Discover Sweden with InterRail! The Swedish Railways (SJ) and the private train companies Arlanda Express, Veolia, MerResor and Tågkompaniet will take you to the best places in Sweden.
While travelling you can enjoy Sweden’s natural beauty. The train is also the most suitable way to meet Sweden’s friendly citizens. Quick and comfortable travel on modern trains will get you right to the heart of the city centres.
Sweden has an extensive railway network. Visitors travel smoothly and comfortably across the countryside on some of Europe’s most modern trains. Swedish rail moves between the major cities of Malmo, Helsingborg, Gothenburg and Stockholm every hour throughout the day. Take a look at the table of travel distances by train, offered by visitsweden.com.
Railway services
Swedish regional and inter-regional trains have 1st and 2nd class cars with refreshments available on board and seats adapted for disabled travellers. Some trains also have a family car with a play corner including a slide etc, where children can play during the journey.
Bicycles are allowed on local tarins in the Skåne region and on Öresund trains serving the routes between Copenhagen and Gothenburg, Karlskrona and Alvesta. Bikes are not allowed on other trains.
Visit the website of the Swedish railway company SJ: English version / Swedish.
SJ High Speed trains
SJ High Speed trains belong to the world’s most modern trains. They take you from city centre to city centre smoothly and efficiently with a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph). The SJ High Speed train is well known for its high service and low sound level. It also goes directly to Copenhagen (Denmark) over the new railway bridge. All these High Speed trains also stop at København Airport, Kastrup. Seat reservations are compulsory.
SJ High Speed trains operate on the following routes:
- Stockholm - Copenhagen
- Stockholm - Göteborg
- Stockholm - Malmö
- Stockholm - Jönköping
- Stockholm - Sundsvall - Härnösand / Östersund
- Göteborg - Malmö
- Göteborg – Copenhagen
- Stockholm - Borlänge – Falun
- Stockholm-Karlstad-Arvika
SJ night trains
The SJ night train to Northern Sweden - distancing nearly 2,000 km - is one of Europe’s longest train routes. With one daily departure from Göteborg and two daily departures from Stockholm, the SJ night trains to Northern Sweden gives travelers an unparalleled chance to experience all of Sweden, from the rolling farmlands of the south to the arctic mountain regions of the north. The SJ night trains to Northern Sweden operate on the following route:
- Göteborg/Stockholm - Umeå/Luleå/Kiruna - Narvik
These SJ night trains are a traditional overnight train offering a variety of accommodations - seating, couchettes and sleepers.
- Couchette: 6 bunks in women’s or mixed-gender compartment. Bedding consists of hostel sheets and a blanket.
- Sleeper without in-room toilet and shower: 3 beds in women’s or men’s compartment. Bedding consists of a pillow, sheet, duvet, and duvet cover.
- Sleeper with in-room toilet and shower: 2 beds in single or double occupancy. The compartment holds 2 Dux® beds and is roomier than the regular sleeper. Bedding consists of a pillow, sheet, duvet, and duvet cover.
These night trains are also equipped with a traditional dining car serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to reasonable prices. Travelers may bring as much luggage as they themselves can carry aboard the SJ night trains (hazardous and overly bulky items are not permitted aboard). Skis count as luggage as long as they are encased. Bicycles are not permitted aboard SJ night trains due to safety regulations.
Scenic trains
The Inlandsbanan runs from Kristinehamn in the south and ends in Gällivare in the north. It has daily departures from the middle of June until the end of August. InterRail Passes are valid on Inlandsbanan. Seat reservation is recommended.
Website: www.grandnordic.se
The Lapplandståget or 'Lapland train' starts in Sweden in either Malmö or in Göteborg and then continues to Stockholm. From there you head up north, past the Arctic Circle to the final destination Narvik. You can travel in coach or sleeping car (couchette). InterRail Passes are valid on Inlandsbanan. Reservation is required. Seats can be reserved for a 59 SEK fee, couchettes for a 269 SEK fee.
Website: Veolia Transport (Swedish only)
Private railway companies
In addition to travel with the SJ, an InterRail pass is also valid for travel with the private railway companies listed below. Show your pass when you board.
- Arlanda Express
- Arriva
- Inlandsbanan
- JLT (local train services in Småland)
- Norrtåg
- Öresund
- Skånetrafiken
- Tågkompaniet
- Värmlandstrafik (local train services in Värmland)
- Västtrafik (local train services in Western Sweden)
- Veolia
An InterRail pass valid in Sweden also covers:
- Direct SJ trains to and from Copenhagen and Copenhagen Airport
- Direct border crossing trains from Göteborg and Stockholm to Oslo
Reservations
Train types
- SJ High Speed trains (reservation required)
- InterCity (IC, reservation only required for the routes to Copenhagen and Oslo)
- Dubbeldäckaren (regional trains)
- Nattåg (night trains, reservation required)
- Öresundståg (trains to Denmark)
- Regionaltåg (regional trains)
- Pendeltåg (commuter trains)
- Lokaltåg (local trains).
1st class reservations for the SJ High Speed train includes breakfast before 9AM, wifi , fruit, coffee & tea all day.
Extra Info
How to get there
You can reach Sweden by train from three countries:
- Denmark: Trains depart from Copenhagen for Malmö every 20 minutes. The train goes over the Öresund Bridge and arrives in Sweden in less than 30 minutes. Furthermore direct trains (SJ High Speed trains) leave from Copenhagen to Stockholm.
- Norway: There are main connections between Oslo and Stockholm and Gothenburg as well as connections between Trondheim - Åre - Östersund and Narvik - Kiruna - Boden - Stockholm.
- Germany: You can travel from Berlin to Malmö with the Berlin Night Express. Reservations are compulsory.
