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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 €15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 34m. 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 €15, while a bus costs an average of €69.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€15 Average price Cheapest | €69 Average price | €52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m 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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Mariestad to Stockholm:
A train is €55 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 26m.
The journey is about 26m faster (3h 4m by train vs 3h 30m by car) and roughly €37 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€15 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
504 Västtrafik+
172 SJ+
4132 Mälartåg10:05 AM4h03Mariestad station2:08 PMStockholm Central Station€401One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
504 Västtrafik+
172 SJ+
4132 Mälartåg10:05 AM4h03Mariestad station2:08 PMStockholm Central Station€401One-way2 transfers
Fastest
500 Västtrafik+
430 SJ10:18 AM3h18Mariestad station1:36 PMStockholm Central Station€461One-way1 transfer
Other options
504 Västtrafik+
168 SJ8:50 AM3h54Mariestad station12:44 PMStockholm Central Station€421One-way1 transfer
504 Västtrafik+
172 SJ10:05 AM4h39Mariestad station2:44 PMStockholm Central Station€421One-way1 transfer
504 Västtrafik+
172 SJ+
4132 Mälartåg+
7 SL10:05 AM4h36Mariestad station2:41 PMStockholm€441One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mariestad to Stockholm:
A train is €55 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 26m.
- Around 11 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, Malartag, SJ, Västtrafik, Tågab to go to Stockholm by train.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You to go to Stockholm by bus.
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