Stockholm Buses, Trams & Commuter Rail Explained (2026)

Stockholm buses, trams, and commuter rail (SL pendeltåg) round out the Stockholm transit network beyond the metro, providing access to neighborhoods and attractions the metro doesn’t reach. Stockholm tram 7 (Spårväg City) runs from T-Centralen to Waldemarsudde on Djurgården (Vasa Museum, Skansen, ABBA Museum). Around 500 SL bus routes serve Stockholm County, filling the gaps the metro leaves, including Söder neighborhoods, Östermalm residential streets, and Djurgården attractions. SL pendeltåg commuter trains connect Stockholm Central to suburbs and Arlanda Airport. This Stockholm buses trams guide explains all three with routes, hours, and how to use the SL travelcard across the network.

Stockholm transit overview beyond the metro

SL buses: 470+ routes covering all Greater Stockholm. Standard bus, articulated bus, and night bus categories.

Stockholm trams: Spårväg City (T-Centralen to Djurgården), Nockebybanan (Alvik to Nockeby), Tvärbanan light rail (Sickla to Solna).

SL pendeltåg: Commuter rail connecting Stockholm Central to Märsta, Tumba, Södertälje, and Arlanda Airport with surcharge.

SL ferries: Djurgården ferry (Slussen–Skeppsholmen–Djurgården), Sjövägen, Lidingö. See Stockholm ferries.

Stockholm tram 7 — Spårväg City (Djurgården tram)

Tram 7 (called Spårväg 7) is Stockholm’s main tourist tram, running from T-Centralen in Norrmalm to Waldemarsudde on Djurgården island via Strandvägen waterfront.

Route: Sergels Torg → Kungsträdgården → Strömkajen → Norrmalmstorg → Berns → Stureplan → Karlaplan → Djurgårdsbron → Liljevalchs/Gröna Lund (Djurgården).

Stops near major attractions:

• Djurgårdsbron — entry to Djurgården
• Liljevalchs/Gröna Lund — closest stop to Vasa Museum, ABBA Museum, Gröna Lund
• Skansen — closest stop to Skansen open-air museum

Frequency: Every 6–8 minutes during the day, from early morning until about 02:00.

Cost: Standard SL fare (43 SEK single, or covered by SL travelcard).

Best for: Tourists getting to Djurgården attractions. The journey itself is scenic — passes Strandvägen waterfront and crosses Djurgårdsbron with Stockholm panorama.

Stockholm Tvärbanan light rail

Tvärbanan is Stockholm’s modern light rail connecting Sickla in southeast to Solna and Sundbyberg in northwest, looping around the city center via Liljeholmen.

Route: Sickla–Stora Essingen–Liljeholmen–Alvik–Sundbyberg–Solna.

Major tourist stops: Liljeholmen (intermodal hub), Alvik (Bromma airport-adjacent transfer point), Solna (Friends Arena).

Best for: Travelers based in southwest Stockholm or visiting Solna/Friends Arena.

Stockholm Nockebybanan

Nockebybanan connects Alvik to Nockeby in northwest Stockholm — useful for residents but less tourist-relevant.

SL buses — overview

Stockholm has 470+ SL bus routes. Categories include:

Stomnät (trunk routes — frequent service)

Major Stockholm bus routes with frequent service all day; the SL app and journey planner give the timetable for each route. Bus 1, 2, 3, 4, 53, 65, 67 are key tourist routes.

Bus 1: Frihamnen–Stora Essingen via Stureplan, Hötorget and Cityterminalen. Tourist-useful for Stureplan.

Bus 2: Sofia–Norrtull via Slussen, Kungsträdgården, Stureplan and Odenplan. Tourist-useful for Söder.

Bus 53: Henriksdalsberget–Karolinska institutet via Slussen and Centralen.

Bus 65: Hornsberg–Skeppsholmen via Centralstationen. Tourist-useful for Skeppsholmen.

Bus 67: Frösundavik–Blockhusudden via Odenplan, stopping at Skansen. Tourist-useful for Djurgården attractions.

Innerstadsbussar (city center buses)

Smaller routes within Stockholm city center.

Night buses (numbers ending in the 90s)

Buses whose numbers end in the 90s are night buses: 94, 191, 592 and 890, for example. On weeknights, when the metro is closed, they take over across the city. Each route keeps its own hours, so look up your night in the SL planner.

Express buses (E-series)

Express buses to suburbs and outer Greater Stockholm.

SL pendeltåg commuter rail

SL pendeltåg is Stockholm’s commuter rail network. Stations include:

Stockholm Central (Stockholms Central): Main station. All SL pendeltåg lines.

Major destinations: Märsta (north toward Arlanda), Tumba (south), Södertälje (southwest, also Tom Tits Experiment), Älvsjö (south), Sundbyberg (northwest).

Arlanda Airport: SL pendeltåg with the Arlanda passage fee (about 157 SEK for adults in 2026, payable even with a travelcard). 38-minute journey.

Frequency: Every 30 minutes through the day and evening; times differ by line, so check your departure before you go.

