How to travel from Uppsala to Växjö, Sweden

The distance between Uppsala and Växjö is around 413km (257 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Uppsala to Växjö by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out VäxjöUppsala if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Vaxjo (VXO).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,755($260)
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Train

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation and then to Alvesta station.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    SEK 755($71)
Operated bySwedish Railways+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Växjö.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance522km (324 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Uppsala and Växjö

There are several options for getting from Uppsala to Växjö by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 370 ($35) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,755 ($260).

The distance between Uppsala and Växjö is around 413km (257 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 370km (230 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Uppsala and Växjö by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Uppsala to Växjö is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx SEK 2,755 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Uppsala and Växjö, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 370 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Uppsala and Växjö. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Uppsala to Växjö. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stockholm Centralstation and Alvesta station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Swedish Railways, Mälartåg, SL and Snälltåget run train services between Uppsala and Växjö. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Uppsala and Växjö. We recommend that you take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Vaxjo (VXO). instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Uppsala to Växjö. We recommend that you take the train to Stockholm Centralstation then fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Vaxjo (VXO). instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Växjö is Kallinge Airport (RNB) (RNB) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Växjö. Kalmar Oland Airport (KLR) (KLR) and Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) 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 Uppsala and Växjö. The distance is around 522km (324 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Uppsala to Växjö is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around SEK 755 ($71).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Uppsala and Växjö

Transport options from Uppsala to Växjö
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
2h 20m
SEK 2,755($260)
every 30 mins413km (257 miles)
Plane and Train2h 45m
SEK 1,830($170)
hourly495km (307 miles)
Plane and Bus2h 55m
SEK 1,745($165)
5 times a day524km (326 miles)
Train to Stockholm Centralstation, plane3h 20m
SEK 2,275($215)
hourly506km (314 miles)
Fly to Gothenburg (GOT), Train3h 45m
SEK 510($48)
4 times a day628km (390 miles)
Fly to Malmo (MMX), Train4h 25m
SEK 725($68)
every 2 hours792km (492 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 25m
SEK 1,660($155)
5 times a day537km (334 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
SEK 755($71)
hourly488km (303 miles)
Train to Alvesta station6h 20m
SEK 370($35)
3 times a week488km (303 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
SEK 785($74)
on demand522km (324 miles)

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Airports near Växjö

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

RNB
Kallinge Airport (RNB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Växjö
KLR
Kalmar Oland Airport (KLR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Växjö
GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Växjö