yellow Arlanda Express<\/a>, which shoots you into the centre in just eighteen minutes. But there’s one huge catch: a one-way ticket costs around 340 SEK (over \u20ac30).<\/p>\n\n\n\nA far more sensible alternative is the Flygbussarna airport buses. They run every ten to fifteen minutes, cost a fraction of the express fare (around 130 SEK), and the journey takes a pleasant forty-five minutes. Another option is the Pendelt\u00e5g commuter train, line 40<\/strong>, on which your regular Stockholm transit ticket is valid, but you must pay a so-called airport surcharge to pass through the turnstiles (around 135 SEK).<\/p>\n\n\n\nPay huge attention to exactly where you’re flying. Low-cost carriers like Ryanair or Wizz Air sometimes offer tickets for pennies, but they often fly you into Skavsta or V\u00e4ster\u00e5s airports. Both airports lie a hundred kilometres from Stockholm<\/strong> and the bus into the centre takes an hour and a half. You’ll pay another 200 SEK (about \u20ac18) for it, so your cheap flight ends up costing a lot more.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Swedish market is fully deregulated and taxi drivers can legally charge whatever they like, so always check the yellow J\u00e4mf\u00f6rpris sticker on the window \u2014 if the number is higher than 400 SEK, don’t get in. The safest bet is to use Uber or Bolt, where you see the final price up front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udca1 Tip: If you’re travelling on the Arlanda Express in a group of two or three, check their website for group discounts. On weekends and holidays they often offer deals where two people travel for the price of one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tFoto: midori cho \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>7. Night train to Lapland: sleepers and the northern lights<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe night express from Stockholm up north to Kiruna and Abisko is one of Europe’s legendary rail journeys. The train sets off from the capital in the evening, eats up the kilometres through dark forests all night, and the next afternoon spits you out right in the middle of the Arctic wilderness<\/strong>. This route is currently run by operator VY T\u00e5g, but you can buy tickets easily through the SJ portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe carriages are laid out very practically. You can choose the cheapest seats (which really hurt over a fifteen-hour trip), shared six-berth couchette compartments, or comfortable three-berth sleeper cabins with their own washbasin<\/strong>. The train of course has a restaurant car too, where travellers from all over the world gather in the evening, sip tea and swap travel stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you head north in the winter months (December to March), you’ll sometimes glimpse the dancing northern lights right from the corridor window<\/strong>. It’s an utterly magical experience \u2014 the train racing through the snowy dark while the sky above glows green. The winter season is extremely popular on this route, though, so sleeper cabins often sell out several months ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTicket prices vary greatly depending on how far ahead you book and the type of berth. While an early ticket for a six-berth compartment starts around 850 SEK (about \u20ac80), a private sleeper cabin can easily cost over \u20ac130<\/strong>. Given that you also save the cost of a hotel night, the investment in comfort is definitely worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Sleeper cabins tend to be quite warm with dry air. Bring lightweight pyjamas, plenty of drinking water, and don’t forget earplugs, as older carriages sometimes creak a little over the points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tFoto: Ulle Haddock \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>8. Inlandsbanan: the legendary inland line<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhile most high-speed trains race along the coast, one utterly unique railway winds through the heart of the country. It’s called the Inlandsbanan (Inland Line) and stretches for thirteen hundred kilometres<\/strong> from Kristinehamn in the south all the way beyond the Arctic Circle to G\u00e4llivare. This isn’t an ordinary commuter line, but a pure tourist experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis train runs only during the summer season and embraces the philosophy of slow travel. The driver will routinely slow down so you can photograph a herd of reindeer<\/strong> crossing the tracks, and longer stops are made at interesting spots for lunch or a museum visit. It’s the complete opposite of the rush of high-speed trains and a great way to discover authentic rural Sweden.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor this line it pays to get a special Inlandsbanan Card, a multi-day pass. With it you can hop off freely along the way<\/strong>, spend the night by a beautiful lake in Dalarna, head out on a shorter hike into the forests, and the next day simply catch another train and continue north. The journey from south to north takes two days of pure travel time, with a compulsory overnight stop in \u00d6stersund.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe carriages are often historic railcars with undeniable charm. There’s usually a guide on board who tells the story of building the line, the local nature and S\u00e1mi culture<\/strong>. It’s more of a land-based cruise than a classic point-to-point train ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Inlandsbanan tickets aren’t sold through the regular SJ system. You have to buy them directly on their official website<\/a>, where you’ll also find a detailed breakdown of all the interesting stops and recommended places to stay overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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