Traveling through the heart of Sweden on the rail is a great way to see the countryside while leaving the driving and navigation to someone else. Rail travel in Scandinavia is fast, safe and comfortable, and the trip from Stockholm to Oslo is among the most popular routes.
Research the route that you plan on taking and decide on any side trips you'd like to take along the way. The trip from Stockholm to Oslo is a long one, so you may want to consider breaking up the trip into segments.
Visit the Swedish Rail website to check on any vacation deals. You may find rail and hotel packages that can save you money.
Decide on whether you'd like to travel by day or on one of the available overnight trains. While obviously the day train is better for sightseeing, the overnight trains are a good option for those who just want to get from point A to point B quickly and comfortably.
Understand that during the off-season of early winter, not all trains run everyday. For example, from August to January, the Inter-City night train between Stockholm and Oslo only runs twice a week.
Log on to the Swedish Rail website to choose your departure and arrival station. While there are several stations to choose from in Stockholm, the Stockholm Central Station is the only one available in the drop-down menu and is the best choice for travel to Oslo.
Click on the departure time that best suits your schedule. The trip is 6 to 8 hours long depending on which train you take.
Book the XJ 2000, Sweden's fastest and smoothest train if you want to take the trip during the day and get there quickly.
Book an Inter-City night train if you want to get a sleeping car and really relax on your way to Oslo.
Have your tickets mailed to you or pick the tickets up at the Stockholm Central Station before the trip.
