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Skansen
Open-air museum and zoo presenting historic Swedish buildings, crafts and traditions across a large Djurgården hillside site.
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
207 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vadstena to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vadstena to Stockholm will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
To travel from Vadstena to Stockholm you need to make at least 2 changes.
222 Mälartåg+
612 Östgötatrafiken · 8706 Östgötapendeln
224 Mälartåg+
8712 Östgötapendeln · 661 Östgötatrafiken
224 Mälartåg+
8712 Östgötapendeln · 661 Östgötatrafiken
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661 Östgötatrafiken · 8712 Östgötapendeln
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8706 Östgötapendeln · 612 Östgötatrafiken
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661 Östgötatrafiken · 8728 Östgötapendeln
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661 Östgötatrafiken · 8728 Östgötapendeln
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661 Östgötatrafiken · 8728 Östgötapendeln
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8752 Östgötapendeln · 661 Östgötatrafiken
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8720 Östgötapendeln · 661 ÖstgötatrafikenOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vadstena to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 207 km
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£25 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Vadstena to Stockholm trains for today, Saturday 15 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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661 Östgötatrafiken · 8750 Östgötapendeln+ 286 SJ | 16:15 Vadstena | 3h07 | 19:22 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
661 Östgötatrafiken · 8750 Östgötapendeln+ 286 SJ | 16:16 Vadstena | 3h06 | 19:22 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
661 Östgötatrafiken · 8750 Östgötapendeln+ 286 SJ | 16:17 Vadstena | 3h05 | 19:22 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
542 X 2000+ 612 Östgötatrafiken · 8752 Östgötapendeln | 16:31 Vadstena | 3h04 | 19:35 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
612 Östgötatrafiken · 8752 Östgötapendeln+ 542 X 2000 | 16:32 Vadstena | 3h03 | 19:35 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
542 X 2000+ 612 Östgötatrafiken · 8752 Östgötapendeln | 16:33 Vadstena | 3h02 | 19:35 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
544 X 2000+ 8756 Östgötapendeln · 661 Östgötatrafiken | 17:45 Vadstena | 2h49 | 20:34 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
544 X 2000+ 661 Östgötatrafiken · 8756 Östgötapendeln | 17:46 Vadstena | 2h48 | 20:34 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
661 Östgötatrafiken · 8756 Östgötapendeln+ 544 X 2000 | 17:47 Vadstena | 2h47 | 20:34 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
546 X 2000+ 612 Östgötatrafiken · 8760 Östgötapendeln | 18:31 Vadstena | 3h04 | 21:35 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
546 X 2000+ 8760 Östgötapendeln · 612 Östgötatrafiken | 18:32 Vadstena | 3h03 | 21:35 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
612 Östgötatrafiken · 8760 Östgötapendeln+ 546 X 2000 | 18:33 Vadstena | 3h02 | 21:35 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
550 X 2000+ 8768 Östgötapendeln · 612 Östgötatrafiken | 20:31 Vadstena | 3h05 | 23:36 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
550 X 2000+ 612 Östgötatrafiken · 8768 Östgötapendeln | 20:32 Vadstena | 3h04 | 23:36 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
550 X 2000+ 612 Östgötatrafiken · 8768 Östgötapendeln | 20:33 Vadstena | 3h03 | 23:36 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
222 Mälartåg+ 612 Östgötatrafiken · 8706 Östgötapendeln | 2:01 Vadstena | 7h13 | 9:14 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
612 Östgötatrafiken · 8706 Östgötapendeln+ 222 Mälartåg | 2:02 Vadstena | 7h12 | 9:14 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
661 Östgötatrafiken · 8712 Östgötapendeln+ 224 Mälartåg | 6:45 Vadstena | 3h29 | 10:14 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
224 Mälartåg+ 661 Östgötatrafiken · 8712 Östgötapendeln | 6:46 Vadstena | 3h28 | 10:14 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
661 Östgötatrafiken · 8712 Östgötapendeln+ 224 Mälartåg | 6:47 Vadstena | 3h27 | 10:14 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
270 SJ+ 612 Östgötatrafiken · 8716 Östgötapendeln | 7:31 Vadstena | 3h54 | 11:25 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
270 SJ+ 8716 Östgötapendeln · 612 Östgötatrafiken | 7:32 Vadstena | 3h53 | 11:25 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
612 Östgötatrafiken · 8716 Östgötapendeln+ 270 SJ | 7:33 Vadstena | 3h52 | 11:25 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
661 Östgötatrafiken · 8720 Östgötapendeln+ 526 X 2000 | 8:45 Vadstena | 2h50 | 11:35 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
661 Östgötatrafiken · 8720 Östgötapendeln+ 526 X 2000 | 8:46 Vadstena | 2h49 | 11:35 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
