- Must visit
Vasa Museum
Stockholm’s most famous museum, built around the preserved 17th-century warship Vasa. A must for maritime history and one of Sweden’s top attractions.
Cheapest price
$129
Average price
$185
Fastest journey
14 h 19 m
Average duration
14 h 30 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
810 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Stockholm will cost around $185 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $129.
It's difficult to get from Berlin to Stockholm without transferring at least 3 times.
ICE 872 · 11160 · IC 5756 · ICL 50042
RJ 478 · 11156 · IC 5754 · ICL 50034
ICE 506 · 11180 · IC 5766 · Bus GROEN
ICE 1206 · ECE 392 · R 1010+
X2 526
ICE 808 · ECE 398 · R 1086+
X2 544
ICE 604 · ECE 1196 · ICL 50046 · R 1112
ICE 872 · ECE 398 · R 1086+
X2 544
RJ 870 · ECE 396 · R 1102+
X2 548
RJ 870 · ECE 396+
1104 Öresundstågen+
548 X 2000
ICE 808 · ECE 398 · R 1086+
X2 544Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, and a flight costs an average of $79.
Distance: 503 miles (810 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$161 Average price | $211 Average price | $113 Average price Cheapest | $363 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 58m Average total duration 11h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 51m Average total duration 17h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Stockholm:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Stockholm costing on average $161 (€132).
A bus is $97 (€80) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Stockholm costing on average $211 (€173).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 28m.
Bus takes on average 17h 21m.
The journey is about 2h 13m faster (11h 28m by train vs 13h 41m by car) and roughly $203 (€166) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($161 (€132) vs $363 (€298)). 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, Snälltåget, 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 Berlin to Stockholm trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62005 · ICE 872 · ECE 398+ 1086 Öresundstågen | 6:21 AM Berlin Hbf | 14h26 | 8:47 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
62005 · ICE 872 · ECE 398+ 1110 Öresundstågen | 6:21 AM Berlin Hbf | 17h35 | 11:56 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
62005 · ICE 872 · ECE 398+ 1094 Öresundstågen | 6:21 AM Berlin Hbf | 15h31 | 9:52 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 872 · ECE 398 · R 1084+ X2 544 | On time 6:32 AM Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station | 14h15 | 8:47 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
S15 · ICE 2074 · ECE 396+ 1110 Öresundstågen | 7:57 AM Berlin Hbf | 15h59 | 11:56 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
S15 · ICE 2074 · ECE 1196 · ICL 50046 | 7:57 AM Berlin Hbf | 15h59 | 11:56 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5 transfers | |
S15 · ICE 2074 · ECE 396+ 1112 Öresundstågen | 7:57 AM Berlin Hbf | 15h59 | 11:56 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
RJ 870 · ECE 396+ 1112 Öresundstågen+ 550 X 2000 | On time 8:34 AM Berlin Hbf | 15h22 | 11:56 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
RJ 870 · ECE 1196 · ICL 50046+ 1112 Öresundstågen | On time 8:34 AM Berlin Hbf | 15h22 | 11:56 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
RJ 870 · ECE 396 · R 1102+ X2 550 | On time 8:34 AM Berlin Hbf | 15h22 | 11:56 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
RJ 870 · ECE 1196 · ICL 50046 · R 1112 | On time 8:34 AM Berlin Hbf | 15h22 | 11:56 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 604 · ECE 1196 · ICL 50046 · R 1112 | On time 9:37 AM Berlin Hbf | 14h19 | 11:56 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
300 Snälltåget+ 526 X 2000 | 9:11 PM Berlin Hbf | 14h44 | 11:55 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
RJ 478 · 11156 · IC 5754 · ICL 50034 | On time 5:09 AM Berlin Hbf | 15h42 | 8:51 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5 transfers | |
ICE 808 · ECE 398 · R 1086+ X2 544 | On time 6:09 AM Berlin Hbf | 14h42 | 8:51 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Berlin to Stockholm run on average 6 times per day, taking around 11h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $60 (€49) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 503 miles (810 km) distance in 14h 26m.
Distance 503 miles (810 km) |
Average train duration 11h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€49) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 14h 26m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
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