What is the cheapest way to get from Gamla Stan to Vaxholm Fortress?

The cheapest way to get from Gamla Stan to Vaxholm Fortress is to line 4 ferry which costs 80 kr - 95 kr and takes 1h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gamla Stan to Vaxholm Fortress?

The fastest way to get from Gamla Stan to Vaxholm Fortress is to line 4 ferry which takes 1h 9m and costs 80 kr - 95 kr.

Is there a direct ferry between Gamla Stan and Vaxholm Fortress?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Stockholm Strömkajen and arriving at Kastellet brygga. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Gamla Stan to Vaxholm Fortress?

The distance between Gamla Stan and Vaxholm Fortress is 23 km.

How do I travel from Gamla Stan to Vaxholm Fortress without a car?

The best way to get from Gamla Stan to Vaxholm Fortress without a car is to line 4 ferry which takes 1h 9m and costs 80 kr - 95 kr.

How long does it take to get from Gamla Stan to Vaxholm Fortress?

The line 4 ferry from Stockholm Strömkajen to Kastellet brygga takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where can I stay near Vaxholm Fortress?

There are 889+ hotels available in Vaxholm Fortress.

Gamla Stan to Vaxholm Fortress - 3 ways to travel via line 4 ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Gamla Stan to Vaxholm Fortress by ferry, bus, or train

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Line 4 ferry
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1. Take the ferry from Stockholm Strömkajen to Kastellet bryggaferry 4 / ...
1h 9m
kr 80–95
Bus, line 3 ferry
1. Take the bus from Tekniska Högskolan T-bana to Vaxholm Västerhamnsplanbus 670 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Vaxholm Hotellkajen to Kastellet bryggaferry 3 / ...
2h 10m
kr 105–432
Line 28 train, line 670 bus, line 3 ferry
1. Take the train from Stockholm Östra station to Arninge stationtrain 28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Arninge station buss to Vaxholm Västerhamnsplanbus 670 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Vaxholm Hotellkajen to Kastellet bryggaferry 3 / ...
2h 18m
kr 101–282

Gamla Stan to Vaxholm Fortress by ferry and foot

42Weekly Services

1h 9mAverage Duration

kr 80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 23.2 km
Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Gamla Stan, Stockholm County, Sweden and Vaxholm Fortress, Sweden?

Waxholms Bolaget operates a ferry from Stockholm Strömkajen to Kastellet brygga every 4 hours. Tickets cost kr 80–95 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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