Transport
All the news and essential information on transport in Sweden.
What’s changing for international train travel from Sweden in 2026?
UPDATE: Germain rail company RDC has stepped in to continue the EuroNight overnight service between Stockholm and Berlin from September 2026. Swedish rail company SJ will continue to operate the route jointly with RDC through August 2026.
How rail journeys across Europe could be made faster in the coming years
The European Commission wants to make rail trips between major European cities faster and easier for international travellers, and has launched a new strategy with this aim in mind.
Sweden's SJ train company releases Christmas tickets
The cheapest way to travel by train in Sweden this Christmas is to buy your tickets as soon as they go on sale. For SJ tickets, that means from October 1st, while VR started selling tickets in mid-September.
What's in Sweden's 1,200 billion kronor plan to fix the country's railways?
Sweden's Transport Administration has said that it will take 25 years to catch up on all the maintenance Sweden's railways need. But what exactly does the proposed plan include?
Swedish government green-lights largest infrastructure project in a century
The Swedish government has given the go-ahead to begin building the next stage of the North Bothnia railway line in northern Sweden, seen as crucial for the green industrial transition.
Which Nordic country is the worst for flight disruptions?
Flight delays and cancellations can throw a serious spanner into the works when it comes to your travel plans. So, how likely is disruption in Norway, Sweden and Denmark?
The fastest and cheapest ways of getting from Stockholm to Arlanda Airport
The cost of getting to and from Arlanda Airport could vary by several hundreds of kronor depending on which option you choose.
'Historic': What full Schengen membership for Bulgaria and Romania means for Europe
EU states on Thursday cleared Bulgaria and Romania to become full members of the borderless Schengen zone from the start of next year. How will this historic decision impact Europe’s borderless travel zone and the EU economy?
World's first electric hydrofoil ferry service launches in Stockholm
Sweden's electric hydrofoil start-up Candela on Tuesday launched a new ferry service which will halve travel time between central Stockholm and the suburb of Ekerö.
How to avoid taxi scams at Stockholm's Arlanda Airport
Taxi prices in Sweden are not regulated, so the cost of your journey can vary wildly depending on the company you travel with. How can you make sure you're not getting ripped off?
Denmark-Sweden bridge sees bump in commuter traffic
The number of commuting journeys by car across the Øresund Bridge between Sweden and Denmark rose by more than 11 percent in the first half of this year, indicating that cross-border commuting is starting to bounce back.
'It's a lot of money': Full cost of flight delays for Swedish travellers revealed
Flight delays are, unfortunately, becoming increasingly common for Swedish travellers. Here are the statistics on how much it costs.
How to save money at Sweden's airports
Sweden is not a cheap country by any means, and the extra charges at airports can make travelling feel even more costly. Luckily, there are ways to make trips to Swedish airports more affordable.
SJ suspends Malmö-Copenhagen train service this summer
Swedish train operator SJ has announced it will halt all train services between Malmö and Copenhagen from July 3rd to August 4th due to a shortage of trains.
Stockholm to ban petrol and diesel cars in city centre
Stockholm council has announced plans to ban petrol and diesel cars in an area of the city centre, in order to improve air quality for residents.
Stockholm to hike resident parking charges by 500 kronor a month
Stockholm’s resident parking permits - which allow residents to park in the city centre at a highly discounted price compared to standard day rates - have remained the same price since 2016, but that’s about to change.
Swedish airports to introduce price cap on food
Sweden is rolling out a restaurant price cap at its main airports, in an effort to avoid customers being charged extortionate amounts for a quick pre-boarding lunch.
Signalfel? The words that will help you navigate public transport in Sweden
Commuting to work is hardly the most joyful of experiences whatever the scenario, but when your train hasn't shown up and the tannoy announcements are in a language you don't speak, it can go from mild annoyance to major frustration.
Electric trucks pick up speed at Volvo's Sweden factory
At Volvo's factory near Gothenburg, the global truck industry is undergoing a revolution.
Another chaotic day for commuters in Stockholm as train strike continues
Commuters in Stockholm faced yet another day of chaos on Tuesday as a wildcat strike by train drivers entered its second day.
Everything you need to know about Stockholm's train strike
Commuters in Stockholm were met by travel chaos on Monday, as only about ten of every fifty trains ran due a wildcat strike. Here's what you need to know about the coming days and how to get compensation.
Denmark to scrap checks at Swedish border
The Danish justice ministry announced on Friday that spot checks on the border with Sweden will be discontinued.
Copenhagen moves towards new M5 Metro line with potential Malmö station
A new Copenhagen Metro line, M5, could further expand the Danish capital’s underground rail and eventually include an international link to Swedish city Malmö.