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Stockholm to Berlin by Train
High-speed service · from €94
Route Overview: Stockholm to Berlin
Travel from Stockholm to Berlin by train across three countries — Sweden, Denmark and Germany. EuroTrain sells connecting itineraries between Stockholm Central and Berlin Hbf, including overnight options, with one-way fares from €94. The fastest connections take around 15 hours. This corridor is also served by direct night trains. The EuroNight sleeper is operated by SJ until 31 August 2026 and continues as RDC EuroNight, run by RDC Deutschland, from 1 September 2026. Snälltåget's seasonal night train runs on most days from late July to the end of October, with reduced service into early January. Direct night-train tickets are sold through the operators' own channels. Whichever option you choose, the journey heads south through Sweden via Malmö, crosses to Denmark, and continues through Hamburg to Berlin Hauptbahnhof — one of Europe's great long-distance rail corridors.
How Long Is the Stockholm to Berlin Train?
The direct SJ EuroNight (until 31 Aug 2026) from Stockholm to Berlin takes approximately 15h 3min, with multiple daily departures.
How Much Does a Stockholm to Berlin Train Ticket Cost?
Tickets start from €94 when booked in advance. Prices vary by date, time, and availability.
How Many Trains Run Daily from Stockholm to Berlin?
Up to Multiple connections daily trains operate daily on the Stockholm to Berlin route.
Train Operator
SJ EuroNight (until 31 Aug 2026)
Direct high-speed service · max
Which Stations Serve the Stockholm to Berlin Route?
Stockholm Central
- Metro: all three Stockholm metro lines at T-Centralen, reached by underground walkway from the lower level
- Airport: Arlanda Express trains from dedicated platforms; airport coaches from the adjacent Cityterminalen
- RER Location: Centralplan 15, Norrmalm — the heart of central Stockholm, a short walk from Gamla Stan
Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- S-Bahn: lines S5, S7 and S75 (Stadtbahn level) link the station with the east and west of the city
- U-Bahn: direct connection on the lower level towards the government district
- RER Location: Europaplatz 1, Mitte — next to the government district and the River Spree; trams, buses and taxis at the Europaplatz exit
What Classes Are Available on Stockholm to Berlin Trains?
Seated coach
- The most economical way to travel the corridor
- On night trains: compartment or open-saloon seating; on daytime legs: standard class seating
- Power sockets available on most services
Couchette / berth in shared compartment
- Berths in compartments shared with up to 6 passengers, converted from seating for the night
- Bedding (pillow, sheets, blanket) provided
- Women-only, men-only or mixed compartment options on selected services
Sleeper / private compartment
- Private compartments for 1–6 passengers depending on operator and category
- Top EuroNight categories include en-suite compartments
- The most comfortable way to arrive rested — popular categories sell out first
How to Book the Stockholm to Berlin Train?
Starting Price
Per person, one way in Seated coach class. Prices are indicative and based on recent searches. Final price confirmed at checkout.
Book Early
Tickets generally go on sale 3-6 months in advance; the exact release schedule varies by carrier.
Children & Youth
Children aged 4-11 may qualify for reduced fares. Youth discounts may be available. Infants under 4 travel free.
Luggage
Standard luggage allowance applies.
What Should You Know About Stockholm to Berlin Trains?
2026 on the Stockholm–Berlin corridor: what is actually changing
Most guides to this route are out of date in 2026. Until 31 August 2026, the EuroNight sleeper between Stockholm and Berlin is operated by SJ. From 1 September 2026, RDC Deutschland takes the service over as RDC EuroNight, running three times a week in each direction — Stockholm departures on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 17:29, Berlin departures on Monday and Friday at 18:39, plus a Wednesday departure from Hamburg — with sleeping cars including en-suite compartments, couchettes and seated coaches, and fares from €40. Alongside the EuroNight, Snälltåget's seasonal night train continues to run on most days from late July to the end of October, then on reduced days until early January, before pausing until after Easter. The night-train connection between Sweden and Germany continues beyond the operator change — but timetables, stations and operating days differ by travel date, so always check the date-specific details before you travel.
ID documents required
For night-train travel between Germany and Sweden, every passenger — including children — must carry a valid passport with MRZ code or an EU/EEA national ID card with MRZ code or chip. Border police carry out regular checks on this corridor, and documents are also checked at ticket control.
Seasonal timetables and engineering works
Night-train calendars on this corridor are seasonal and change year to year. In 2026, engineering works north of Hamburg extend journey times on selected nights between 30 August and 1 November. Always check the operator's traffic information close to departure.
Berlin station change in early autumn 2026
Between 1 September and 5 October 2026, EuroNight services in Berlin use Berlin-Lichtenberg (departure 19:06) instead of Berlin Hauptbahnhof. There is no EuroNight service on 6 November 2026. Check your ticket for the exact departure station.
Pets and bikes
On Snälltåget, pets are allowed in private compartments only, and bicycles are not carried (folding bikes count as hand luggage). Rules differ by operator — check before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions: Stockholm to Berlin
Connecting services sold on EuroTrain take from around 15 hours between Stockholm Central and Berlin Hbf. The Snälltåget direct night train is timetabled at roughly 16 hours (departing 16:25, arriving 08:35 the next morning).
Yes — direct night trains operate on this corridor: the EuroNight sleeper (SJ until 31 August 2026, RDC EuroNight from 1 September 2026) and the seasonal Snälltåget night train. Direct night-train tickets are sold through the operators' own channels; EuroTrain sells connecting itineraries, including overnight options.
Connecting itineraries on EuroTrain start from €94 one way. On the direct night trains, Snälltåget seated tickets start from SEK 399–499 and RDC EuroNight fares from €40; couchette and sleeper categories cost more.
Yes. All passengers on night trains between Sweden and Germany must carry a valid passport with MRZ code or an EU/EEA national ID card with MRZ code or chip. Border police carry out regular checks.
SJ operates the EuroNight until 31 August 2026. From 1 September 2026, RDC Deutschland continues the service as RDC EuroNight, three times a week in each direction, with sleeping cars, couchettes and seated coaches.
The route runs south through Sweden via Malmö, crosses to Denmark via the Öresund link, and continues through Hamburg to Berlin. Snälltåget services also call at Copenhagen (København Syd), and selected departures continue to Dresden.