How to travel from Hamburg to Stockholm, Sweden

The distance between Hamburg and Stockholm is around 959km (596 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 10h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hamburg 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 Stockholm Centralstation.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,065($100)

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Bus

Take the bus to Stockholm.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 585($55)
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Drive

Drive to Stockholm.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Distance1,114km (692 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Stockholm

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Stockholm by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 10h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,225 ($210).

The distance between Hamburg and Stockholm is around 959km (596 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 810km (503 miles)

It takes around 12h 15m to get from Hamburg and Stockholm by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Stockholm is to drive which takes around 10h 50m and will set you back approx SEK 2,225 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Stockholm, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Stockholm. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hamburg and Stockholm with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 14h 10m.

Swedish Railways, Snälltåget and SJ run train services between Hamburg and Stockholm. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 15m, 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 Hamburg and Stockholm. It typically takes around 15h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Stockholm with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 15h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Stockholm. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Stockholm. We recommend that you take the train to Stockholm Centralstation. instead which will take 12h 15m.

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 Hamburg and Stockholm. The distance is around 1,114km (692 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Stockholm is to take the train which takes, on average, 12h 15m and will usually cost around SEK 1,065 ($100).

How do I get from Hamburg to Stockholm

Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Stockholm

Transport options from Hamburg to Stockholm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
12h 15m
SEK 1,065($100)
once daily1,113km (692 miles)
Train to Stockholm Central12h 45m
twice daily1,113km (692 miles)
Train to Stockholm Centralstation14h 10m
SEK 530($50)
4 times a week959km (596 miles)
Bus
15h 20m
SEK 585($55)
once daily1,010km (627 miles)
Drive
10h 50m
SEK 2,225($210)
on demand1,114km (692 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