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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Stockholm
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $150 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $150, while a flight costs an average of $759.
Distance: 912 miles (1469 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$150 Average price Cheapest | $759 Average price | $200 Average price | $553 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 30m Average total duration 20h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 33h 58m Average total duration 33h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Stockholm:
A train is $50 (€42) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Stockholm costing on average $200 (€168).
A train is $609 (€513) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Stockholm costing on average $759 (€639).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 30m.
Bus takes on average 33h 58m.
Tickets start at around $150 (€127) compared to roughly $553 (€466) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $403 (€339). The journey takes 20h 0m versus 19h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Stockholm
How to get from Zurich to Stockholm by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Stockholm is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
D8431610:25 AM2h25EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg12:50 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$1071One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
D8431610:25 AM2h25EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg12:50 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$1071One-way0 transfers
Fastest
D8431610:25 AM2h25EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg12:50 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$1071One-way0 transfers
Other options
IR 2290 · ICE 76 · RJ 384 · R 111012:08 AM23h28Zurich HB11:36 PMStockholm Central Station$1551One-way4 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM44h05Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)5:30 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen$1721One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM37h25Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)6:50 AMStockholm, Cityterminalen$2171One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM44h05Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)5:30 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen$2391One-way2 transfers
LO412 · LO45310:30 AM23h20Zurich Airport9:50 AMStockholm Arlanda Airport$1971One-way1 transfer
LO412 · LO45710:30 AM8h10Zurich Airport6:40 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$2331One-way1 transfer
LO410 · LO4537:55 PM13h55Zurich Airport9:50 AMStockholm Arlanda Airport$2331One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Stockholm:
A train is $50 (€42) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Stockholm costing on average $200 (€168).
A train is $609 (€513) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Stockholm costing on average $759 (€639).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 30m.
Bus takes on average 33h 58m.
- Around 118 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Stockholm as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Stockholm Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Stockholm, Cityterminalen.
- Travel with Swiss, Sas Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, KLM, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Finnair, Air Baltic, British Airways, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Cityjet, Austrian Airlines, Global Supply Systems, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Edelweiss Air, Air France, AJet, Turkish Airlines, GetJet Airlines, TAP Portugal to go to Stockholm by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SJ, Snälltåget to go to Stockholm by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Stockholm by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air.
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