- 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
€52
Average price
€101
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vara to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vara to Stockholm will cost around €101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €52.
It's difficult to get from Vara to Stockholm without transferring at least once.
13310 Västtrafik · 600 Västtrafik+
400 X 2000
13310 Västtrafik · 600 Västtrafik+
400 X 2000
13310 Västtrafik · 600 Västtrafik+
400 X 2000
3877 Västtrafik+
2050 VR Snabbtåg
3871 Västtrafik+
2050 VR Snabbtåg
3881 Västtrafik+
448 X 2000
3877 Västtrafik+
444 X 2000
13843 Västtrafik+
450 SJ 3000
3881 Västtrafik+
2050 VR Snabbtåg
3861 Västtrafik+
2030 VR SnabbtågTrains from Vara to Stockholm run on average 28 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €23 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 196 miles (317 km) distance in 3h 6m.
Distance 196 miles (317 km) |
Average train duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Trains per day 28 |
Fastest train 3h 6m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
The table below shows live departures for Vara to Stockholm trains for tomorrow, Sunday, August 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3371 Västtrafik+ 2030 VR Snabbtåg | 8:03 AM Vara tågstation | 4h59 | 1:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3371 Västtrafik+ 436 X 2000 | 8:03 AM Vara tågstation | 8h37 | 4:40 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3371 Västtrafik+ 434 X 2000 | 8:03 AM Vara tågstation | 7h36 | 3:39 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3861 Västtrafik+ 436 X 2000 | 9:13 AM Vara tågstation | 7h27 | 4:40 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3861 Västtrafik+ 2030 VR Snabbtåg | 9:13 AM Vara tågstation | 3h49 | 1:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3861 Västtrafik+ 2094 VR Snabbtåg | 9:13 AM Vara tågstation | 11h13 | 8:26 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
13442 Västtrafik+ 442 SJ 3000 | 10:19 AM Vara tågstation | 9h27 | 7:46 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
13442 Västtrafik+ 436 X 2000 | 10:19 AM Vara tågstation | 6h21 | 4:40 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
13442 Västtrafik+ 2094 VR Snabbtåg | 10:19 AM Vara tågstation | 10h07 | 8:26 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3865 Västtrafik+ 442 SJ 3000 | 11:13 AM Vara tågstation | 8h33 | 7:46 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3865 Västtrafik+ 436 X 2000 | 11:13 AM Vara tågstation | 5h27 | 4:40 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3865 Västtrafik+ 2094 VR Snabbtåg | 11:13 AM Vara tågstation | 9h13 | 8:26 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3871 Västtrafik+ 2094 VR Snabbtåg | 2:13 PM Vara tågstation | 6h13 | 8:26 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3871 Västtrafik+ 442 SJ 3000 | 2:13 PM Vara tågstation | 5h33 | 7:46 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3871 Västtrafik+ 2050 VR Snabbtåg | 2:13 PM Vara tågstation | 8h44 | 10:57 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3875 Västtrafik+ 2050 VR Snabbtåg | 3:12 PM Vara tågstation | 7h45 | 10:57 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3875 Västtrafik+ 442 SJ 3000 | 3:12 PM Vara tågstation | 4h34 | 7:46 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3875 Västtrafik+ 2094 VR Snabbtåg | 3:12 PM Vara tågstation | 5h14 | 8:26 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
13306 Västtrafik · 500 Västtrafik+ 446 X 2000 | 4:23 PM Håkantorp | 5h20 | 9:43 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
13306 Västtrafik · 500 Västtrafik+ 446 X 2000 | 4:26 PM Stora Levene station | 5h17 | 9:43 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
3877 Västtrafik+ 450 SJ 3000 | 5:13 PM Vara tågstation | 6h34 | 11:47 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3877 Västtrafik+ 448 X 2000 | 5:13 PM Vara tågstation | 5h26 | 10:39 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3877 Västtrafik+ 444 X 2000 | 5:13 PM Vara tågstation | 3h26 | 8:39 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3877 Västtrafik+ 2050 VR Snabbtåg | 5:13 PM Vara tågstation | 5h44 | 10:57 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
13309 Västtrafik · 3881 Västtrafik+ 448 X 2000 | 5:23 PM Stora Levene station | 5h16 | 10:39 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
13309 Västtrafik · 3881 Västtrafik+ 448 X 2000 | 5:28 PM Håkantorp | 5h11 | 10:39 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
