How to take your bike on the train in Sweden

Taking your bike on the train opens up many opportunities to discover Sweden in a sustainable way. Many regional and commuter trains allow bikes on board, often at no extra cost, while long-distance trains have stricter rules and require a folded or dismantled bike in a bag. The number of bicycle spaces is limited and subject to availability, so choose off-peak times and plan your journey in advance. Pre-booking is required on some routes. Here is a summary that we hope will help you in your planning.

Quick guide

Regional trains: Often yes, subject to availability. Usually free of charge.

Mälartåg: 6 bicycle spaces per double-decker train.

Öresund trains: Max 6 bikes per trolley, placed in trolley with bike symbol.

On-board trains: Maximum 6 bikes per train set.

The Krösa trains: Maximum 9 bikes per train set, not allowed on certain routes.

Trains in Bergslagen: Max 6 bikes in double-decker buses.

Inlandsbanan/Tågab: Kristinehamn-Mora: subject to availability (SEK 60). Mora-Gällivare: advance booking (SEK 100).

Västtåg/Västtrafik: Bicycle in marked trolley, maximum dimensions 190×70 cm, strapped in.

X-traffic: One bicycle per person (max 25 kg), fee SEK 30, subject to availability.

By region

Skåne

Småland

Halland

Västra Götaland

Ostergotland

Varmland

Bergslagen

Mälardalen & Uppland

Stockholm

Norrland

The Nature Conservation Association in Lund has made a survey with detailed railway maps of northern and southern Sweden showing where you can take your bike on the train. The maps give an overview of the routes that allow bicycles and the density of train traffic on these lines.

Source: Lund Nature Conservation Association