How to travel from Stockholm to Gävle

Wed, Nov 04
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus, flight with
SJ
Sas Airways
Malartag
SL
Regionale
1,000+ more
SJ
Sas Airways
Malartag
SL
Regionale
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Stockholm to Gävle

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Gävle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, while a flight costs an average of $230.

Distance: 98 miles (158 km)

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Flight
Driving

$27

Average price

Cheapest

$230

Average price

$36

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 38m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

3h 5m

Average total duration

1h 5m

Onboard

+

2h 0m

Additional time*

1h 52m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

SJ

Most popular train company

Sas Airways

Most popular airline

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 to Gävle

Compare the available ways to get from Stockholm to Gävle, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Stockholm to Gävle is a train with an average price of $27.

This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Gävle:

A train is $204 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Gävle costing on average $230.

The fastest way to travel from Stockholm to Gävle is by train with an average journey time of 2h 8m.

Other travel options to Gävle take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Stockholm and Gävle including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Stockholm to Gävle among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 14m faster (1h 38m by train vs 1h 52m by car) and roughly $9 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($27 vs $36). 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 options
from Stockholm to Gävle

How to get from Stockholm to Gävle by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Stockholm to Gävle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • UL821 UL · 510 UL · 501 UL+SL40 SL
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • UL821 UL · 510 UL · 501 UL+SL40 SL
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • Sas AirwaysSK60
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SJ InterCity10 SJ InterCity
    0 transfers
  • SJ InterCity22 SJ InterCity+Malartag8446 Mälartåg
    1 transfer
  • SJ InterCity54 SJ InterCity+Malartag8450 Mälartåg
    1 transfer
  • UL821 UL · 510 UL · 501 UL+SL40 SL
    3 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK52
    0 transfers

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Train
Bus
Flight

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Stockholm to Gävle

Travel to Gävle easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Stockholm to Gävle.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Stockholm and Gävle including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stockholm to Gävle is a train with an average price of $27.

This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Gävle:

A train is $204 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Gävle costing on average $230.

The fastest way to travel from Stockholm to Gävle is by train with an average journey time of 2h 8m.

Other travel options to Gävle take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 5m.

The distance from Stockholm to Gävle is approximately 98 miles (158 km).
The average frequency per day from Stockholm to Gävle is:
  • Around 30 trains per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockholm and Gävle as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stockholm to Gävle:
  • Flights mostly depart from Stockholm Arlanda Airport and arrive in Sundsvall–Timrå Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Stockholm Central Station and arrive in Gävle Centralstation.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Grisslehamn and arrive in Eckerö.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stockholm to Gävle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SJ, Malartag, SL to go to Gävle by train.
  • Travel with Sas Airways to go to Gävle by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stockholm to Gävle with the following travel companies:
  • 18 direct trains per day with SJ.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Sas Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Stockholm to Gävle often also extend their vacation to go to Uppsala, Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Stockholm-Arlanda, Gothenburg, Sundsvall. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gävle and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Gävle to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Gävle's main attractions, such as the Gävle Castle, Boulognerskogen City Park, and the Swedish Railway Museum, a 2 to 3-day visit is generally recommended.

Travelling from Stockholm to Gävle: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravel EuropeTravel to SwedenTravel to GävleHow to travel from Stockholm to Gävle

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone