3 transfers
10964 Mälartåg+
598 SJ 30004:59 PM4h30Stockholm Central Station9:29 PMLjusdal station$461One-way1 transfer
10966 Mälartåg · 8452 Mälartåg · 68452 Mälartåg+
8268 X-Trafik5:14 PM4h32Stockholm Central Station9:46 PMLjusdal station$501One-way3 transfers
910 Mälartåg · 8412 Mälartåg · 68412 Mälartåg+
8256 X-Trafik7:11 AM4h33Stockholm Central Station11:44 AMLjusdal station$501One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Stockholm to Ljusdal
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Ljusdal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $91.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $191 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Ljusdal:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm to Ljusdal costing on average $43 (€34).
A train is $157 (€125) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Ljusdal costing on average $191 (€152).
Other travel options to Ljusdal take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 53m.
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Stockholm to Ljusdal train times
The table below shows live departures for Stockholm to Ljusdal trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:32 AM Stockholm | 3h11 | 12:43 PM Ljusdal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:31 PM Stockholm | 3h15 | 3:46 PM Ljusdal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:32 PM Stockholm | 3h25 | 6:57 PM Ljusdal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 8 | |||||
10994 Mälartåg · 8480 Mälartåg · 68480 Mälartåg+ 8252 X-Trafik | 12:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 7h35 | 7:46 AM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
10994 Mälartåg · 8480 Mälartåg · 68480 Mälartåg+ 590 SJ 3000 | 12:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 7h30 | 7:41 AM Ljusdal station | 4 transfers | |
10994 Mälartåg · 8480 Mälartåg · 68480 Mälartåg+ 8254 X-Trafik | 12:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 9h39 | 9:50 AM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
10994 Mälartåg · 8480 Mälartåg · 68480 Mälartåg+ 8256 X-Trafik | 12:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 11h33 | 11:44 AM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
10994 Mälartåg · 8480 Mälartåg · 68480 Mälartåg+ 256 SJ | 12:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 8h29 | 8:40 AM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
40 Pendeltåg+ 8400 Mälartåg · 68400 Mälartåg+ 8258 X-Trafik | 4:08 AM Stockholm Central Station | 9h31 | 1:39 PM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
40 Pendeltåg+ 8400 Mälartåg · 68400 Mälartåg+ 8256 X-Trafik | 4:08 AM Stockholm Central Station | 7h36 | 11:44 AM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
40 Pendeltåg+ 8400 Mälartåg · 68400 Mälartåg+ 8254 X-Trafik | 4:08 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5h42 | 9:50 AM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
562 SJ 3000+ 8256 X-Trafik | 4:51 AM Stockholm Central Station | 6h53 | 11:44 AM Ljusdal station | 1 transfer | |
562 SJ 3000+ 8258 X-Trafik | 4:51 AM Stockholm Central Station | 8h48 | 1:39 PM Ljusdal station | 1 transfer | |
562 SJ 3000 · 10268 SJ | 4:51 AM Stockholm Central Station | 9h54 | 2:45 PM Ljusdal station | 1 transfer | |
80 SJ+ 8404 Mälartåg · 68404 Mälartåg+ 10268 SJ | 5:12 AM Stockholm Central Station | 9h33 | 2:45 PM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
80 SJ+ 8404 Mälartåg · 68404 Mälartåg+ 8256 X-Trafik | 5:12 AM Stockholm Central Station | 6h32 | 11:44 AM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
80 SJ | 5:12 AM Stockholm Central Station | 6h01 | 11:13 AM Ljusdal station | 0 transfersDirect | |
80 SJ+ 8404 Mälartåg · 68404 Mälartåg+ 8258 X-Trafik | 5:12 AM Stockholm Central Station | 8h27 | 1:39 PM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
80 SJ+ 8404 Mälartåg · 68404 Mälartåg+ 8254 X-Trafik | 5:12 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h38 | 9:50 AM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
906 Mälartåg · 8408 Mälartåg · 68408 Mälartåg+ 8256 X-Trafik | 6:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5h33 | 11:44 AM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
906 Mälartåg · 8408 Mälartåg · 68408 Mälartåg+ 10268 SJ | 6:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 8h34 | 2:45 PM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
906 Mälartåg · 8408 Mälartåg · 68408 Mälartåg+ 8258 X-Trafik | 6:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 7h28 | 1:39 PM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
10910 Mälartåg · 8410 Mälartåg · 68410 Mälartåg+ 8256 X-Trafik | 6:52 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h52 | 11:44 AM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
10910 Mälartåg · 8410 Mälartåg · 68410 Mälartåg+ 10268 SJ | 6:52 AM Stockholm Central Station | 7h53 | 2:45 PM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
10910 Mälartåg · 8410 Mälartåg · 68410 Mälartåg+ 8258 X-Trafik | 6:52 AM Stockholm Central Station | 6h47 | 1:39 PM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
