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Compare train and bus for Mariestad to Stockholm
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mariestad to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, while a bus costs an average of €69.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€17 Average price Cheapest | €69 Average price | €52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Mariestad to Stockholm
Compare the available ways to get from Mariestad to Stockholm, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Mariestad to Stockholm:
A train is €53 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mariestad to Stockholm costing on average €69.
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 28m.
The journey is about 25m faster (3h 5m by train vs 3h 30m by car) and roughly €36 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€17 vs €52). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Mariestad to Stockholm
How to get from Mariestad to Stockholm by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mariestad to Stockholm is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3390 Västtrafik+
43 SL+
704 Länstrafiken Örebro · 701 Länstrafiken Örebro10:26 AM 12h08 Mariestad station 10:34 PM Stockholm City station €33 1 One-way 9 transfers
Cheapest
3390 Västtrafik+
43 SL+
704 Länstrafiken Örebro · 701 Länstrafiken Örebro10:26 AM 12h08 Mariestad station 10:34 PM Stockholm City station €33 1 One-way 9 transfers
Fastest
3390 Västtrafik+
660 SJ InterCity10:26 AM 2h54 Mariestad station 1:20 PM Stockholm Central Station €48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
144 Mälartåg+
3398 Västtrafik5:07 PM 3h01 Mariestad station 8:08 PM Stockholm Central Station €37 1 One-way 1 transfer
504 Västtrafik+
180 SJ Regional2:22 PM 4h22 Mariestad station 6:44 PM Stockholm Central Station €40 1 One-way 1 transfer
140 Mälartåg+
504 Västtrafik+
180 SJ Regional2:22 PM 3h40 Mariestad station 6:02 PM Stockholm Central Station €42 1 One-way 2 transfers
500 Västtrafik · 3390 Västtrafik+
43 SL+
351 Länstrafiken Örebro9:47 AM 12h47 Mariestad 10:34 PM Stockholm City station €33 1 One-way 10 transfers
939 · 4008:00 PM 9h45 Mariestad, Karleby väg 26 5:45 AM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) €75 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Mariestad to Stockholm:
A train is €53 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mariestad to Stockholm costing on average €69.
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 28m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mariestad and Stockholm as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Mariestad station and arrive in Stockholm Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Mariestad, Karleby väg 26 and arrive in Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen).
- Travel with Vy Bus4You to go to Stockholm by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Malartag, Västtrafik, Tågab, vy to go to Stockholm by train.
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