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London to Sweden - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from London to Sweden by plane, train, bus or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.

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Fly London Heathrow to Copenhagen • 4h 45m

Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Copenhagen (CPH) LHR - CPH

593 kr - 2183 kr

Cheapest option

Fly London Stansted to Copenhagen • 5h 12m

Fly from London Stansted (STN) to Copenhagen (CPH) STN - CPH

412 kr - 1376 kr

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Fly London Heathrow to Gothenburg • 5h 3m

Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Gothenburg (GOT) LHR - GOT

603 kr - 2873 kr

Train to London Gatwick, fly to Copenhagen • 5h 3m

Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Copenhagen (CPH) LGW - CPH

535 kr - 1776 kr

Fly London Heathrow to Stockholm • 5h 24m

Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Stockholm (ARN) LHR - ARN

475 kr - 2895 kr

Train to London Luton, fly to Copenhagen • 5h 21m

Take the train from London St Pancras International LL to Luton
Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Copenhagen (CPH) LTN - CPH

710 kr - 2784 kr

Train to London Gatwick, fly to Stockholm • 5h 37m

Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Stockholm (ARN) LGW - ARN

737 kr - 2188 kr

Train to London Gatwick, fly to Gothenburg • 5h 11m

Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Gothenburg (GOT) LGW - GOT

1045 kr - 4066 kr

Train, bus • 23h 40m

Take the train from London St Pancras Eurostar to Amsterdam Centraal Eil
Take the bus from Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Copenhagen
Take the train from København H to Malmö C 029
Take the train from Malmö Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstation

2336 kr - 5274 kr

Bus • 32h 50m

Take the bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Lille 452
Take the bus from Lille, Europe to Hamburg 155
Take the bus from Hamburg, Hamburg ZOB to Stockholm, Stockholm Cityterminalen

954 kr - 1397 kr

Train, night train via Cologne • 29h 5m

Take the train from London St Pancras Eurostar to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf Ice
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Hagen Hbf Ice / ...
Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Berlin Hbf Ice
Take the night train from Berlin Hbf to Stockholm Central 306

3073 kr - 7451 kr

Train, night train • 30h 14m

Take the train from London St Pancras Eurostar to Amsterdam Centraal Eil
Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin Hbf Ic
Take the night train from Berlin Hbf to Stockholm Central 306

2481 kr - 5674 kr

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United Kingdom → Sweden

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International entry into Sweden from United Kingdom

Allowed for: Citizens and permanent residents, as well as residents from EU Schengen Area (EU countries, Iceland, Show More. Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland), United Kingdom, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican, Australia, Georgia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay

Restricted for: Foreign nationals from outside EU Schengen Area with the above exceptions

Conditions of entry to Sweden

14-day mandatory self-quarantine
Show More. This doesn't apply to arrivals from: EU Schengen Area, United Kingdom, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay

Rules to follow in Sweden

Mandatory

Considerations leaving from United Kingdom

The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I allowed to travel from United Kingdom to Sweden?

Yes, entry into Sweden is currently allowed from United Kingdom.

What is the COVID-19 helpline number in Sweden?

The COVID-19 helpline number in Sweden is 11313.

Do I have to wear a face mask on public transport in Sweden?

Wearing a face mask on public transport in Sweden is mandatory.

What should I do if I have COVID-19 symptoms when I arrive in Sweden?

Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus hotline on 11313.

Exceptions may apply, for full details: European Union.
We're working around the clock to bring you the latest COVID-19 Travel Safe information from official sources.
To the best of our knowledge, these details are correct as of the last update: 13 Sep 2020.

Questions & Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from London to Sweden?

The cheapest way to get from London to Sweden is to fly which costs £35 - £130 and takes 5h 12m.

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What is the fastest way to get from London to Sweden?

The quickest way to get from London to Sweden is to fly which costs £50 - £200 and takes 4h 45m.

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Is there a direct bus between London and Sweden?

No, there is no direct bus from London station to Sweden. However, there are services departing from London - Victoria Coach Station and arriving at Stockholm, Stockholm Cityterminalen via Lille, Europe and Hamburg, Hamburg ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 50m.

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Is there a direct train between London and Sweden?

No, there is no direct train from London to Sweden. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Eurostar and arriving at Stockholm Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Hagen Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 5m.

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How far is it from London to Sweden?

The distance between London and Sweden is 1288 km.

How do I travel from London to Sweden without a car?

The best way to get from London to Sweden without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 40m and costs £200 - £470.

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How long does it take to get from London to Sweden?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from London to Sweden, including transfers.

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Where do I catch the London to Sweden bus from?

London to Sweden bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from London - Victoria Coach Station.

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Where do I catch the London to Sweden train from?

London to Sweden train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Eurostar station.

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Bus or fly from London to Sweden?

The best way to get from London to Sweden is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs £50 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £130 and takes 32h 50m.

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Distance: 1287.7 km
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between London, England and Sweden?

Scandinavian Airlines, British Airways and six other airlines fly from London Paddington to Malmö hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Stockholm via Lille, Lille, Europe, Hamburg, and Hamburg, Hamburg ZOB in around 32h 50m.

Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines