Vadstena to Stockholm train with SJ

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Vadstena to Stockholm

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 15

Cheapest price on Sep 15

€29

Average ticket price on Sep 15

€45

Fastest journey on Sep 15

2 h 50 m

Average journey duration on Sep 15

3 h 7 m

Trains on Sep 15

11

Distance

207 km

Cheap tickets

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 traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Vadstena to Stockholm will cost around €45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Vadstena to Stockholm without transferring at least 2 times.

  • SJ272 SJ+ÖstgötaTrafiken661 Östgötatrafiken · 8722 Östgötatrafiken
    9:15 AM3h10
    Vadstena
    12:25 PMStockholm Central Station
    291One-way
    2 transfers
  • Malartag228 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken661 Östgötatrafiken · 8720 Östgötatrafiken
    8:45 AM3h29
    Vadstena
    12:14 PMStockholm Central Station
    321One-way
    2 transfers
  • Malartag230 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken612 Östgötatrafiken · 8724 Östgötatrafiken
    9:31 AM3h42
    Vadstena
    1:13 PMStockholm Central Station
    321One-way
    2 transfers
  • SJ270 SJ+ÖstgötaTrafiken8718 Östgötatrafiken · 661 Östgötatrafiken
    8:15 AM3h10
    Vadstena
    11:25 AMStockholm Central Station
    361One-way
    2 transfers
  • Malartag228 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken8720 Östgötatrafiken · 661 Östgötatrafiken+SL69 SL
    8:45 AM3h58
    Vadstena
    12:43 PMStockholm
    361One-way
    3 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Vadstena to Stockholm

Omio 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 bus, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a train costs an average of €28.

Distance: 207 km

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€28

Average price

€24

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Cheapest

€45

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 8m

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Fastest

2h 38m

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4h 8m

Average total duration

3h 38m

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2h 54m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Vadstena to Stockholm is a bus with an average price of €24.

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

A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vadstena to Stockholm costing on average €28.

The fastest way to travel from Vadstena to Stockholm is by train with an average journey time of 2h 38m.

Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Vadstena and Stockholm including taking a bus and train.

Live departures

Vadstena to Stockholm train times

The table below shows live departures for Vadstena to Stockholm trains for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
SJ7:33 PM Vadstena
3h03
10:36 PM Stockholm0 transfersDirect
Tuesday, September 15
SJ270 SJ+ÖstgötaTrafiken661 Östgötatrafiken · 8718 Östgötatrafiken+SL10 SL8:15 AM Vadstena
3h35
11:50 AM Stockholm3 transfers
SJ270 SJ+ÖstgötaTrafiken8718 Östgötatrafiken · 661 Östgötatrafiken+SL7 SL8:15 AM Vadstena
3h41
11:56 AM Stockholm3 transfers
SJ270 SJ+ÖstgötaTrafiken8718 Östgötatrafiken · 661 Östgötatrafiken8:15 AM Vadstena
3h10
11:25 AM Stockholm Central Station2 transfers
Malartag228 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken661 Östgötatrafiken+SL69 SL+ÖstgötaTrafiken8720 Östgötatrafiken8:45 AM Vadstena
3h58
12:43 PM Stockholm3 transfers
Malartag228 Mälartåg+SL11 SL+ÖstgötaTrafiken661 Östgötatrafiken · 8720 Östgötatrafiken8:45 AM Vadstena
3h50
12:35 PM Stockholm3 transfers
SJ526 SJ+ÖstgötaTrafiken661 Östgötatrafiken+SL7 SL+ÖstgötaTrafiken8720 Östgötatrafiken8:45 AM Vadstena
3h18
12:03 PM Stockholm3 transfers
SJ526 SJ+ÖstgötaTrafiken8720 Östgötatrafiken · 661 Östgötatrafiken8:45 AM Vadstena
2h50
11:35 AM Stockholm Central Station2 transfers
Malartag228 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken661 Östgötatrafiken · 8720 Östgötatrafiken8:45 AM Vadstena
3h29
12:14 PM Stockholm Central Station2 transfers
SJ272 SJ+ÖstgötaTrafiken661 Östgötatrafiken · 8722 Östgötatrafiken9:15 AM Vadstena
3h10
12:25 PM Stockholm Central Station2 transfers
SJ528 SJ+ÖstgötaTrafiken612 Östgötatrafiken · 8724 Östgötatrafiken9:31 AM Vadstena
3h05
12:36 PM Stockholm Central Station2 transfers
Malartag230 Mälartåg+ÖstgötaTrafiken8724 Östgötatrafiken · 612 Östgötatrafiken9:31 AM Vadstena
3h42
1:13 PM Stockholm Central Station2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Vadstena to Stockholm

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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 €20 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 207 km distance in 2h 55m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €16
Distance
207 km
Average train duration
2h 38m
Cheapest ticket price
€20
Trains per day
66
Fastest train
2h 55m
First train
12:01 AM
Last train
11:55 PM
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Mon
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €16

Train companies: SJ, Malartag, Tågab, ÖstgötaTrafiken from Vadstena to Stockholm trainsSJ, Malartag, Tågab, ÖstgötaTrafiken trains will get you between Vadstena and Stockholm from €16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SJ

