Stockholm to Uppsala: travel options
Approximate direct distance: 64 km • Travel distance depends on the route and transport you choose.
Compare the options
Recorded fares and journey times. Check each operator before booking.
| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Price guide | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| train Direct | Regional Operator | About 45m | Check fare |
Dep: Stockholm Central, regional service
Arr: Uppsala Central
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Take a regional train for a simple city-centre journey, or compare the slower commuter option when its stops suit you. Check both the operator and the Stockholm station before boarding. Use the dated booking for the exact departure, fare and conditions. |
Choosing your journey
Take a regional train for a simple city-centre journey, or compare the slower commuter option when its stops suit you. Check both the operator and the Stockholm station before boarding.
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Choose Central or City correctly
Regional services use Stockholm Central and reach Uppsala Central in roughly 35–50 minutes on suitable departures. SL commuter trains use Stockholm City and take longer. The Uppsala arrival guide explains the alternatives.
Buy for both regions
An ordinary SL ticket is not enough for the whole trip into Uppsala. Buy the correct regional or combined product. Mälartåg uses fixed journey prices rather than a universal early-booking discount.
Keep a day trip relaxed
Leave the bags at your Stockholm accommodation when returning the same day. Uppsala Central is convenient for walking towards the river and cathedral. Check the last useful return before choosing dinner, and do not assume a ticket bought for one operator works on another.
Plan the arrival
The Stockholm guide and Uppsala guide explain the local journeys, places to stay and visits. Add the main travel ticket separately to your daily spending plan. The distance above is a straight-line comparison between the city centres; your train, road or flight route can be longer.