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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
$273
Average price
$314
Fastest journey
23 h 24 m
Average duration
1 d 35 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
1242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Stockholm will cost around $314 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $273.
It's difficult to get from Vienna to Stockholm without transferring at least 2 times.
ICE 1220 · ICE 782 · ICE 572 · ECE 1198
RJX 262 · ICE 588+
344 SJ
ICE 1224 · ICE 786+
344 SJ
RJX 64 · ICE 582 · 4440 · ECE 1198
RJX 160 · ICE 210 · S5 · ICE 788
ICE 1224 · ICE 786+
522 X 2000 · 344 SJ
ICE 1224 · ICE 786+
344 SJ
RJX 262 · ICE 588+
344 SJ · 522 X 2000
RJX 160 · ICE 210 · S5 · ICE 788
RJX 262 · ICE 588+
344 SJOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $99. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $99, and a train costs an average of $124.
Distance: 771 miles (1242 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$289 Average price | $170 Average price | $155 Average price Cheapest | $521 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
24h 22m Average total duration 23h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 59m Average total duration 26h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Stockholm:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Stockholm costing on average $170 (€137).
A bus is $134 (€108) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Stockholm costing on average $289 (€233).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 23h 52m.
Bus takes on average 26h 29m.
Tickets start at around $289 (€233) compared to roughly $521 (€420) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $232 (€187). The journey takes 23h 52m versus 20h 55m 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 Vienna to Stockholm trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1228 · ICE 880+ 344 SJ | On time 6:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 27h43 | 9:56 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1228 · ICE 880+ 344 SJ · 522 X 2000 | On time 6:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 27h24 | 9:37 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
RJX 260 · ICE 680+ 344 SJ · 522 X 2000 | On time 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 27h09 | 9:37 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
RJX 260 · ICE 680+ 344 SJ | On time 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 27h28 | 9:56 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
RJX 260 · ICE 680 · ECE 392 · R 1180 | On time 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 26h10 | 8:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
RJX 160 · ICE 210 · S5 · ICE 788 | 7:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 25h10 | 8:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 6 transfers | |
RJX 262 · ICE 588+ 344 SJ | On time 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 25h28 | 9:56 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
RJX 262 · ICE 588+ 344 SJ · 522 X 2000 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 25h09 | 9:37 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1224 · ICE 786+ 344 SJ | On time 10:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 23h43 | 9:56 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1224 · ICE 786+ 344 SJ · 522 X 2000 | On time 10:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 23h24 | 9:37 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1220 · ICE 782 · ICE 572 · ECE 1198 | On time 2:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 27h24 | 5:37 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5 transfers | |
RJX 64 · ICE 582 · 4440+ 81906 | On time 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 27h09 | 5:37 PM Stockholm Central Station | 6 transfers | |
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Trains from Vienna to Stockholm run on average 2 times per day, taking around 23h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $124 (€100) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 771 miles (1242 km) distance in 24h 10m.
Distance 771 miles (1242 km) |
Average train duration 23h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $124 (€100) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 24h 10m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 91 days |
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