Sweden Rail

Ticket Refunds
Except for some budget fares, tickets can normally be wholly or partly refunded. The rules differ according to place of purchase and type of ticket.

Children age 0-15
Two children under 16 years are travelling for free if they are accompanied by an adult with a 2nd class ticket (full fare or discounted) in the day trains. In the night trains (couchettes and sleepers) the children pay a uniform fee. Free children are not offered in First Class. Children travelling on their own are entitled to the standard 30% youth discount.

Youth age 16-25
You are entitled to a youth discount until the day you turn 26. The youth discount price is about 30% lower than standard.

Seat reservations
Seat reservations are advisable on all services and are necessary on all X 2000 and overnight trains. Reservations can be made on most long distance journeys. Reserved seats must be claimed no later than 15 minutes after departure.

Business Class
Business Class service for travel with X2000, includes a lighter meal, beverages, coffee/tea and fruit. Business Class service for travel with Intercity include coffee/tea.

Business Premium Class
Business Premium Class service for travel with X2000, includes a three course meal with a cold starter, a warm main course and a dessert. To that coffee/tea and non-alcoholic drinks are served without cost. Wines and spirits can be bought extra. Everything is served at your seat.

Normal Fare
Second class service.

Discount Tickets

JUST NOW
As of March 10th, 2008 SJ "just now" fares will change their product name on the RN booking screen and will be referred to as: "just now no -ref" The product is the same as "just now" fares in the past.

This ticket is based on two parameters; advanced purchase (days before travel) and space in the requested booking class. When selecting the "just now no -ref" option from the "Price Level" menu in ACP RailNet, the system will search for the best price available when the booking is done. The Just Now fares, the lowest SJ fares, will be neither refundable nor exchangeable any more, as you will get the lowest fare possible when asking for such a price - and the lowest fares are always non refundable and non and non exchangeable.

New RailNet booking screen for SJ trains:


From January 31st until June 16th SJ are reducing the fares ”Just Nu” (Just Now) even more for travel in high speed trains X 2000! The reduced fare can be found in certain X 2000 high speed trains (not InterCity or Regional trains). Of course, there are only a limited number of seats available and the fares are not available in all high speed trains such as those going in the early morning or in the late afternoon. The booking period for all SJ trains (night trains, and all day trains) have been prolonged until June 16th (normally it is only 90 days advance booking period). Otherwise, there is no change in refund conditions etc.

GROUP TICKET
SJ group fares are no longer offered in RailNet as of Fall 2006. Booking ITX (Under the condition it's a package tour) or the "Just Now" fares would be an alternative from now on.

X 2000

The X 2000 is SJ's high-speed train, travelling smoothly and silently at up to 200 km/h (125 mph). The journey between Stockholm and Göteborg takes about 3 hours, while Stockholm-Köbenhavn takes about 5.

Audio sockets for radio and music channels are fitted at all seats, and headsets are available in the Bistro. Seats with modem sockets are also available.

The Bistro serves sandwiches and hot and cold dishes, and some alcoholic beverages. A gift shop sells chocolates and games, etc. Passengers who appreciate a little extra comfort can book Business Class for personal service and a complimentary cold meal. A hot meal served at your seat is an add-on service.

X 2000 trains reach the following destinations:

• Stockholm
• Göteborg
• Malmö
• Växjö
• Jönköping
• Karlstad
• Falun
• Sundsvall
• Gävle
• Köbenhavn

Linx manage the relations between København - Göteborg - Oslo and Oslo - Karlstad - Stockholm.

InterCity

Regional and interregional trains are called InterCity. There is seating in both first and second class adapted for mobility impaired travellers. Some trains also have a family carriage with a play corner including a slide.

Some trains have a Bistro, serving hot and cold dishes, fresh sandwiches, beer, wine, coffee, tea and cakes. There is also a shop selling chocolates, sweets and games. On some trains refreshments are served at each seat or from a kiosk.

Facilities may differ according to routes and times.

Overnight Trains

Travelling while you sleep is a sensible option. You make the best use of your time and save on accommodation costs. Go to bed at one end of the country and wake up in another – well rested and ready for the new day.

Overnight trains travel the following domestic and international routes:

• Göteborg – Östersund/Storlien – Göteborg
• Stockholm – Östersund/Storlien – Stockholm
• Malmö – Stockholm – Malmö
• Malmö – Berlin – Malmö (Berlin Night Express, please see info bellow)

Overnight trains to northern Norrland are run by Connex.

Sweden’s Overnight trains are among Europe’s most modern. Nordpilen (“Northern Arrow”) runs from Göteborg to Östersund/Storlien and back. It has a movie-and Bistro carriage. Two films are shown each evening, as well as a free short film for children. The Stockholm-Östersund route also has a Bistro carriage.