661 Östgötatrafiken · 8720 Östgötapendeln+ 526 X 2000 | 8:47 Vadstena | 2h48 | 11:35 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
612 Östgötatrafiken · 8724 Östgötapendeln+ 528 X 2000 | 9:31 Vadstena | 3h05 | 12:36 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
612 Östgötatrafiken · 8724 Östgötapendeln+ 528 X 2000 | 9:32 Vadstena | 3h04 | 12:36 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
528 X 2000+ 612 Östgötatrafiken · 8724 Östgötapendeln | 9:33 Vadstena | 3h03 | 12:36 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
530 X 2000+ 661 Östgötatrafiken · 8728 Östgötapendeln | 10:45 Vadstena | 2h47 | 13:32 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
530 X 2000+ 661 Östgötatrafiken · 8728 Östgötapendeln | 10:46 Vadstena | 2h46 | 13:32 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
661 Östgötatrafiken · 8728 Östgötapendeln+ 530 X 2000 | 10:47 Vadstena | 2h45 | 13:32 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
10424 X 2000+ 612 Östgötatrafiken · 8732 Östgötapendeln | 11:31 Vadstena | 3h40 | 15:11 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
612 Östgötatrafiken · 8732 Östgötapendeln+ 10424 X 2000 | 11:32 Vadstena | 3h39 | 15:11 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
10424 X 2000+ 8732 Östgötapendeln · 612 Östgötatrafiken | 11:33 Vadstena | 3h38 | 15:11 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
8740 Östgötapendeln+ 536 X 2000+ 612 Östgötatrafiken | 13:31 Vadstena | 3h05 | 16:36 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
536 X 2000+ 612 Östgötatrafiken · 8740 Östgötapendeln | 13:32 Vadstena | 3h04 | 16:36 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
536 X 2000+ 8740 Östgötapendeln · 612 Östgötatrafiken | 13:33 Vadstena | 3h03 | 16:36 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
661 Östgötatrafiken · 8744 Östgötapendeln+ 538 X 2000 | 14:45 Vadstena | 2h52 | 17:37 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
661 Östgötatrafiken · 8744 Östgötapendeln+ 538 X 2000 | 14:46 Vadstena | 2h51 | 17:37 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
538 X 2000+ 661 Östgötatrafiken · 8744 Östgötapendeln | 14:47 Vadstena | 2h50 | 17:37 Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Vadstena to Stockholm run on average 66 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 207 km distance in 2h 46m.
Distance 207 km |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 66 |
Fastest train 2h 46m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 63 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 Vadstena 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 Vadstena to Stockholm trains use the Vadstena, Brandstation to Stockholm Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Liljeholmen, Liljeholmen T-bana. Use this guide to compare Vadstena and Stockholm train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Vadstena, Brandstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Vadstena, Brandstation. ATMs are available at Vadstena, Brandstation.
Ticket office support is available at Vadstena, Brandstation.
Available at Vadstena, Brandstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vadstena, Brandstation: Basic accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
Vadstena, Hovtullen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Vadstena, Hovtullen. ATMs are available at Vadstena, Hovtullen.
Ticket office support is available at Vadstena, Hovtullen.
Available at Vadstena, Hovtullen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vadstena, Hovtullen.
Vadstena, Starby is 1 km from Vadstena city centre. Public transport options include:
Vadstena, Starby has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Vadstena, Starby. ATMs are available at Vadstena, Starby.
Ticket office support is available at Vadstena, Starby.
Available at Vadstena, Starby: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vadstena, Starby: Basic accessibility features available.
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.
Liljeholmen, Liljeholmen T-bana is 3 km from Stockholm city centre. Public transport options include:
Liljeholmen, Liljeholmen T-bana has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several cafes and fast food options in the station.
Free Wi-Fi available for passengers. ATMs are aTMs located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Liljeholmen, Liljeholmen T-bana.
Available at Liljeholmen, Liljeholmen T-bana: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liljeholmen, Liljeholmen T-bana: Elevators and ramps for wheelchairs.
Stockholm Södra is 2 km from Stockholm city centre. Public transport options include:
Stockholm Södra has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Pelikan, Kvarnen
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Ticket office support is available at Stockholm Södra. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Stockholm Södra. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stockholm Södra: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stockholm Södra: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Södra: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rival, Clarion Hotel Stockholm, Hilton Stockholm Slussen.
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