- Must visit
Skansen
Open-air museum and zoo presenting historic Swedish buildings, crafts and traditions across a large Djurgården hillside site.
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
2 h 56 m
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Trains per day
87
Distance
298 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ljusdal to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ljusdal to Stockholm will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 87 trains that leave Ljusdal for Stockholm every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 298 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 18 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.
285 SJ
293 SJ
53 X-Trafik+
285 SJ
8267 X-Trafik+
8479 Mälartåg+
40 Pendeltåg
85 SJ+
8479 Mälartåg+
40 Pendeltåg
591 SJ 3000
261 SJ
269 SJ
293 SJ
279 SJOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ljusdal to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £60.
Distance: 298 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£25 Average Price Cheapest | £189 Average Price | £34 Average Price |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Ljusdal to Stockholm trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
261 SJ | 5:26 Ljusdal station | 3h02 | 8:28 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
261 SJ · 265 SJ | 5:26 Ljusdal station | 5h02 | 10:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
261 SJ · 93 SJ | 5:26 Ljusdal station | 4h47 | 10:13 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
261 SJ · 269 SJ | 5:26 Ljusdal station | 7h02 | 12:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8251 X-Trafik+ 265 SJ | 6:01 Ljusdal station | 4h27 | 10:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8251 X-Trafik+ 563 SJ 3000 | 6:01 Ljusdal station | 3h37 | 9:38 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8251 X-Trafik+ 269 SJ | 6:01 Ljusdal station | 6h27 | 12:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8251 X-Trafik+ 93 SJ | 6:01 Ljusdal station | 4h12 | 10:13 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
53 X-Trafik+ 563 SJ 3000 | 6:02 Ljusdal | 3h36 | 9:38 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
53 X-Trafik · 8253 X-Trafik+ 265 SJ | 6:30 Ljusdal | 3h58 | 10:28 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
8253 X-Trafik+ 269 SJ | 7:01 Ljusdal station | 5h27 | 12:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8253 X-Trafik+ 265 SJ | 7:01 Ljusdal station | 3h27 | 10:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8253 X-Trafik+ 273 SJ | 7:01 Ljusdal station | 7h27 | 14:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8253 X-Trafik+ 271 SJ | 7:01 Ljusdal station | 6h27 | 13:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
53 X-Trafik+ 591 SJ 3000 | 7:30 Ljusdal | 3h28 | 10:58 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
591 SJ 3000 | 8:02 Ljusdal station | 2h56 | 10:58 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
8255 X-Trafik+ 269 SJ | 8:12 Ljusdal station | 4h16 | 12:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8255 X-Trafik+ 273 SJ | 8:12 Ljusdal station | 6h16 | 14:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8255 X-Trafik+ 271 SJ | 8:12 Ljusdal station | 5h16 | 13:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
53 X-Trafik+ 269 SJ | 8:30 Ljusdal | 3h58 | 12:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
269 SJ · 277 SJ | 9:13 Ljusdal station | 7h15 | 16:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
269 SJ · 273 SJ | 9:13 Ljusdal station | 5h15 | 14:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
269 SJ | 9:13 Ljusdal station | 3h15 | 12:28 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
269 SJ · 271 SJ | 9:13 Ljusdal station | 4h15 | 13:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
53 X-Trafik · 8353 X-Trafik+ 277 SJ | 9:25 Ljusdal station | 7h03 | 16:28 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
53 X-Trafik · 8353 X-Trafik+ 273 SJ | 9:25 Ljusdal station | 5h03 | 14:28 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
53 X-Trafik · 8353 X-Trafik+ 271 SJ | 9:25 Ljusdal station | 4h03 | 13:28 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
53 X-Trafik · 8353 X-Trafik+ 283 SJ | 9:25 Ljusdal station | 10h03 | 19:28 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
53 X-Trafik · 8353 X-Trafik+ 271 SJ | 9:32 Ljusdal | 3h56 | 13:28 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
8257 X-Trafik+ 273 SJ | 10:12 Ljusdal station | 4h16 | 14:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8257 X-Trafik+ 277 SJ | 10:12 Ljusdal station | 6h16 | 16:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8257 X-Trafik+ 285 SJ | 10:12 Ljusdal station | 10h16 | 20:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8257 X-Trafik+ 279 SJ | 10:12 Ljusdal station | 7h16 | 17:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8257 X-Trafik+ 283 SJ | 10:12 Ljusdal station | 9h16 | 19:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
