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Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£26
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£32
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
3 h 33 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
3 h 48 m
Trains on 19 Sept
9
Distance
347 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockholm to Vanersborg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockholm to Vanersborg will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 9 trains from Stockholm to Vanersborg, including 9 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 347 km distance in an average of 3 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 7 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Vanersborg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £35 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £35, while a flight costs an average of £120.
Distance: 347 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£35 Average Price Cheapest | £120 Average Price | £44 Average Price | £64 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 43m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Vanersborg:
A train is £9 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Stockholm to Vanersborg costing on average £44.
A train is £85 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Vanersborg costing on average £120.
Other travel options to Vanersborg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
Coach takes on average 9h 13m.
The journey is about 1h 6m faster (3h 50m by train vs 4h 56m by car) and roughly £29 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£35 vs £64). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Stockholm to Vanersborg trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
165 SJ+ 3834 Västtrafik | 8:14 Stockholm Central Station | 5h55 | 14:09 Öxnered tågstation | 1 change | |
165 SJ+ 3834 Västtrafik | 8:14 Stockholm Central Station | 5h50 | 14:04 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
425 SJ · 163 SJ+ 3832 Västtrafik | 8:17 Stockholm Central Station | 4h25 | 12:42 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 2 changes | |
425 SJ+ 3250 Västtrafik | 8:17 Stockholm Central Station | 5h00 | 13:17 Öxnered tågstation | 1 change | |
425 SJ+ 3250 Västtrafik | 8:17 Stockholm Central Station | 5h05 | 13:22 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
425 SJ · 163 SJ+ 3832 Västtrafik | 8:17 Stockholm Central Station | 4h31 | 12:48 Öxnered tågstation | 2 changes | |
427 SJ · 3964 SJ | 9:15 Stockholm Central Station | 4h39 | 13:54 Öxnered tågstation | 1 change | |
169 SJ+ 69 SL+ 600 Västtrafik · 65 Västtrafik | 9:43 Stockholm | 6h56 | 16:39 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 3 changes | |
429 SJ+ 3834 Västtrafik+ 69 SL | 9:43 Stockholm | 4h21 | 14:04 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 2 changes | |
169 SJ+ 600 Västtrafik · 65 Västtrafik | 10:14 Stockholm Central Station | 6h25 | 16:39 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 2 changes | |
429 SJ+ 3834 Västtrafik | 10:17 Stockholm Central Station | 3h47 | 14:04 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
429 SJ+ 3834 Västtrafik | 10:17 Stockholm Central Station | 3h52 | 14:09 Öxnered tågstation | 1 change | |
169 SJ+ 600 Västtrafik · 65 Västtrafik+ 7 SL | 10:20 Stockholm | 6h19 | 16:39 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 4 changes | |
431 SJ · 3968 SJ+ 65 Västtrafik+ 7 SL | 10:43 Stockholm | 5h41 | 16:24 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 3 changes | |
431 SJ+ 3262 Västtrafik+ 7 SL | 10:43 Stockholm | 5h40 | 16:23 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 2 changes | |
169 SJ+ 600 Västtrafik · 65 Västtrafik+ 4129 Mälartåg | 10:53 Stockholm Central Station | 5h46 | 16:39 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 3 changes | |
431 SJ · 3968 SJ+ 65 Västtrafik | 11:17 Stockholm Central Station | 5h07 | 16:24 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 2 changes | |
431 SJ+ 3262 Västtrafik | 11:17 Stockholm Central Station | 5h06 | 16:23 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
431 SJ · 3968 SJ | 11:17 Stockholm Central Station | 4h42 | 15:59 Öxnered tågstation | 1 change | |
2031 VR+ 3264 Västtrafik+ 7 SL | 11:20 Stockholm | 5h31 | 16:51 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 2 changes | |
2031 VR+ 3264 Västtrafik | 11:51 Stockholm Central Station | 5h00 | 16:51 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
2031 VR+ 3264 Västtrafik | 11:51 Stockholm Central Station | 4h54 | 16:45 Öxnered tågstation | 1 change | |
665 SJ · 3971 SJ+ 3270 Västtrafik+ 7 SL | 12:05 Stockholm | 6h17 | 18:22 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 3 changes | |
433 SJ+ 13216 Västtrafik | 12:17 Stockholm Central Station | 4h42 | 16:59 Öxnered tågstation | 1 change | |
665 SJ · 3971 SJ | 12:39 Stockholm Central Station | 5h16 | 17:55 Öxnered tågstation | 1 change | |