910 Mälartåg · 8412 Mälartåg · 68412 Mälartåg+ 8256 X-Trafik | 7:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h33 | 11:44 AM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
910 Mälartåg · 8412 Mälartåg · 68412 Mälartåg+ 8260 X-Trafik | 7:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 8h39 | 3:50 PM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
910 Mälartåg · 8412 Mälartåg · 68412 Mälartåg+ 10268 SJ | 7:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 7h34 | 2:45 PM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
910 Mälartåg · 8412 Mälartåg · 68412 Mälartåg+ 8258 X-Trafik | 7:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 6h28 | 1:39 PM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
914 Mälartåg · 8416 Mälartåg · 68416 Mälartåg+ 8258 X-Trafik | 8:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5h28 | 1:39 PM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
914 Mälartåg · 8416 Mälartåg · 68416 Mälartåg+ 10268 SJ | 8:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 6h34 | 2:45 PM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
914 Mälartåg · 8416 Mälartåg · 68416 Mälartåg+ 8260 X-Trafik | 8:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 7h39 | 3:50 PM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
918 Mälartåg · 8420 Mälartåg · 68420 Mälartåg+ 8258 X-Trafik | 9:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h28 | 1:39 PM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
918 Mälartåg · 8420 Mälartåg · 68420 Mälartåg+ 10268 SJ | 9:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5h34 | 2:45 PM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
918 Mälartåg · 8420 Mälartåg · 68420 Mälartåg+ 8260 X-Trafik | 9:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 6h39 | 3:50 PM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
918 Mälartåg · 8420 Mälartåg · 68420 Mälartåg+ 10274 SJ | 9:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 7h32 | 4:43 PM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
924 Mälartåg · 8424 Mälartåg · 68424 Mälartåg+ 10268 SJ | 10:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4h34 | 2:45 PM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
924 Mälartåg · 8424 Mälartåg · 68424 Mälartåg+ 8262 X-Trafik | 10:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 7h48 | 5:59 PM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
924 Mälartåg · 8424 Mälartåg · 68424 Mälartåg+ 10274 SJ | 10:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 6h32 | 4:43 PM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
924 Mälartåg · 8424 Mälartåg · 68424 Mälartåg+ 8260 X-Trafik | 10:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5h39 | 3:50 PM Ljusdal station | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stockholm to Ljusdal
Trains from Stockholm to Ljusdal run on average 21 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 185 miles (298 km) distance in 3h 11m.
Distance 185 miles (298 km) |
Average train duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 11m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: SJ, XTrafik, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Stockholm to Ljusdal trainsSJ, XTrafik, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Stockholm and Ljusdal from $19 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SJ
Malartag
XTrafik
In close proximity to the internal lift there is a wheelchair space and an accessible toilet.
A hearing loop is available on board.
Swedish Railways (SJ)
FAQs: Trains from Stockholm to Ljusdal
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockholm to Ljusdal 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 Ljusdal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stockholm to Ljusdal
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- Luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
- Burger King
- Caffe Ritazza
- Blueberry Tunnelgången
- Espresso House
- Holy Monkey
- Icha Icha
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Sushi Yama
- O'Learys
- & many more
- Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
- Freys Hotel
- Nordic Light Hotel
- Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
- Metro lines: 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19
- Bus lines: 53, 54, 516, 812C, 813C, Flygbussarna
- Tram lines: 7
- Train lines: Dala Line, Northern Main Line, East Coast Line, SJ X2000, 40, 41, 42X, 43, 43X, 44, Arlanda Express, FLX
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Swedenborgsgatan.
- Pelikan
- Kvarnen
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- SEK 10
- Hotel Rival
- Clarion Hotel Stockholm
- Hilton Stockholm Slussen
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional and commuter destinations
- Metro: Line 13, Line 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station, open 24/7.
- Restaurang Hembygdsgården
- Café Ljusdal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- SEK 5
- Hotel Järvsöbaden
- Ljusdal Hotell
- Located in the main hall
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several local lines available
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