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Compare train and bus for Stockholm-Arlanda to Borlänge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm-Arlanda to Borlänge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$59 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Stockholm-Arlanda to Borlänge
Compare the available ways to get from Stockholm-Arlanda to Borlänge, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm-Arlanda to Borlänge:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm-Arlanda to Borlänge costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Borlänge take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (2h 25m by train vs 2h 32m by car). Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $41 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Stockholm-Arlanda to Borlänge
How to get from Stockholm-Arlanda to Borlänge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockholm-Arlanda to Borlänge is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
26 SJ InterCity8:05 PM 1h57 Arlanda Central station 10:02 PM Borlänge Centralstation $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
26 SJ InterCity8:05 PM 1h57 Arlanda Central station 10:02 PM Borlänge Centralstation $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
26 SJ InterCity8:05 PM 1h57 Arlanda Central station 10:02 PM Borlänge Centralstation $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
18 SJ InterCity12:05 PM 2h02 Arlanda Central station 2:07 PM Borlänge Centralstation $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
42 SJ InterCity10:05 AM 2h02 Arlanda Central station 12:07 PM Borlänge Centralstation $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
20 SJ InterCity2:05 PM 2h02 Arlanda Central station 4:07 PM Borlänge Centralstation $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
40 SL+
848 UL+
61 VL · 86 VL11:46 AM 5h56 Arlanda Central station 5:42 PM Borlänge $37 1 One-way 5 transfers
40 SL+
848 UL+
61 VL · 86 VL11:46 AM 6h01 Arlanda Central station 5:47 PM Borlänge Centralstation $37 1 One-way 5 transfers
40 SL+
848 UL+
61 VL+
101 Dalatrafik12:46 PM 6h56 Arlanda Central station 7:42 PM Borlänge $37 1 One-way 5 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm-Arlanda to Borlänge:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm-Arlanda to Borlänge costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Borlänge take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockholm-Arlanda and Borlänge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Arlanda Central station and arrive in Borlänge Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Gottröra, kyrka and arrive in Borlänge sjukhus.
- Travel with UL, VL to go to Borlänge by bus.
- Travel with TagiBergslagen, SJ to go to Borlänge by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with SJ.
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