The cheapest and fastest trains from Borås to Stockholm
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
347 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Borås to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Borås to Stockholm will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 31 trains that leave Borås for Stockholm every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 347 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8 Västtrafik · 550 Västtrafik+
2034 VR Snabbtåg
550 Västtrafik+
2034 VR Snabbtåg
8 Västtrafik · 550 Västtrafik+
2046 VR Snabbtåg
550 Västtrafik+
2046 VR Snabbtåg
550 Västtrafik+
2034 VR Snabbtåg+
5 SL
430 X 2000
426 X 2000
442 X 2000
434 X 2000
438 X 2000Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Borås to Stockholm
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Borås to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a flight costs an average of £76.
Distance: 347 km
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£31 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £231 Average Price |
4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Borås to Stockholm train times
The table below shows live departures for Borås to Stockholm trains for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 Västtrafik+ 434 X 2000 | 10:57 Borås | 3h42 | 14:39 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
434 X 2000 | 11:16 Borås Centralstation | 3h23 | 14:39 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
438 X 2000 | 13:16 Borås Centralstation | 3h24 | 16:40 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
440 X 2000 | 14:16 Borås Centralstation | 3h30 | 17:46 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
442 X 2000 | 15:16 Borås Centralstation | 3h23 | 18:39 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
5 Västtrafik · 550 Västtrafik+ 2046 VR Snabbtåg | 15:53 Borås | 4h09 | 20:02 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
550 Västtrafik+ 2046 VR Snabbtåg | 16:02 Borås Centralstation | 4h00 | 20:02 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
550 Västtrafik+ 2046 VR Snabbtåg+ 5 SL | 16:27 Hedared | 4h17 | 20:44 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
446 X 2000 | 17:16 Borås Centralstation | 3h27 | 20:43 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
550 Västtrafik+ 448 X 2000+ 5 SL | 17:26 Hedared | 4h46 | 22:12 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
159 Västtrafik+ 448 X 2000 | 18:02 Borås | 3h37 | 21:39 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
448 X 2000 | 18:16 Borås Centralstation | 3h23 | 21:39 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
6 Västtrafik+ 452 SJ 3000 | 19:57 Borås | 4h29 | 00:26 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
452 SJ 3000 | 20:16 Borås Centralstation | 4h10 | 00:26 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
8 Västtrafik · 100 Västtrafik · 22 Västtrafik+ 2024 VR Snabbtåg | 00:49 Borås | 8h13 | 09:02 Stockholm Central Station | 3 changes | |
100 Västtrafik · 22 Västtrafik+ 2024 VR Snabbtåg | 01:10 Borås Centralstation | 7h52 | 09:02 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
6 Västtrafik+ 424 X 2000 | 05:57 Borås | 3h45 | 09:42 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
424 X 2000 | 06:16 Borås Centralstation | 3h26 | 09:42 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
6 Västtrafik+ 426 X 2000 | 06:57 Borås | 3h42 | 10:39 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
426 X 2000 | 07:16 Borås Centralstation | 3h23 | 10:39 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
6 Västtrafik+ 428 X 2000 | 07:57 Borås | 3h43 | 11:40 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
428 X 2000 | 08:16 Borås Centralstation | 3h24 | 11:40 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
550 Västtrafik+ 172 SJ · 430 X 2000+ 5 SL | 08:23 Hedared | 4h57 | 13:20 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3 changes | |
6 Västtrafik+ 430 X 2000 | 08:57 Borås | 3h39 | 12:36 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
430 X 2000 | 09:16 Borås Centralstation | 3h20 | 12:36 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
8 Västtrafik · 550 Västtrafik+ 2034 VR Snabbtåg | 09:52 Borås | 4h06 | 13:58 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
550 Västtrafik+ 2034 VR Snabbtåg | 10:02 Borås Centralstation | 3h56 | 13:58 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
550 Västtrafik+ 2034 VR Snabbtåg+ 5 SL | 10:24 Hedared | 4h11 | 14:35 Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Borås to Stockholm
Trains from Borås to Stockholm run on average 23 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 347 km distance in 3h 24m.
Distance 347 km |
Average train duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: SJ, VR, Tågab, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Borås to Stockholm trainsSJ, VR, Tågab, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Borås and Stockholm from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Borås to Stockholm train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Borås to Stockholm by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stockholm, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Borås and Stockholm
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Stationsgatan.
- Restaurant Viskan
- Café Bakgården
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- SEK 10
- Quality Hotel Grand
- Scandic Plaza Borås
- Comfort Hotel Jazz
- Located in the main hall
- SIXT
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Gothenburg and regional destinations
- Bus: Vy Buss
- Train: SJ Regional trains
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- Luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
- Burger King
- Caffe Ritazza
- Blueberry Tunnelgången
- Espresso House
- Holy Monkey
- Icha Icha
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Sushi Yama
- O'Learys
- & many more
- Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
- Freys Hotel
- Nordic Light Hotel
- Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
- Metro lines: 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19
- Bus lines: 53, 54, 516, 812C, 813C, Flygbussarna
- Tram lines: 7
- Train lines: Dala Line, Northern Main Line, East Coast Line, SJ X2000, 40, 41, 42X, 43, 43X, 44, Arlanda Express, FLX
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