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Compare train and bus for Stockholm-Arlanda to Jönköping
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stockholm-Arlanda to Jönköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, while a bus costs an average of $42.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train 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 Stockholm-Arlanda to Jönköping
Compare the available ways to get from Stockholm-Arlanda to Jönköping, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm-Arlanda to Jönköping:
A train is $21 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm-Arlanda to Jönköping costing on average $42 (€35).
Other travel options to Jönköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€35) compared to roughly $77 (€64) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36 (€30). The journey takes 5h 13m versus 3h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Stockholm-Arlanda to Jönköping
How to get from Stockholm-Arlanda to Jönköping by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockholm-Arlanda to Jönköping is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:11 PM 5h29 Stockholm, Arlanda 3:40 AM Jönköping, Resecentrum $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:11 PM 5h29 Stockholm, Arlanda 3:40 AM Jönköping, Resecentrum $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
533 SJ+
37670 Jönköpings länstrafik+
7829 Arlanda express11:37 AM 4h09 Arlanda Södra station 3:46 PM Jönköping Centralstation $104 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
183 SJ+
7263 Västtrafik+
955 Mälartåg4:28 PM 5h34 Arlanda Central station 10:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation $69 1 One-way 2 transfers
171 SJ+
3461 Västtrafik · 7241 Västtrafik+
929 Mälartåg10:28 AM 5h33 Arlanda Central station 4:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation $71 1 One-way 3 transfers
277 SJ+
18859 Östgötatrafiken · 8757 Östgötatrafiken+
27631 Jönköpings länstrafik4:09 PM 5h09 Arlanda Central station 9:18 PM Jönköping Centralstation $73 1 One-way 3 transfers
FlixBus10:05 PM 5h35 Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 3:40 AM Jönköping, Resecentrum $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:31 PM 5h29 Stockholm, Arlanda 10:00 PM Jönköping, Resecentrum $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:25 PM 5h35 Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 10:00 PM Jönköping, Resecentrum $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm-Arlanda to Jönköping:
A train is $21 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm-Arlanda to Jönköping costing on average $42 (€35).
Other travel options to Jönköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
- Around 50 trains per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockholm-Arlanda and Jönköping as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Stockholm Arlanda Airport and arrive in Göteborg-Landvetter Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Arlanda Central station and arrive in Jönköping Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Stockholm, Arlanda and arrive in Jönköping, Resecentrum.
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You, Vy Express Sweden to go to Jönköping by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Snälltåget, VR, Malartag, Tågab to go to Jönköping by train.
- 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You.
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