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There are 9 ways to get from Heilbronn to Stockholm by train, plane, bus, car or car train

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Train to Stuttgart, fly  •  5h 55m

  1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
  2. Fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Stockholm (ARN) STR - ARN

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Train to Karlsruhe/Baden Baden, fly  •  7h 16m

  1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
  2. Fly from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden (FKB) to Stockholm (ARN) FKB - ARN

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Train, train to Frankfurt, fly  •  6h 44m

  1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
  3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stockholm (ARN) FRA - ARN

Train  •  18h 23m

  1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe Ice
  2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbf 25 / ...
  3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm Centralstation 346

Train via Berlin  •  22h 55m

  1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Berlin Hbf Ice / ...
  2. Take the train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Stockholm Centralstation 13402 / ...

Bus  •  28h 10m

  1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Hamburg central bus station N17 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Stockholm N602

Train, bus  •  31h 21m

  1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hessental Bahnhof
  2. Take the train from Schwaebisch Hall-Hessental to Nuernberg Hbf Re
  3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbf
  4. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof Re3
  5. Take the bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Stockholm Central Bus Station

Drive  •  16h 16m

  1. Drive from Heilbronn to Stockholm 1728.9 km

Drive, car train  •  24h 17m

  1. Drive from Heilbronn to Lörrach Hbf
  2. Take the car train from Lörrach Hbf to Hamburg Altona
  3. Drive from Hamburg Altona to Stockholm

Heilbronn to Stockholm by train

7 Weekly Trains
18h 23m Average Duration
1950 kr Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Heilbronn to Stockholm is to bus which costs €130 - €190 and takes 28h 10m.

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The fastest way to get from Heilbronn to Stockholm is to train and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs €120 - €470.

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No, there is no direct bus from Heilbronn station to Stockholm. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn central train station and arriving at Stockholm via Hamburg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 10m.

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No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Stockholm station. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn Hbf and arriving at Stockholm Centralstation via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 23m.

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The distance between Heilbronn and Stockholm is 1452 km. The road distance is 1728.9 km.

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The best way to get from Heilbronn to Stockholm without a car is to train which takes 18h 23m and costs €160 - €260.

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It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Heilbronn to Stockholm, including transfers.

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Heilbronn to Stockholm bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heilbronn central train station.

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Heilbronn to Stockholm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Heilbronn Hbf station.

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The best way to get from Heilbronn to Stockholm is to train which takes 18h 23m and costs €160 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €190 and takes 28h 10m.

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Map of how to get from Heilbronn to Stockholm.
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  • Distance: 1452.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Heilbronn, Germany and Stockholm, Sweden?

You can take a train from Heilbronn to Stockholm via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Hamburg Hbf in around 18h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heilbronn to Stockholm via Hamburg central bus station in around 28h 10m.

Airlines
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Stockholm
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
1100 kr - 7000 kr
Flights from Stuttgart to Stockholm via Berlin Brandenburg
Ave. Duration
4h 7m
When
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price
1100 kr - 7000 kr
Flights from Stuttgart to Stockholm via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
4h 51m
When
Every day
Estimated price
1800 kr - 8000 kr
Flights from Stuttgart to Stockholm via Munich
Ave. Duration
4h 51m
When
Every day
Estimated price
1800 kr - 8000 kr
Flights from Frankfurt to Stockholm
Ave. Duration
2h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
1600 kr - 7000 kr
Flights from Frankfurt to Stockholm via Berlin Brandenburg
Ave. Duration
4h
When
Monday and Tuesday
Estimated price
1000 kr - 3300 kr
Scandinavian Airlines
Website
flysas.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Stockholm via Copenhagen
Ave. Duration
4h 40m
When
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price
1500 kr - 6500 kr
Flights from Frankfurt to Stockholm
Ave. Duration
2h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
1600 kr - 7000 kr
Flights from Frankfurt to Stockholm via Copenhagen
Ave. Duration
3h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
1300 kr - 7000 kr
Flights from Frankfurt to Stockholm via Gothenburg
Ave. Duration
3h 50m
When
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Estimated price
1600 kr - 7000 kr
Eurowings
Website
eurowings.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Stockholm
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
1100 kr - 7000 kr
Flights from Stuttgart to Stockholm via Berlin Brandenburg
Ave. Duration
4h 26m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
1100 kr - 7000 kr
Flights from Stuttgart to Stockholm via Hamburg
Ave. Duration
5h 10m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
1100 kr - 7000 kr
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden to Stockholm
Ave. Duration
2h 25m
When
Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price
550 kr - 5500 kr
Flights from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden to Stockholm via Milan Bergamo
Ave. Duration
5h 25m
When
Monday
Estimated price
550 kr - 5500 kr
Flights from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden to Stockholm via London Stansted
Ave. Duration
5h 42m
When
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
550 kr - 5500 kr
Train operators
Go Ahead BW
Phone
+49 711 400 534 44
Website
go-ahead-bw.de
Train from Heilbronn Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
Ave. Duration
41 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
120 kr - 230 kr
Website
Go Ahead BW
2nd Class Ticket
120 kr - 150 kr
1st Class Ticket
160 kr - 230 kr
Train from Schwaebisch Hall-Hessental to Nuernberg Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
220 kr - 410 kr
Website
Go Ahead BW
2nd Class Ticket
220 kr - 270 kr
1st Class Ticket
290 kr - 410 kr
Sweg
Phone
07821/9960770
Email
info@sweg.de
Website
sweg.de
Train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration
45 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Schedules at
sweg.de
Train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration
1h 18m
Frequency
Hourly
Schedules at
sweg.de
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).