Best for: Day trips from Stockholm to Sigtuna, Södertälje, Tumba, or as alternative Arlanda Airport access.

Saltsjöbanan light rail

Saltsjöbanan runs between Saltsjö-Järla and Saltsjöbaden, the entry point to the archipelago. Check SL’s journey planner for how to connect on from Slussen.

Best for: Day trips to Saltsjöbaden or hotels like Hotel J Saltsjöbaden.

Stockholm bus and tram for tourists

Best tourist routes

Tram 7 (Spårväg City): Tourist’s most-useful tram to Djurgården attractions.

Bus 67: Tourist’s most-useful bus to Djurgården attractions.

Fotografiska: No bus stops at the door. Take the metro to Slussen or a bus to Södermalmstorg, then walk about 800 m along the waterfront to Stadsgårdshamnen 22.

Bus 65: Skeppsholmen, straight from Centralstationen.

SL pendeltåg: Day trips to Sigtuna and Södertälje (Tom Tits Experiment).

Cost

All SL buses, trams, and pendeltåg covered by single ticket (43 SEK) or SL travelcard. Same fare structure as metro.

How to ride

Bus and tram: Tap SL travelcard or scan SL app QR code at the front-door reader as you enter. Exit through middle or rear doors.

Pendeltåg: Tap or scan at ticket gates same as metro.

Single tickets: 75-minute validity covers transfers across all SL transport.

SL transport vs. taxi/Uber

Cost: SL single ticket 43 SEK; taxi short trip 95–195 SEK; Uber/Bolt similar.

Speed: SL is faster than taxi during rush hour. Taxi/Uber faster for short trips outside transit corridors.

Convenience: SL covers most tourist destinations. Taxi/Uber fills gaps and late-night returns.

Stockholm bus and tram operating hours

Standard buses: Hours vary from route to route.

Night buses: Overnight, with first and last departures that differ by route.

Tram 7 (Spårväg City): Early morning until about 02:00.

Tvärbanan: First and last trams depend on the stop; the planner has them.

SL pendeltåg: Varies by line.

Saltsjöbanan: Look up the first and last trains for your date and station.

Stockholm bus and tram accessibility

Wheelchair access: All Stockholm buses and trams are wheelchair-accessible. Pendeltåg fully accessible.

Stroller access: Universal — strollers ride free.

Audio announcements: All buses and trams announce stops.

Stockholm bus and tram safety

Stockholm buses, trams, and pendeltåg are safe at all hours. Pickpocketing rates lower than metro hot spots.

Night buses (numbers ending in the 90s) are safe; popular with locals and young people on weekend late-night returns.

Tram 7 also happens to follow the most useful leg of the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus, along Strandvägen to the Vasa Museum, Gröna Lund and Skansen, and it runs all year on an ordinary SL ticket, which the sightseeing bus does not. If you’re weighing up the two, our guide to the hop-on hop-off bus compares the route, the prices and the timetable honestly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Stockholm tram 7?

Stockholm tram 7 (Spårväg City) is the tourist tram running from T-Centralen in Norrmalm to Waldemarsudde on Djurgården island via Strandvägen waterfront. Stops at Vasa Museum, ABBA Museum, Skansen, and Gröna Lund. Trams come every 6–8 minutes in the daytime.

Are Stockholm buses covered by the SL card?

Yes — all SL buses, trams, pendeltåg commuter trains, and ferries are covered by SL travelcards or single tickets (43 SEK).

What’s the best Stockholm bus for Djurgården?

Bus 67 runs from Odenplan out to Djurgården, with a stop at Skansen. Tram 7 also reaches Djurgården via more scenic route.

Are there night buses in Stockholm?

Yes — SL’s night buses carry numbers ending in the 90s, such as 94, 191, 592 and 890. Times differ by route.

What’s the difference between SL pendeltåg and Arlanda Express?

SL pendeltåg is commuter rail — covered by SL travelcard plus the Arlanda passage fee (about 157 SEK additional in 2026, even with a travelcard). 38 minutes to Arlanda. Arlanda Express is dedicated airport express train — separate ticket (340 SEK), 18 minutes to Arlanda.

How do I pay for the Stockholm bus?

Tap SL travelcard or scan SL app QR code at the front-door reader as you enter. No cash accepted on Stockholm buses.

What’s the best Stockholm transport for Fotografiska?

Fotografiska is at Stadsgårdshamnen 22. Take the metro to Slussen (or a bus to Södermalmstorg), then walk about 800 m along the waterfront.

How do I get to Skogskyrkogården?

Skogskyrkogården metro (green line, T19) is closest.

Are Stockholm buses safe?

Yes — Stockholm buses, trams, and pendeltåg are safe at all hours including night buses (numbers ending in the 90s).

What’s the best Stockholm bus app?

SL app (free, English available) for tickets and route planning. Google Maps and Citymapper also work well for Stockholm transit planning.

For Stockholm metro, see our Stockholm metro guide. For SL travelcard, see SL card Stockholm.