Transportation
Stockholm’s public transport system (SL) covers the entire Stockholm region by rail and by road, and you are never too far from a bus stop, subway, or a ferry. The Stockholm Card or SL’s Tourist Card entitles you to unlimited travel on public transportation in and around Stockholm. Also, the public transportation is designed to accommodate children and strollers, and on weekends children under 12 enjoy free travel on buses and underground.
The Stockholm Card – Gives you free admission to 75 museums and attractions, and free travel on public transportation. Can be purchased at the Stockholm Tourist Center or at Purchase: The Stockholm Card.
Subway/Metro (Tunnelbana) - For distances too far to be walked, the subway (Tunnelbana - look for the sign “Tâ€) is clean, easy to use, and very efficient. The system has 100 stations in use. There are seven lines numbered from 10 to 19, in three groups identified by a color; the Green, the Red, and the Blue line. Each color line has two or three numbered lines on shared sections through the Stockholm city. For more information see the subway map, or visit SLs website at SL.
Commuter train – The commuter train takes you out to the suburbs and runs frequently. All trains pass through Central Station and there are two lines. For more information, visit SLs website at SL.
Bus – The public bus service, the Stockholm Public Transportation, is offered throughout the County of Stockholm. Travelcards are available for 1, 3, or 7 days and can be purchased at the SL Center or at the commuter train stations. Tickets cannot be purchased on board any of the buses.
Taxi - Abundant and not overly expensive. Very useful for late nights especially if the subway is closed. Taxi Stockholm, Taxi 020, and Taxi Kurir are the largest taxi companies and the ones we would recommend the most. You can pay by cash or credit card. Remember it’s a good idea to ask about the rate before you get in a cab. (Not all, but some of the drivers get a bit creative when they are driving tourists.)
Boat – Stockholm has several ports for ferries to Finland, the Baltic countries, and Poland. Scheduled services are also offered to the archipelago and Lake Mälaren by Vaxholmsbolaget and Strömma Kanalbolaget. Stockholm Water Taxi offers water taxis in Stockholm, the archipelago, and Lake Mälaren. For transport to the archipelago most boats depart from Strömkajen and Strandvägen.
Car rental – Major international rental companies like Avis, Eurocar, and Hertz have offices at the airport and at several other locations around Stockholm. You can book online at Aviz, Eurocar, and Hertz.
Other rentals – Stockholm can be best seen by foot. You can also rent bicycles, canoes, and in-line skates to discover the city at your own speed. Rental companies can be found at Sports & Recreation.
