How to travel from Prague to Stockholm, Sweden

The distance between Prague and Stockholm is around 1,604km (997 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 16h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Prague to Stockholm by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Berlin Hbf and then to Stockholm Centralstation.

  • Duration21h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 860($81)
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Bus

Take the bus to Helsingborg and then to Stockholm.

  • Duration22h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 905($85)
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Drive

Drive to Stockholm.

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Distance1,751km (1,088 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prague and Stockholm

There are several options for getting from Prague to Stockholm by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 860 ($81) and will take around 21h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 16h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 3,490 ($330).

The distance between Prague and Stockholm is around 1,604km (997 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,053km (654 miles)

It takes around 21h 20m to get from Prague and Stockholm by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prague to Stockholm is to drive which takes around 16h 15m and will set you back approx SEK 3,490 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Prague and Stockholm, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 860 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prague and Stockholm. It typically takes around 21h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Prague to Stockholm. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Berlin Hbf. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 21h 20m.

Czech Railways, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railjet and Snälltåget run train services between Prague and Stockholm. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 21h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Prague and Stockholm. It typically takes around 22h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Prague to Stockholm. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Helsingborg. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 22h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Prague and Stockholm. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 22h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prague to Stockholm. We recommend that you take the train to Berlin Hbf and then to Stockholm Centralstation. instead which will take 21h 20m.

The closest major airport to Stockholm is Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Stockholm. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) (NYO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Prague and Stockholm. The distance is around 1,751km (1,088 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prague to Stockholm is to take the train which takes, on average, 21h 20m and will usually cost around SEK 860 ($81).

How do I get from Prague to Stockholm

Compare travel optionsbetween Prague and Stockholm

Transport options from Prague to Stockholm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
21h 20m
SEK 860($81)
3 times a week1,609km (1,000 miles)
Bus
22h 55m
SEK 905($85)
4 times a week1,604km (997 miles)
Drive
16h 15m
SEK 3,490($330)
on demand1,751km (1,088 miles)

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Airports near Stockholm

The following major airports near Stockholm offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.

BMA
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Stockholm
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Stockholm
NYO
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Stockholm