How to get to Stockholm from Edinburgh

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Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh to Stockholm

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £247 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £247, while a flight costs an average of £450.

Distance: 1313 km

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£450

Average Price

£247

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Cheapest

£210

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 6m

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2h 0m

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46h 46m

Average total duration

46h 16m

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30m

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28h 36m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Stockholm is a coach with an average price of £247.

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Stockholm:

A coach is £203 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Stockholm costing on average £450.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Stockholm is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 6m.

Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:

Coach takes on average 46h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Stockholm including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 24h 30m sooner (4h 6m by flight vs 28h 36m by car). Tickets start at around £450 compared to roughly £210 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Edinburgh to Stockholm

How to get to Stockholm from Edinburgh by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Stockholm is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • easyJetU2307+RyanairFR 1401
    6:008h20
    Edinburgh Airport
    15:20Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    £911One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • easyJetU2307+RyanairFR 1401
    6:008h20
    Edinburgh Airport
    15:20Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    £911One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA1453 · BA778
    16:354h50
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:25Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    £1571One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    23:1554h35
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    6:50Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    £1551One-way
    3 changes
  • KLMKL922 · KL1219
    5:456h25
    Edinburgh Airport
    13:10Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    £1171One-way
    1 change
  • KLMKL922 · KL1227
    5:4516h10
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:55Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    £1171One-way
    1 change
  • British AirwaysBA1449 · BA778
    15:106h15
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:25Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    £1191One-way
    1 change

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Best day trips from Stockholm by ferry

The most popular day trips by ferry from Stockholm are Vaxholm, Uppsala, Södertälje, Nyköping and Gustavsberg. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Stockholm on Omio.

A view of Uppsala

Day trip from Stockholm to Uppsala by ferry

Why visit Uppsala for the day?

Uppsala is a historic university city known for its cathedral and long academic traditions. Student life, the River Fyris and nearby Viking heritage give it a thoughtful, relaxed character.

A view of Nyköping

Day trip from Stockholm to Nyköping by ferry

Why visit Nyköping for the day?

Nyköping is a coastal town in Södermanland known for Nyköpingshus and its lively harbour. Historic streets, waterside walks and green spaces give it a calm, maritime feel.

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FAQs: Edinburgh to Stockholm

Travel to Stockholm easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Stockholm.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Stockholm including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Stockholm is a coach with an average price of £247.

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Stockholm:

A coach is £203 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Stockholm costing on average £450.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Stockholm is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 6m.

Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:

Coach takes on average 46h 46m.

The Edinburgh to Stockholm distance is approximately 1313 km.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Stockholm is:
  • Around 68 flights per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Stockholm as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Stockholm:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Stockholm, Cityterminalen.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Stockholm, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Stockholm by coach.
  • Travel with Sas Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, KLM, Ryanair, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Transavia France, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Malta Air, British Airways, Cityjet, Edelweiss Air to go to Stockholm by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Stockholm often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, London, Oslo, Gothenburg, Malmö. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stockholm and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Edinburgh to Stockholm, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Stockholm, you can enjoy Fotografiska, a contemporary photography museum with a rooftop café, explore the vibrant district of Södermalm, and take a boat tour through the stunning Stockholm Archipelago. Visit the Royal National City Park for outdoor activities or indulge in a traditional Swedish fika at a local café. Don't miss the historic Gamla Stan, the impressive Vasa Museum, Skansen open-air museum and zoo, the opulent Stockholm Palace, and the interactive ABBA The Museum.
A stay of three to four days in Stockholm is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including the Vasa Museum, the Royal Palace, and the historic Gamla Stan, while also allowing time for leisurely strolls and enjoying local cuisine.
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