Sweden Trains

It is advisable to have your ticket printed out before you board the train, you may alternatively have it available on your mobile device. You do not need to validate your Swedish train ticket but the attendant will check it together with your passport or ID when you board the train.

Yes, generally trains in Sweden run on schedule and there are very few cases of departure or arrival delays. In any case, it is recommended to arrive at the rail station about 30 minutes before departure time in order to not miss your train.

Modern high-speed SJ trains, running on the most popular domestic routes in Sweden (as well as the international ones), are equipped with free Wi-Fi, which is available to passengers throughout the journey.

Sweden train travel is very comfortable because trains in Sweden are well-equipped and modern and feature all needed amenities, including toilets. As a rule, there is at least one per train car.

Train travel in Sweden in much outwins other transport options as trains depart from and arrive at rail stations which are located in the city centers. As such, the largest train station in the country is Stockholm's central station called Stockholms Central station or Stockholm C. The station has 17 platforms and can be easily reached by public transport, including bus and metro. The station has well-fitted waiting areas, luggage storage zones, cafes, shops to buy periodicals and souvenirs, as well as desks where you can purchase Swedish rail tickets.