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Gävleborgs länsmuseum
Gävle’s main county museum covers local history, art and the famous Gävle Goat tradition. It is one of the city’s best all-round cultural visits.
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£20
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£32
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
1 h 1 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
1 h 1 m
Trains on 30 Aug
50
Distance
122 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Gävle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Gävle will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
On Sun 30 Aug, we found 50 trains from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Gävle, including 24 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 122 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 1 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.
8432 Mälartåg+
40 Pendeltåg
8472 Mälartåg+
40 Pendeltåg
8424 Mälartåg+
40 Pendeltåg
8408 Mälartåg+
40 Pendeltåg
8412 Mälartåg+
40 Pendeltåg
588 SJ 3000
578 SJ 3000
576 SJ 3000
570 SJ 3000
584 SJ 3000Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Gävle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 122 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£22 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Gävle trains for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
40 Pendeltåg+ 8464 Mälartåg | 20:46 Arlanda Central station | 1h36 | 22:22 Gävle Centralstation | 1 change | |
40 Pendeltåg+ 8464 Mälartåg+ 2 X-Trafik | 20:46 Arlanda Central station | 2h02 | 22:48 Gävle | 2 changes | |
40 Pendeltåg+ 8468 Mälartåg | 21:46 Arlanda Central station | 1h36 | 23:22 Gävle Centralstation | 1 change | |
40 Pendeltåg+ 8468 Mälartåg+ 2 X-Trafik | 21:46 Arlanda Central station | 2h02 | 23:48 Gävle | 2 changes | |
40 SL+ 8468 Mälartåg | 21:46 Arlanda Central station | 1h36 | 23:22 Gävle Centralstation | 1 change | |
92 SJ | 22:20 Arlanda Central station | 1h29 | 23:49 Gävle Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
92 SJ+ 2 X-Trafik | 22:20 Arlanda Central station | 1h58 | 0:18 Gävle | 1 change | |
988 Mälartåg · 8476 Mälartåg+ 7973 Arlanda express | 22:22 Arlanda Norra station | 3h00 | 1:22 Gävle Centralstation | 2 changes | |
40 Pendeltåg+ 8472 Mälartåg | 22:46 Arlanda Central station | 1h36 | 0:22 Gävle Centralstation | 1 change | |
40 Pendeltåg+ 8472 Mälartåg+ 2 X-Trafik | 22:46 Arlanda Central station | 2h02 | 0:48 Gävle | 2 changes | |
40 SL+ 8472 Mälartåg | 22:46 Arlanda Central station | 1h36 | 0:22 Gävle Centralstation | 1 change | |
40 Pendeltåg+ 8476 Mälartåg | 23:46 Arlanda Central station | 1h36 | 1:22 Gävle Centralstation | 1 change | |
40 Pendeltåg+ 8476 Mälartåg+ 2 X-Trafik | 23:46 Arlanda Central station | 2h02 | 1:48 Gävle | 2 changes | |
40 SL+ 8476 Mälartåg | 23:46 Arlanda Central station | 1h36 | 1:22 Gävle Centralstation | 1 change | |
| Sunday 30 August | |||||
8404 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 5:46 Arlanda Central station | 1h36 | 7:22 Gävle Centralstation | 1 change | |
8404 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg+ 2 X-Trafik | 5:46 Arlanda Central station | 2h02 | 7:48 Gävle | 2 changes | |
8408 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 6:46 Arlanda Central station | 1h36 | 8:22 Gävle Centralstation | 1 change | |
8408 Mälartåg+ 2 X-Trafik+ 40 Pendeltåg | 6:46 Arlanda Central station | 2h02 | 8:48 Gävle | 2 changes | |
8412 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 7:46 Arlanda Central station | 1h36 | 9:22 Gävle Centralstation | 1 change | |
80 SJ | 8:12 Arlanda Central station | 1h14 | 9:26 Gävle Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
80 SJ+ 2 X-Trafik | 8:12 Arlanda Central station | 1h36 | 9:48 Gävle | 1 change | |
564 SJ 3000 | 8:41 Arlanda Central station | 1h02 | 9:43 Gävle Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
564 SJ 3000+ 25 X-Trafik | 8:41 Arlanda Central station | 1h23 | 10:04 Gävle | 1 change | |
40 Pendeltåg+ 8416 Mälartåg+ 2 X-Trafik | 8:46 Arlanda Central station | 2h02 | 10:48 Gävle | 2 changes | |
8416 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 8:46 Arlanda Central station | 1h36 | 10:22 Gävle Centralstation | 1 change | |
566 SJ 3000 | 9:41 Arlanda Central station | 1h02 | 10:43 Gävle Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
266 SJ | 9:51 Arlanda Central station | 1h05 | 10:56 Gävle Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
266 SJ+ 2 X-Trafik | 9:51 Arlanda Central station | 1h27 | 11:18 Gävle | 1 change | |
8424 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 10:46 Arlanda Central station | 1h36 | 12:22 Gävle Centralstation | 1 change | |
8424 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg+ 2 X-Trafik | 10:46 Arlanda Central station | 2h02 | 12:48 Gävle | 2 changes | |
570 SJ 3000 | 11:41 Arlanda Central station | 1h01 | 12:42 Gävle Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
270 SJ | 11:51 Arlanda Central station | 1h05 | 12:56 Gävle Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
270 SJ+ 2 X-Trafik | 11:51 Arlanda Central station | 1h27 | 13:18 Gävle | 1 change | |
10 SJ | 12:34 Arlanda Central station | 1h11 | 13:45 Gävle Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
10 SJ+ 25 X-Trafik | 12:34 Arlanda Central station | 1h30 | 14:04 Gävle | 1 change | |
8432 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 12:46 Arlanda Central station | 1h36 | 14:22 Gävle Centralstation | 1 change | |
8432 Mälartåg+ 2 X-Trafik+ 40 Pendeltåg | 12:46 Arlanda Central station | 2h02 | 14:48 Gävle | 2 changes | |
574 SJ 3000 | 13:41 Arlanda Central station | 1h02 | 14:43 Gävle Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
274 SJ | 13:51 Arlanda Central station | 1h05 | 14:56 Gävle Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
274 SJ+ 2 X-Trafik | 13:51 Arlanda Central station | 1h27 | 15:18 Gävle | 1 change | |
576 SJ 3000 | 14:42 Arlanda Central station | 1h01 | 15:43 Gävle Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
