How to travel from Amsterdam to Stockholm, Sweden

The distance between Amsterdam and Stockholm is around 1,444km (897 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 15hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Amsterdam 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 Osnabrueck Hbf then Hamburg-Altona and then to Stockholm Centralstation.

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,020($190)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg central bus station and then to Stockholm.

  • Duration22h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 895($84)
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Drive

Drive to Stockholm.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Distance1,570km (976 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amsterdam and Stockholm

There are several options for getting from Amsterdam to Stockholm by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 895 ($84) and will take around 22h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 15hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 3,450 ($325).

The distance between Amsterdam and Stockholm is around 1,444km (897 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,125km (699 miles)

It takes around 17h 15m to get from Amsterdam and Stockholm by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Stockholm is to drive which takes around 15hrs and will set you back approx SEK 3,450 ($325).

The cheapest way to travel between Amsterdam and Stockholm, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 895 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amsterdam and Stockholm. It typically takes around 17h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Amsterdam to Stockholm. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osnabrueck Hbf and Hamburg-Altona. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 15m.

Dutch Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, Swedish Railways, SJ, FlixTrain and Snälltåget run train services between Amsterdam and Stockholm. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 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 Amsterdam and Stockholm. It typically takes around 22h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Amsterdam to Stockholm. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg central bus station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Amsterdam and Stockholm. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amsterdam to Stockholm. We recommend that you take the train to Osnabrueck Hbf then Hamburg-Altona and then to Stockholm Centralstation. instead which will take 17h 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 Amsterdam and Stockholm. The distance is around 1,570km (976 miles) by road and it will take around 15hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amsterdam to Stockholm is to take the train which takes, on average, 17h 15m and will usually cost around SEK 2,020 ($190).

How do I get from Amsterdam to Stockholm

Compare travel optionsbetween Amsterdam and Stockholm

Transport options from Amsterdam to Stockholm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
17h 15m
SEK 2,020($190)
once daily1,599km (994 miles)
Train via Osnabrueck Hbf17h 50m
SEK 2,020($190)
twice daily1,599km (994 miles)
Train via Osnabrueck Hbf19h 10m
SEK 1,435($135)
once a week1,444km (897 miles)
Bus
22h 50m
SEK 895($84)
once daily1,513km (940 miles)
Drive
15hrs
SEK 3,450($325)
on demand1,570km (976 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