How to take the direct train services from the Swedish capital to the German capital

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Stockholm to Berlin by train

Year round the Swedish national rail operator, SJ, is now providing a nightly full service sleeper train from Berlin to Stockholm.

Also on these dates in 2024 , there will be a choice between taking the SJ train or the Berlin Night Express, which is operated by Snälltåget - Jan 1st-3rd, March 24th-27th and then on every night except Saturday from March 31st to November 1st.

Routes you can take to go from Stockholm to Berlin

When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.

Choose one of the following options:

Route Information

Option 1: the SJ Night train - sleeping cabins, couchettes and seats
Station Guides
The Vasagatan entrance to Stockholm Central
Stockholm Central / Stockholm C Rail Station Guide
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Berlin Friedrichstraße Guide Coming soon...
Travel Time (approx)

15hr 25min (approx)

Frequency

Nightly

Travel Info

1 x train per night

Route Information

Option 2: the Snälltåget train - couchettes and seats
Station Guides
The Vasagatan entrance to Stockholm Central
Stockholm Central / Stockholm C Rail Station Guide
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Berlin Friedrichstraße Guide Coming soon...
Travel Time (approx)

16hr 25min (approx)

Frequency

Not Every Day

Travel Info

From March 31st to November 1st.
Monday to Friday and Sunday

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