13308 Västtrafik · 500 Västtrafik+ 450 SJ 3000 | 6:28 PM Håkantorp | 5h19 | 11:47 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
450 SJ 3000+ 500 Västtrafik · 13308 Västtrafik | 6:31 PM Stora Levene station | 5h16 | 11:47 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
3881 Västtrafik+ 450 SJ 3000 | 7:19 PM Vara tågstation | 4h28 | 11:47 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3881 Västtrafik+ 448 X 2000 | 7:19 PM Vara tågstation | 3h20 | 10:39 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3881 Västtrafik+ 2050 VR Snabbtåg | 7:19 PM Vara tågstation | 3h38 | 10:57 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
450 SJ 3000+ 13843 Västtrafik | 8:09 PM Vara tågstation | 3h38 | 11:47 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
13310 Västtrafik · 600 Västtrafik+ 400 X 2000 | 10:15 PM Vara tågstation | 10h37 | 8:52 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
13310 Västtrafik · 600 Västtrafik+ 400 X 2000 | 10:19 PM Håkantorp | 10h33 | 8:52 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
400 X 2000+ 13310 Västtrafik · 600 Västtrafik | 10:22 PM Stora Levene station | 10h30 | 8:52 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
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A world-class museum built around the remarkably preserved 1628 warship Vasa, with powerful storytelling about maritime history and recovery.
An open-air museum and zoo showcasing Swedish buildings, crafts, traditions, and animals. Excellent for cultural context and family visits.
The national art and design museum with strong collections of paintings, sculpture, crafts, and fashion in a refined waterfront building.
Stockholm’s medieval old town, filled with narrow lanes, colorful facades, major sights, and one of the city’s best walking atmospheres.
A lively island district known for creative shops, viewpoints, cafes, and nightlife, but also excellent daytime walks and local character.
A green island park and museum district with canals, trails, and top attractions, perfect for a full day of relaxed sightseeing.
Classic Swedish meatballs served with cream sauce, lingonberries, and potatoes. A staple of home cooking and one of Stockholm's most recognized traditional dishes.
Cured salmon with dill, sugar, and salt, often served with hovmästarsås. A hallmark of Swedish festive tables and widely enjoyed in Stockholm.
Fried herring, usually served with mashed potatoes, lingonberries, and pickled cucumber. A traditional everyday dish tied to Sweden's Baltic fish culture.
Two-Michelin-star restaurant focused on seasonal Nordic tasting menus. Minimalist, polished, and renowned for modern Swedish fine dining.
Elegant fine dining restaurant serving refined Nordic cuisine with Swedish ingredients. Sophisticated setting and one of Stockholm's best-known culinary addresses.
Historic food hall stall famed for traditional Swedish meatballs. Casual, busy, and ideal for trying classic home-style flavors in central Stockholm.
Stockholm is pricey for tourists: hotels, dining, and drinks cost more than many European capitals, though transit is efficient and helps manage daily costs.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or adding 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated. Taxi tips are optional; cafes usually do not expect tips.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vara 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 Vara to Stockholm trains use the Vara tågstation to Stockholm Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Vara and Stockholm train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Vara tågstation has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Luggage Carts.
Ticket office support is available at Vara tågstation.
Available at Vara tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Vara tågstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vara tågstation: Ramps, restrooms.
Haakantorp station is 5 km from Vara city centre. Public transport options include:
Haakantorp station has practical services for this route, including Parking.
Available at Haakantorp station: Parking.
Stora Levene station is 7 km from Vara city centre. Public transport options include:
Stora Levene station has practical services for this route, including Parking.
Available at Stora Levene station: Parking.
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.
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