Sweden railway info

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.

Visit the website of the Swedish railway company SJ: English version / Swedish.

Swedish Rail Network

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.

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 (X2000) 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.

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.

High-speed train
X2000 is a high-speed train, built to fit the existing tracks. With its soft truck and tilting system it is one of the world’s most modern trains. It takes you from city centre to city centre smoothly and efficiently with a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph). The X2000 is well known for its highquality service and low sound level. The X2000 also goes directly to Copenhagen (Denmark) over the “fixed link”. All these X2000’s also stop at København Airport, Kastrup. Seat reservations are compulsory.

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.

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