Almost all tickets live in your phone, making travel easier whether you are commuting, travelling with children, carrying luggage or using mobility aids.

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download your app

SL — stockholm

Metro, buses, trams, commuter trains and some ferries in Stockholm.

västtrafik — gothenburg

Trams, buses, trains and archipelago ferries in Gothenburg and along the west coast.

skånetrafiken — malmö

Buses and regional trains in the Malmö/Lund region.

SJ — regional

Long-distance trains between cities.

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understand how the apps work

• Tickets are usually time-based (around 75–90 minutes)
• Unlimited transfers are included during the valid period
• Monthly passes provide the biggest savings for regular travel
• Contactless bank cards may work but are often more expensive
• Ticket inspections are common and fines are expensive

Public transport in Sweden is designed to work for everyday life. Most buses and trams have low floors for easier boarding, dedicated spaces for wheelchairs and strollers, and priority seating for people who need it.

For many people — especially those living centrally, studying, raising children or avoiding the cost of car ownership — public transport is often easier than driving.

3

learn how to save money

buy passes early

• Monthly passes instead of single tickets can often save 40–60%
• Student and youth discounts can reduce costs significantly
• Travelling outside peak hours can make journeys quieter and more comfortable
• Some regions offer discounted family or group tickets during weekends and holidays

airport travel tip

• Cheaper airport routes usually combine commuter trains and buses
• Airport express trains are fast but expensive
• Travelling together can reduce train costs

Sweden’s transport systems are designed around regular use, so the more consistently you use public transport, the more affordable it becomes.

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combine transport options

bike + public transport

• Cycling alongside buses and trains is extremely common in Sweden

walk + bus/tram

• Cities are compact, walkable and designed for mixed transport

commuter trains for longer distances

• Commuter trains are often faster and cheaper than driving between suburbs and city centres

car sharing instead of owning a car

• Many people use car-sharing services for occasional trips instead of paying for full-time car ownership

ferries are part of public transport

• One surprise for many newcomers is that ferries are often included in regular public transport tickets
• In Gothenburg, Västtrafik ferries connect the city to the Gothenburg Archipelago, meaning island trips can cost the same as a tram ride

• Commuting daily with single tickets in Stockholm can exceed SEK 1,500–2,000/month, while a monthly pass is around SEK 970
• Travelling from airports using express trains can cost SEK 300+, while commuter train + bus routes can cost under SEK 200
• Combining walking or biking with public transport can reduce the need for extra zone tickets
• Car ownership in Sweden often costs SEK 4,000–7,000/month once fuel, parking, insurance and maintenance are included

For many newcomers, public transport quickly becomes one of the easiest and most affordable parts of daily life in Sweden.