There are several different travel categories:

Exclusive compartments

Private compartment with 2 beds, en-suite shower and toilet.

2-berth compartment

Shared 2-berth compartment. Shower and toilet along the corridor.

3-berth compartment

Shared 3-berth compartment. Shower and toilet along the corridor.

Couchette

Shared 6-berth couchette, with toilet and washing facilities in the corridor.
There are also special compartments for women. Facilities can vary on certain routes.

Seating

Most SJ overnight trains on domestic routes have standard second class carriages.

Berlin Night Express

You arrive to Berlin or Malmö early in the morning, after a night in a comfortable sleeping- or couchette car. The journey has followed a classic route without the stress of the airport or the miles long congestions on the Autobahn. Instead you have had the option of enjoying a good breakfast in your compartment and are well fitted for a new day.

Beverages and light meals can be ordered and served in the compartment. During the ferry-crossing Trelleborg-Sassnitz hot meals are also available. In the morning breakfast is served at a reasonable price.

Sleeping car (1 or 2 beds in each compartment)

The sleeping car is our most comfortable alternative. Here you will find a spacious compartment with a Swedish quality bed (known as DUX). All compartments are also equiped with individual adjustable air condition. Some of our compartments even have a shower.

Couchette (6 beds in each compartment)

The couchette cars are very popular among our budget-minded customers. Still they offer every prerequisite for a good night's sleep. Sheets, blankets and a pillow are included.

No traffic 08/JAN/06 - 28/MAR/06
29/MAR/06 - 28/APR/06: Leaving Malmö Wednesday, Friday and Sunday; leaving Berlin Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Also leaving Malmö 11, 13, 17 but not 14 APR. Also leaving Berlin 12, 16, 17 but not 15 APR.

29/APR/06 - 27/AUG/06: Daily service

28/AUG/06 - 15/OCT/06: Leaving Malmö Wednesday, Friday and Sunday; leaving Berlin Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

No traffic 16/OCT/06 - 26/OCT/06
27/OCT/06 - 04/NOV/06: Leaving Malmö 27/OCT/06 and 01/NOV/06; leaving Berlin 31/OCT/06 and 04/NOV/06.

http://www.berlin-night-express.com/cgi-bin/tidtabell.cgi?sprak=en

Airport Stations

Arlanda Airport, Stockholm

The new rail stations at Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport make it easy to continue your journey by rail. There is a fast train to the downtown area from one station, while long distance trains stop at a separate station. Both have easy access to Sky City and Terminal 5.

Approximate journey times:

Arlanda C - Göteborg 4 hours

Arlanda C – Uppsala 20 minutes

Arlanda C – Mora 3 hours 30 minutes

Arlanda C – Gävle 1 hour 15 minutes

Arlanda – Sundsvall 3 hours

Arlanda – Eskilstuna/Örebro 1 hour 30 minutes/2 hours 30 minutes.

Arlanda – Kiruna (Tågkompaniet) 16 hours

The new Arlanda Express airport shuttle will take you from Arlanda Airport to downtown Stockholm or vice versa in just 20 minutes. For further information see www.arlandaexpress.com.

Copenhagen Airport (Köbenhavn Kastrup)

After landing at Copenhagen Airport, it is easy to access destinations in Sweden by direct trains. The journey from Kastrup to Malmö takes only 20 minutes. From Copenhagen Airport, you can also catch the "Kustpilen" to Blekinge and northeast Skåne. Travolators take you straight from the train platform to the check-in area in Terminal 3.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Can I put my car on a train in Sweden?
Answer: No, Sweden does not have motorail facilities.

Question: Is there a reduced rate for children?
Answer: If you purchase an adult ticket, you can take two children with you at no additional cost, until the child turns 16. If you are travelling on a youth ticket, the two children you can bring with you must be no older than 5. Children travelling on their own need to purchase a youth ticket.

Question: Must I pay for a reserved seat to travel on a Swedish train?
Answer: You can travel without a reserved seat on any InterCity train. On X 2000 trains and Overnight trains, however, you must reserve a seat.

Question: Can I take my bicycle on trains?
Answer: You can take your bicycle with you on the Øresund line between Copenhagen Airport (Köbenhavn Kastrup) and Malmö but not on other routes. The fee for cycles is half the normal ticket price. Microcycles and children's cycles may be taken aboard as hand luggage without charge (max. dimensions: 30x60x100cm). On domestic Swedish routes, you can send your bicycle as unaccompanied baggage with Expressgods Dag och Natt transport company for about SEK 375.

Question: Am I allowed to bring my pets on Swedish trains?
Answer: Some trains have special carriages for people with pets. These seats can be booked in advance. Guide dogs are permitted in some areas normally restricted for other animals.