Contact Details
Phone
+49 0180 6 99 66 33
Website
bahn.com
Train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration
42 min
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
280 kr - 310 kr
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
31 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
310 kr - 350 kr
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Heilbronn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
Ave. Duration
2h 30m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
650 kr - 750 kr
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbf
Ave. Duration
2h 19m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
650 kr - 750 kr
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Heilbronn Hbf to Berlin Hbf
Ave. Duration
5h 36m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
1100 kr - 1300 kr
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Deutsche Bahn Regional

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.

Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 2970
Website
bahn.com
Train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration
1h 11m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
160 kr - 230 kr
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hessental Bahnhof
Ave. Duration
50 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
140 kr - 210 kr
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 47m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
290 kr - 410 kr
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Swedish Railways (SJ)
Phone
+46 77 175 75 75
Email
kundservice@sj.se
Website
sj.se
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm Centralstation
Ave. Duration
12h 12m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
1000 kr - 1500 kr
Website
https://www.sj.se/en/
1st Class Ticket
1000 kr - 1500 kr
2nd Class Ticket
1100 kr - 1500 kr
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Stockholm Centralstation
Ave. Duration
16h 19m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
1200 kr - 1900 kr
Website
https://www.sj.se/en/
1st Class Ticket
1200 kr - 1800 kr
2nd Class Ticket
1400 kr - 1900 kr
Snälltåget
Phone
+46 771-26 00 00
Email
snalltaget@snalltaget.se
Website
snalltaget.se
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm Centralstation
Ave. Duration
13h 21m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
650 kr - 950 kr
Schedules at
snalltaget.se
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Stockholm Centralstation
Ave. Duration
16h 10m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
800 kr - 1200 kr
Schedules at
snalltaget.se
Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn
Phone
0341 231898288
Email
info@mitteldeutsche-regiobahn.de
Website
mitteldeutsche-regiobahn.de
Train from Hof Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration
2h 37m
Frequency
Hourly
Website
Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn
Urlaubs-Express
Phone
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email
info@urlaubs-express.de
Website
urlaubs-express.de
Car train from Lörrach Hbf to Hamburg Altona
Ave. Duration
11h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
1100 kr - 9500 kr
Website
https://urlaubs-express.de/?lang=en
Car Single Bed
4300 kr - 5000 kr
Car Compartment
7500 kr - 9500 kr
Bus operators
FlixBus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).

Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Heilbronn central train station to Hamburg central bus station
Ave. Duration
11h 35m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
650 kr - 950 kr
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Hamburg central bus station to Stockholm
Ave. Duration
15h 35m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
850 kr - 1200 kr
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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Comati PSG
Phone
0040 723 450 475
Email
info@comati-psg.ro
Website
comati-psg.ro
Bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Stockholm Central Bus Station
Ave. Duration
21h 30m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
1400 kr - 1600 kr
Website
Comati PSG

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Heilbronn to Stockholm bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Stockholm station.

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Heilbronn to Stockholm train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Stockholm Centralstation.

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Yes, the driving distance between Heilbronn to Stockholm is 1729 km. It takes approximately 16h 16m to drive from Heilbronn to Stockholm.

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