Sweden's rail system is considered one of the most efficient in the world. Transportation is maximally adapted to the needs of passengers, which allows you to travel comfortably in different directions. Trains in Sweden travel along six lines: South, West, through Norrland, etc.
What trains are used
Clients are offered tickets for seats in 1st and 2nd class carriages. Sleeping cars are provided on long-distance trains. X2000 high-speed trains are commonly used on the country's main lines, capable of reaching speeds of around 200 km / h. Comfortable conditions are guaranteed for passengers. The cars have internet, individual audio systems, sockets, toilets. Internet access can be purchased when purchasing a train ticket. Hot meals are offered to passengers in first class.
The rolling stock of the country's railways also includes the following passenger trains: regional X12, double-decker regional X40, night. Long-distance trains are equipped with compartments and seats. By purchasing a ticket, a passenger can choose a male or female compartment.
The most popular Swedish routes are: Stockholm - Gothenburg, Malmo - Copenhagen, Stockholm - Uppsala. Trains allow you to travel throughout the state with comfort.
Railway tickets
You can get information about train timetables in Sweden at www.sj.se, which is the official resource of the country's state railways. The railways are operated by large transport companies: SJ, Veoli and Inlandsbanan, DSB First and others. The train schedule is available on resplus.se.
The country is distinguished by the Inner Railway, which stretches for 1300 km and connects Kristinenhamn (administrative center) and Jellivare. This section of the railway belongs to a private person. Transportation on it takes place in the warm season. More information can be found at www.inlandsbanan.se. Passengers are provided with the European Rail Passes, which allows them to receive all kinds of travel discounts. You can find out about this card at www.eurail.com.
Train tickets in Sweden are expensive. For example, you can get from Stockholm to Gothenburg in 3 hours 15 minutes by paying 650 CZK for a ticket. The standard of living in the country is high, so the cost of travel by rail is also high. To save on tickets, it is recommended to purchase them online in advance. In some cases, the ticket does not provide for a seat reservation. In order for the passenger to get a certain seat, you must pay extra.