576 SJ 3000+ 25 X-Trafik | 14:42 Arlanda Central station | 1h22 | 16:04 Gävle | 1 change | |
276 SJ | 14:51 Arlanda Central station | 1h05 | 15:56 Gävle Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
276 SJ+ 95 X-Trafik · 2 X-Trafik | 14:51 Arlanda Central station | 1h27 | 16:18 Gävle | 2 changes | |
578 SJ 3000 | 15:42 Arlanda Central station | 1h01 | 16:43 Gävle Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
278 SJ | 15:51 Arlanda Central station | 1h05 | 16:56 Gävle Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
278 SJ+ 2 X-Trafik | 15:51 Arlanda Central station | 1h27 | 17:18 Gävle | 1 change | |
22 SJ | 16:06 Arlanda Central station | 1h21 | 17:27 Gävle Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
22 SJ+ 1 X-Trafik | 16:06 Arlanda Central station | 1h43 | 17:49 Gävle | 1 change | |
580 SJ 3000 | 16:41 Arlanda Central station | 1h02 | 17:43 Gävle Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
580 SJ 3000+ 25 X-Trafik | 16:41 Arlanda Central station | 1h23 | 18:04 Gävle | 1 change | |
598 SJ 3000 | 17:10 Arlanda Central station | 1h03 | 18:13 Gävle Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
582 SJ 3000 | 17:41 Arlanda Central station | 1h02 | 18:43 Gävle Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
282 SJ | 17:51 Arlanda Central station | 1h05 | 18:56 Gävle Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
94 SJ | 18:35 Arlanda Central station | 1h18 | 19:53 Gävle Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
584 SJ 3000 | 18:42 Arlanda Central station | 1h01 | 19:43 Gävle Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
284 SJ | 18:51 Arlanda Central station | 1h05 | 19:56 Gävle Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
286 SJ | 19:51 Arlanda Central station | 1h05 | 20:56 Gävle Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Gävle run on average 69 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:20, the last at 21:46. The fastest train covers the 122 km distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 122 km |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 69 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 2:20 |
Last train 21:46 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Gävle — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Gävle trip today.
Gävle’s main county museum covers local history, art and the famous Gävle Goat tradition. It is one of the city’s best all-round cultural visits.
A railway museum with historic locomotives, carriages and family-friendly displays. It is ideal for transport history and hands-on exploration.
An art museum with changing exhibitions in Konserthuset. It is a strong choice for modern and contemporary art in a central setting.
Gävle’s old town has low wooden houses, narrow lanes and a calm historic atmosphere. It is one of the city’s most charming walking areas.
A central pedestrian street lined with shops and city life. It is useful for orientation and a simple way to experience modern central Gävle.
A broad central square framed by civic buildings and seasonal events. It is a practical meeting point and a good base for exploring nearby sights.
Spiced rye spirit flavoured with caraway or dill. A classic Swedish snap served at festive meals, especially with herring and traditional smörgåsbord dishes.
Pickled Baltic herring in vinegar, often with onion, mustard or dill. A staple of Swedish festive tables and widely eaten across coastal regions such as Gästrikland.
Fermented Baltic herring with a strong aroma, traditionally eaten in northern and central Sweden with thin bread, potatoes and onion in late summer.
Refined dining restaurant in central Gävle serving seasonal tasting menus in an elegant, calm setting.
Well-known riverside venue for burgers, grill dishes and drinks, with an easy-going atmosphere and central location.
Established café and restaurant in Gävle’s old town, known for Swedish lunches, coffee and cakes in a historic setting.
Moderate for Sweden: hotels and dining are pricier than many EU cities, but public transport and casual meals are manageable for tourists.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated but not expected. Taxi fares are fixed; round up if you wish. Cafés generally do not require tips.
Official public transport app
Gävle Centralstation -> Stortorget, Gävle
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Gävle 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 Gävle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Gävle trains use the Stockholm Centralstation to Gävle Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Gävle, Vasaskolan. Use this guide to compare Stockholm Arlanda Airport and Gävle train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gävle Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurang Matildas, Brända Bocken
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gävle Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gävle Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gävle Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gävle Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gävle Centralstation: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Clarion Hotel Winn, Elite Grand Hotel Gävle, Scandic CH.
Gävle, Vasaskolan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
WiFi is available in waiting areas. ATMs are available at Gävle, Vasaskolan.
Ticket office support is available at Gävle, Vasaskolan.
Available at Gävle, Vasaskolan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gävle, Vasaskolan: Station is accessible for wheelchair users.
Gävle, Sjukhus Västra vägen is 1 km from Gävle city centre. Public transport options include:
Gävle, Sjukhus Västra vägen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Gävle, Sjukhus Västra vägen. ATMs are available at Gävle, Sjukhus Västra vägen.
Ticket office support is available at Gävle, Sjukhus Västra vägen.
Available at Gävle, Sjukhus Västra vägen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gävle, Sjukhus Västra vägen: Wheelchair accessible platform.
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