665 SJ · 3971 SJ+ 3270 Västtrafik | 12:39 Stockholm Central Station | 5h43 | 18:22 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 2 changes | |
437 SJ+ 3840 Västtrafik+ 7 SL | 13:43 Stockholm | 4h17 | 18:00 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 2 changes | |
437 SJ+ 3840 Västtrafik | 14:16 Stockholm Central Station | 3h44 | 18:00 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
437 SJ+ 3840 Västtrafik | 14:16 Stockholm Central Station | 3h50 | 18:06 Öxnered tågstation | 1 change | |
137 Mälartåg+ 177 SJ+ 3846 Västtrafik+ 7 SL | 14:20 Stockholm | 5h35 | 19:55 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 3 changes | |
179 SJ+ 600 Västtrafik · 65 Västtrafik+ 7 SL | 14:43 Stockholm | 7h11 | 21:54 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 3 changes | |
139 Mälartåg+ 179 SJ+ 600 Västtrafik · 65 Västtrafik | 15:20 Stockholm | 6h34 | 21:54 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 4 changes | |
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Trains from Stockholm to Vanersborg run on average 30 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 347 km distance in 3h 33m.
Distance 347 km |
Average train duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 30 |
Fastest train 3h 33m |
First train 0:07 |
Last train 23:57 |
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Regional museum with natural history, cultural history, and temporary exhibitions that introduce Västra Götaland and Lake Vänern.
Art venue in the nearby cultural district showing contemporary exhibitions, public events, and work by regional and visiting artists.
Small local museum presenting school history through preserved classrooms, teaching materials, and everyday stories from past education.
Popular waterfront promenade and marina area with views across Lake Vänern, boats, and easy walking close to the town centre.
Central public park with lawns, mature trees, and paths, useful for a relaxed walk near shops, civic buildings, and monuments.
Leafy urban park and beach area by Lake Vänern, popular for swimming, walking, and open views over the water in warmer months.
Fried fillets of freshwater pike-perch from Lake Vänern, prized for delicate flesh and long linked with local fishing traditions.
Smoked or cured bleak roe from Lake Vänern, served on bread or with potatoes. A regional delicacy tied to the lake’s fishing heritage.
Pickled herring in a sweet-sour marinade, a classic dish across western Sweden and common on local festive tables.
Well-known harbour-area restaurant serving Nordic dishes, seafood and seasonal plates with views over the water.
Cosy central café and lunch venue known for Swedish fika, sandwiches and pastries in a relaxed town-centre setting.
Popular casual venue for pizza, kebab and simple grill dishes, suited to an easy informal meal in town.
Moderate for Sweden. Hotels and eating out cost more than many small European towns, but local buses and casual dining are manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated but not expected. Taxi fares are usually rounded up; cafés generally do not require tips.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockholm to Vanersborg 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 Vanersborg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stockholm to Vanersborg trains use the Stockholm Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Öxnered tågstation. Use this guide to compare Stockholm and Vanersborg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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, Kungsträdgården has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several cafes and kiosks inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs are located near the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Stockholm, Kungsträdgården.
Available at Stockholm, Kungsträdgården: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm, Kungsträdgården: Station equipped with elevators and ramps.
Vänersborg, Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Sushi Ro, Restaurang Koppargrillen
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Ticket office support is available at Vänersborg, Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Vänersborg, Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Vänersborg, Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Vänersborg, Centralstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vänersborg, Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Quality Hotel Vänersborg, Best Western Arena Hotell, Strand Hotell.
Öxnered tågstation is 3 km from Vanersborg city centre. Public transport options include:
Öxnered tågstation has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Available at Öxnered tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Öxnered tågstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Öxnered tågstation: Ramps, restrooms.
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