Uppsala is a 71 km day trip from Stockholm, with a supplied 40-minute journey estimate, and Mälartåg operates regional trains between the cities. From Hotel Bema, Stockholm can serve as a starting point for the trip, with the day planned around the train schedule.
- Route: Stockholm to Uppsala by regional train with Mälartåg.
- Journey estimate: 40 minutes.
- Distance: 71 km from Stockholm.
- Cross-county ticket: SL and UL services require a combined UL+SL ticket for travel between Stockholm County and Uppsala County.
How do you get from Stockholm to Uppsala?
Mälartåg runs regional trains between Stockholm and Uppsala, making the train the supplied option for this day trip. Uppsala is about 40 minutes away by the journey estimate provided for planning.
On weekdays during rush hours, Mälartåg runs up to four departures per hour in each direction. Some services stop at Arlanda and Knivsta; the operator marks those stops with an asterisk in its timetable. Check the stop pattern for the chosen departure, especially when comparing services.
Mälartåg trains on the route are double-deckers with 350 seats. During weekday rush hours, some services run as longer trains with more than 700 seats. These details can help with planning, but check the departure information for the travel day rather than relying on a general frequency.
Choose a train route and ticket
For travel between Stockholm County and Uppsala County on the SL commuter service, a combined UL+SL ticket is required. A UL ticket alone or an SL ticket alone is not sufficient for the cross-county journey.
Mälartåg also operates regional trains on the route. Compare the available services and ticket conditions for the planned departure, and make sure the ticket matches the selected service. The supplied facts do not establish fares or a single ticket type for every train, so confirm those details with the relevant operator before setting out.
For a broader guide to getting around the capital before departure, see Stockholm public transport basics. If the trip begins at the airport, the guide to getting from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Hotel Bema covers that separate journey.
Plan your day around the timetable
Build the day around the trains available: check a Stockholm-to-Uppsala departure before leaving, then identify a return service that leaves enough time in Uppsala. The available facts support a train journey and its approximate duration, but do not specify sights, opening hours or how long to spend at individual attractions.
Rush-hour weekday service can reach up to four departures per hour in each direction, but frequency alone does not confirm which train suits the plans. Check whether the service stops at Arlanda or Knivsta if that matters to the route, and let the return choice guide the length of the day.
Before you go
Check the official site before you go: consult Mälartåg for current departures and stop information, and check SL and UL for the applicable combined ticket rules if planning to use the commuter service. Timetables and travel conditions can change, so confirm the details for the travel day.
FAQs
How long is the journey from Stockholm to Uppsala?
The supplied journey estimate is 40 minutes. Check the selected departure for current journey details.
Which operator runs regional trains between Stockholm and Uppsala?
Mälartåg operates regional trains on the route. Some departures stop at Arlanda and Knivsta.
Do you need both UL and SL tickets for the commuter service?
Yes. For a journey between Stockholm County and Uppsala County on the SL commuter service, a combined UL+SL ticket is required; neither ticket alone is sufficient.
How often do Mälartåg trains run at weekday rush hour?
Mälartåg runs up to four departures per hour in each direction during weekday rush hours. Check the current timetable for precise departures and stops.