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Compare train and bus for Stockholm-Arlanda to Gävle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm-Arlanda to Gävle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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You'll arrive about 8m sooner (1h 13m by train vs 1h 21m by car). Tickets start at around $43 compared to roughly $29 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 Gävle
How to get from Stockholm-Arlanda to Gävle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockholm-Arlanda to Gävle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
821 UL · 510 UL · 501 UL+
40 SL11:46 AM4h01Arlanda Central station3:47 PMGävle$231One-way3 transfers
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821 UL · 510 UL · 501 UL+
40 SL11:46 AM4h01Arlanda Central station3:47 PMGävle$231One-way3 transfers
Fastest
570 SJ11:41 AM1h01Arlanda Central station12:42 PMGävle Centralstation$491One-way0 transfers
Other options
8432 Mälartåg+
40 SL12:46 PM1h36Arlanda Central station2:22 PMGävle Centralstation$271One-way1 transfer
8416 Mälartåg+
40 SL8:46 AM1h36Arlanda Central station10:22 AMGävle Centralstation$271One-way1 transfer
8424 Mälartåg+
40 SL10:46 AM1h36Arlanda Central station12:22 PMGävle Centralstation$271One-way1 transfer
821 UL · 510 UL · 501 UL+
40 SL9:46 AM4h03Arlanda Central station1:49 PMGävle$231One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm-Arlanda to Gävle:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm-Arlanda to Gävle costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Gävle take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 29m.
- Around 72 trains per day.
- Around 44 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockholm-Arlanda and Gävle 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 Gävle Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Gottröra, kyrka and arrive in Gävle Fyrbovägen.
- Travel with FlixBus, UL to go to Gävle by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Malartag, vy, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Gävle by train.
- 19 direct trains per day with SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ).
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