- 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
$283
Average price
$380
Fastest journey
22 h 2 m
Average duration
23 h 6 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
1469 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Stockholm will cost around $380 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $283.
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Stockholm without transferring at least 4 times.
ICE 108 · ICE 578 · ECE 392 · R 1162
ICE 108 · ICE 578 · ECE 392 · 11180
EC 150 · ICE 574 · ECE 13466 · R 1022
EC 150 · ICE 574 · ECE 13466 · R 1022
ICE 108 · ICE 578 · ECE 392 · 11180
ICE 108 · ICE 578 · ECE 392 · R 1162Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $115. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $115, and a flight costs an average of $128.
Distance: 912 miles (1469 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$241 Average price | $246 Average price | $181 Average price Cheapest | $568 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 9m Average total duration 20h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 49m Average total duration 31h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Stockholm:
A bus is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Stockholm costing on average $241 (€196).
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Stockholm costing on average $246 (€200).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 39m.
Bus takes on average 31h 19m.
Tickets start at around $241 (€196) compared to roughly $568 (€462) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $326 (€266). The journey takes 20h 39m versus 19h 38m 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 Zurich to Stockholm trains for today, Saturday, August 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:59 PM Zurich | 28h40 | 6:39 PM Stockholm | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:59 PM Zurich | 27h36 | 6:35 PM Stockholm | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:59 PM Zurich | 25h35 | 6:34 PM Stockholm | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:12 PM Zurich | 22h23 | 6:35 PM Stockholm | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:36 PM Zurich | 21h59 | 6:35 PM Stockholm | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 108 · ICE 578 · ECE 392 · 11180 | On time 9:59 AM Zurich HB | 23h38 | 9:37 AM Stockholm Central Station | 7 transfers | |
ICE 108 · ICE 578 · ECE 392 · R 1162 | On time 9:59 AM Zurich HB | 23h38 | 9:37 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Zurich to Stockholm run on average 3 times per day, taking around 20h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $115 (€93) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 912 miles (1469 km) distance in 21h 4m.
Distance 912 miles (1469 km) |
Average train duration 20h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $115 (€93) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 21h 4m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 10:17 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 91 days |
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Stockholm Central Station -> Sergels Torg
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Most Zurich to Stockholm trains use the Zürich HB to Stockholm Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Stockholm train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Zürich Stadelhofen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Outback Lodge, Tibits
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Opera Zurich, Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich, Hotel Seehof.
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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