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Compare bus and train for Stockholm to Mariestad
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Mariestad 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 31m. 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 $87.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Mariestad:
A train is $72 (€61) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm to Mariestad costing on average $87 (€73).
Other travel options to Mariestad take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 53m.
The journey is about 22m faster (3h 1m by train vs 3h 23m by car) and roughly $47 (€39) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($15 (€12) vs $61 (€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 Stockholm to Mariestad
How to get from Stockholm to Mariestad by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockholm to Mariestad is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
165 SJ+
504 Västtrafik8:14 AM4h41Stockholm Central Station12:55 PMMariestad station$211One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
165 SJ+
504 Västtrafik8:14 AM4h41Stockholm Central Station12:55 PMMariestad station$211One-way1 transfer
Fastest
2027 VR+
500 Västtrafik9:58 AM3h17Stockholm Central Station1:15 PMMariestad station$371One-way1 transfer
Other options
69 SL+
169 SJ+
504 Västtrafik9:43 AM4h42Stockholm2:25 PMMariestad station$261One-way2 transfers
167 SJ+
3307 Västtrafik9:14 AM4h05Stockholm Central Station1:19 PMMariestad station$311One-way1 transfer
425 SJ+
500 Västtrafik8:17 AM3h28Stockholm Central Station11:45 AMMariestad station$321One-way1 transfer
3359 Västtrafik+
43 SL+
803 UL · 874 UL9:56 AM11h21Stockholm City station9:17 PMMariestad station$381One-way9 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Mariestad:
A train is $72 (€61) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm to Mariestad costing on average $87 (€73).
Other travel options to Mariestad take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 53m.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockholm and Mariestad as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stockholm Central Station and arrive in Mariestad station.
- Buses mostly depart from Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) and arrive in Mariestad, Karleby väg 26.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You to go to Mariestad by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Malartag, Tågab, Västtrafik, vy, Snälltåget, VR to go to Mariestad by train.
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