What is the Eurail Sweden Pass?
The Eurail Sweden Pass gives you unlimited access to one of Scandinavia’s most expansive and reliable rail networks. It’s perfect for travelers seeking a mix of modern cities, stunning landscapes, and rich Nordic culture—all reachable by eco-friendly trains.
Popular Routes for Sweden Trains
- Stockholm – Göteborg: Link the capital to Sweden’s west coast in about 3 hours.
- Stockholm – Malmö: Connect to the south and easily continue into Denmark.
- Göteborg – Kiruna: Head far north into Lapland for Arctic scenery and potential Northern Lights.
- Stockholm – Uppsala: A quick day trip to one of Sweden’s oldest cities.
- Malmö – Kalmar: Travel along the coast to reach castles and historic seaside towns.
What to Do in Stockholm
Explore the colorful alleys of Gamla Stan (Old Town), visit the Vasa Museum, and take a ferry through the archipelago. Shop along Drottninggatan, relax in green parks, or experience Sweden’s unique blend of innovation and history at the ABBA Museum or the Royal Palace.
How to Activate Your Eurail Pass
Download the Eurail Rail Planner app to get started
You can activate your pass there in 3 easy steps before boarding your first train:
- Add a new mobile pass. Enter your last name and pass number from your voucher
- Create and connect a trip to this pass
- Enter your ID number and trip start date. You can skip this step if you are not ready to travel
Remember, you can activate your pass up to 11 months from the date of purchase
How to travel with your Eurail Pass
- Plan your journey: Use the Eurail Rail Planner app to find train times and check if reservations are required. Tap on a trip for details and use the "Options" button to filter your options
- Save to My Trip: After finding your ideal train journey, tap to save it to My Trip. You can save multiple journeys for easier travel to multiple destinations. Note: Some trips require reservation fees (not included in the pass price)
- Add to My Trip: When ready to travel, go to "My Trip" and tap to add your journey to your pass
- Show your ticket: Board trains by showing your QR code ticket to inspectors. Each travel day on your Pass has a unique QR code that corresponds to journeys saved in steps 2 and 3. To show your QR code ticket, go to "My Pass" and tap "Show ticket."
It’s the ideal way to travel between major cities like Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö — or to venture north and witness the Northern Lights or the midnight sun. You can even connect to Denmark or Norway on select international routes.