53 X-Trafik+ 573 SJ 3000 | 10:55 Ljusdal station | 3h43 | 14:38 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
53 X-Trafik+ 573 SJ 3000 · 285 SJ | 10:55 Ljusdal station | 9h33 | 20:28 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
53 X-Trafik+ 573 SJ 3000 · 277 SJ | 10:55 Ljusdal station | 5h33 | 16:28 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
53 X-Trafik+ 573 SJ 3000 | 11:02 Ljusdal | 3h36 | 14:38 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
53 X-Trafik+ 575 SJ 3000 | 12:02 Ljusdal | 3h36 | 15:38 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8259 X-Trafik+ 277 SJ | 12:12 Ljusdal station | 4h16 | 16:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8259 X-Trafik+ 285 SJ | 12:12 Ljusdal station | 8h16 | 20:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8259 X-Trafik+ 575 SJ 3000 | 12:12 Ljusdal station | 3h26 | 15:38 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8259 X-Trafik+ 279 SJ | 12:12 Ljusdal station | 5h16 | 17:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8259 X-Trafik+ 283 SJ | 12:12 Ljusdal station | 7h16 | 19:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
53 X-Trafik · 8355 X-Trafik+ 277 SJ | 12:25 Ljusdal station | 4h03 | 16:28 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
53 X-Trafik · 8355 X-Trafik+ 285 SJ | 12:25 Ljusdal station | 8h03 | 20:28 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
53 X-Trafik · 8355 X-Trafik+ 279 SJ | 12:25 Ljusdal station | 5h03 | 17:28 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
53 X-Trafik · 8355 X-Trafik+ 283 SJ | 12:25 Ljusdal station | 7h03 | 19:28 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
53 X-Trafik · 8355 X-Trafik+ 277 SJ | 12:32 Ljusdal | 3h56 | 16:28 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
53 X-Trafik+ 279 SJ | 13:30 Ljusdal | 3h58 | 17:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
53 X-Trafik+ 579 SJ 3000 | 14:02 Ljusdal | 3h36 | 17:38 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
279 SJ · 579 SJ 3000 | 14:10 Ljusdal station | 3h28 | 17:38 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
279 SJ · 283 SJ | 14:10 Ljusdal station | 5h18 | 19:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
279 SJ · 285 SJ | 14:10 Ljusdal station | 6h18 | 20:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
279 SJ | 14:10 Ljusdal station | 3h18 | 17:28 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
53 X-Trafik+ 11 SJ | 14:32 Ljusdal | 4h30 | 19:02 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8261 X-Trafik+ 285 SJ | 15:01 Ljusdal station | 5h27 | 20:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8261 X-Trafik+ 11 SJ | 15:01 Ljusdal station | 4h01 | 19:02 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8261 X-Trafik+ 287 SJ | 15:01 Ljusdal station | 6h27 | 21:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8261 X-Trafik+ 283 SJ | 15:01 Ljusdal station | 4h27 | 19:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
53 X-Trafik · 8263 X-Trafik+ 283 SJ | 15:30 Ljusdal | 3h58 | 19:28 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
8263 X-Trafik+ 583 SJ 3000 | 16:01 Ljusdal station | 3h37 | 19:38 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8263 X-Trafik+ 285 SJ | 16:01 Ljusdal station | 4h27 | 20:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8263 X-Trafik+ 287 SJ | 16:01 Ljusdal station | 5h27 | 21:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8263 X-Trafik+ 283 SJ | 16:01 Ljusdal station | 3h27 | 19:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
53 X-Trafik+ 583 SJ 3000 | 16:02 Ljusdal | 3h36 | 19:38 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
53 X-Trafik+ 285 SJ | 16:30 Ljusdal | 3h58 | 20:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
53 X-Trafik+ 585 SJ 3000 | 17:02 Ljusdal | 3h36 | 20:38 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
285 SJ · 85 SJ | 17:09 Ljusdal station | 5h38 | 22:47 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
285 SJ | 17:09 Ljusdal station | 3h19 | 20:28 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
285 SJ · 287 SJ | 17:09 Ljusdal station | 4h19 | 21:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
285 SJ · 293 SJ | 17:09 Ljusdal station | 7h19 | 0:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8265 X-Trafik+ 85 SJ | 18:12 Ljusdal station | 4h35 | 22:47 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8265 X-Trafik+ 589 SJ 3000 | 18:12 Ljusdal station | 4h26 | 22:38 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8265 X-Trafik+ 293 SJ | 18:12 Ljusdal station | 6h16 | 0:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