About
SJ is a Swedish train company that offers a wide range of services to its passengers. It operates high-speed trains, regional trains, and night trains, all of which are comfortable and reliable. The high-speed trains, X2000, are the fastest way to travel between cities, while the regional trains, Pågatåg, are perfect for shorter trips. The night trains, SJ Nattåg, offer a comfortable way to travel overnight. SJ offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and SJ Prio tickets, which offer discounts for frequent travelers. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a café car. The most popular routes for SJ are between Stockholm and Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö, and Stockholm and Uppsala.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average SJ Duration
2h 55m
Cheapest SJ Price
€20
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car on long-distance trains, bistro car with snacks and drinks, at-seat service in 1st class
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation for additional fee in 2nd class, included in 1st class ticket
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available
Pets
Small pets free in carrier, larger dogs require paid ticket, guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Malartag

About
Mälartåg is a Swedish train company from the Mälardalen region operating in the Stockholm, Sörmland, Uppsala, Västmanland, Örebro and Östergötland. Mälartåg's train fleet consists of double-deckers and smaller regional trains with a maximum speed of 200 km/h.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Malartag Duration
3h 27m
Cheapest Malartag Price
€35
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage and 1 piece of larger luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by ÖBB
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and drinks, bistro service with snacks and beverages, at-seat service in First Class
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Second Class: Optional reservation for €3
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and boarding assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs need ticket (50% of regular fare). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

Tågab

About
Tågåkeriet i Bergslagen (TÅGAB) is a Swedish railway company established in 1994 and headquartered in Kristinehamn. It operates both freight and passenger trains in Sweden and Norway. TÅGAB's passenger services include routes like Gothenburg-Karlstad-Kristinehamn-Falun/Mora and Karlstad-Stockholm, often utilizing Rc3 locomotives with passenger coaches or X10 railcars. For some regional passenger transport, TÅGAB collaborates with Tåg i Bergslagen, using Bombardier Regina and SJ X12 railcars. The company also handles freight traffic, particularly for industrial plants along its routes, and was one of the first private companies for rail freight transport in Sweden.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Tågab frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café service available on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservation available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible trains and assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone

ÖstgötaTrafiken

About
ÖstgötaTrafiken is the public transport authority responsible for buses, trams, boats, hovercraft, and trains in Östergötland County, Sweden. The company is owned by Region Östergötland. Their commuter rail system, Östgötapendeln, has been operating since 1995 and connects cities like Norrköping, Linköping, Mjölby, Motala, and Tranås. ÖstgötaTrafiken offers various ticket types, including single, 24-hour, 30-day, and 365-day passes, with a zonal pricing system. They also provide an app for purchasing tickets and planning journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
ÖstgötaTrafiken frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Seat reservation
Seat reservation available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Vadstena to Stockholm

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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Vadstena to Stockholm can start from as little as €20 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Vadstena to Stockholm is €28; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Vadstena to Stockholm is 2h 55m to travel the 207 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Vadstena to Stockholm leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Vadstena to Stockholm leaves at 11:55 PM.
There are 66 trains a day from Vadstena to Stockholm which require at least one change with SJ, Malartag, Tågab, ÖstgötaTrafiken. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Vadstena to Stockholm, you can count on SJ, Malartag, Tågab, ÖstgötaTrafiken for the best way to get you to Stockholm. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Vadstena and Stockholm and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Stockholm from Vadstena is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 55m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Vadstena to Stockholm is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Vadstena and Stockholm including taking a bus and train.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Vadstena to Stockholm

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.

Departure train stations in Vadstena
Arrival train stations in Stockholm

Which Vadstena station do trains to Stockholm leave from?

Trains from Vadstena to Stockholm leave from Vadstena, Brandstation. The station is 1 km from Vadstena city centre at Vadstena Brandstation, 592 31 Vadstena, Sweden.
Vadstena, BrandstationVadstena Brandstation, 592 31 Vadstena, SwedenWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Vadstena, Brandstation from Vadstena city centre

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Vadstena, Brandstation 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 and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Vadstena, Brandstation. ATMs are available at Vadstena, Brandstation.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Vadstena, Brandstation.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Vadstena, Brandstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Vadstena, Brandstation: Basic accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

Vadstena, HovtullenVadstena, SwedenWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Vadstena, Hovtullen from Vadstena city centre

FALSE

Vadstena, Hovtullen train station facilities and services

Vadstena, Hovtullen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Vadstena, Hovtullen. ATMs are available at Vadstena, Hovtullen.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Vadstena, Hovtullen.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Vadstena, Hovtullen: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Vadstena, Hovtullen.

Vadstena, StarbyStarby Vadstena, 592 40 Vadstena, SwedenWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Vadstena, Starby from Vadstena city centre

Vadstena, Starby is 1 km from Vadstena city centre. Public transport options include:

TRUE

Vadstena, Starby train station facilities and services

Vadstena, Starby has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Vadstena, Starby. ATMs are available at Vadstena, Starby.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Vadstena, Starby.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Vadstena, Starby: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Vadstena, Starby: Basic accessibility features available.

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