53 X-Trafik+ 589 SJ 3000 | 19:02 Ljusdal | 3h36 | 22:38 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8267 X-Trafik+ 293 SJ | 19:12 Ljusdal station | 5h16 | 0:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8267 X-Trafik+ 589 SJ 3000 | 19:12 Ljusdal station | 3h26 | 22:38 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
8267 X-Trafik+ 8479 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 19:12 Ljusdal station | 4h40 | 23:52 Stockholm City station | 2 changes | |
85 SJ | 19:21 Ljusdal station | 3h26 | 22:47 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
85 SJ+ 8479 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 19:21 Ljusdal station | 4h31 | 23:52 Stockholm City station | 2 changes | |
85 SJ · 293 SJ | 19:21 Ljusdal station | 5h07 | 0:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
53 X-Trafik · 8361 X-Trafik+ 293 SJ | 19:25 Ljusdal station | 5h03 | 0:28 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
53 X-Trafik+ 293 SJ | 20:00 Ljusdal | 4h28 | 0:28 Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
293 SJ | 21:11 Ljusdal station | 3h17 | 0:28 Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Ljusdal to Stockholm run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 298 km distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 298 km |
Average train duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:38 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 6 days |
Discover the best of Stockholm — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stockholm trip today.
Open-air museum and zoo presenting historic Swedish buildings, crafts and traditions across a large Djurgården hillside site.
Maritime museum built around the preserved 17th-century warship Vasa. A standout visit for shipbuilding, history and conservation.
Photography museum with major contemporary exhibitions, strong views over the water and a popular cultural programme at Stadsgården.
Stockholm’s old town of narrow lanes, colourful buildings and small squares. Ideal for walking between historic landmarks and viewpoints.
Leafy island park and museum district with waterside paths, bridges and major attractions. Excellent for a full day of walking and visits.
Lively square in Södermalm known for market activity, surrounding shops and easy access to one of the city’s most characterful districts.
Herring cured in many ways, often served with potatoes, onion and sour cream. A cornerstone of Swedish festive meals and coastal food culture.
Swedish meatballs served with creamy gravy, mashed or boiled potatoes, lingonberries and pickled cucumber. A classic everyday comfort dish.
Gravlax is salmon cured with salt, sugar and dill, usually served cold with hovmästarsås. It is a long-standing Nordic preservation tradition.
Elegant waterfront dining room serving refined Swedish cuisine with strong seafood options and views over Nybroviken.
Classic Södermalm beer hall known for traditional Swedish dishes, house beers and a lively historic atmosphere.
Traditional fine dining restaurant specialising in classic Swedish dishes such as herring, meatballs and game in a formal setting.
Stockholm is pricier than many European capitals, with high hotel, dining and alcohol costs, though public transport is efficient and helps control daily spending.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis may be rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional and uncommon.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ljusdal 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.

Most Ljusdal to Stockholm trains use the Ljusdal tågstation to Stockholm Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Stockholm, Cityterminalen. Use this guide to compare Ljusdal and Stockholm train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ljusdal tågstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurang Hembygdsgården, Café Ljusdal
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Ticket office support is available at Ljusdal tågstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Ljusdal tågstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ljusdal tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ljusdal tågstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ljusdal tågstation: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Järvsöbaden, Ljusdal Hotell.
Stockholm Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffe Ritazza, Blueberry Tunnelgången, Espresso House, Holy Monkey, Icha Icha, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Sushi Yama, O'Learys, & many more
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Taxis, WC.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Centralstation: Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
Nearby hotels include Freys Hotel, Nordic Light Hotel, Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel.
Stockholm, Cityterminalen has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm, Cityterminalen.
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