Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Review the SJ Railways website to see if you can squeeze in a stop or two along the way. Use the online rail map to find accessible stops.
Give a call to a Stockholm travel agent or stop by his or her office if you're in the country. Even if you don't book your travel directly through an agent, you can often pick up some great ideas for the trip to Vaxjo.
Stop in the beautiful city of Kalmar if time allows. Kalmar, situated in the heart of south central Sweden, is one of the oldest towns in the country. This town of 60,000 people is easy to explore in a day or even a few hours; it's famous for the Kalmar Castle which is located less than a quarter mile from the train station.
Log onto the Swedish online booking system at SJ Railways. (Click on the 'In English' tab at the top right of your screen if you don't speak Swedish.) To type in your departure and arrival cities, click on the link which reads 'Buy your tickets here.' When you choose the departure city from the drop-down menu, notice that Stockholm is listed first, rather than alphabetically.
Review the train schedule from Stockholm to Vaxjo. Choose which train best fits your itinerary and reserve the ticket.
Visit the train station directly to book your ticket if you are not able to access the internet. There are several ticket machine kiosks located in the Stockholm Central Station that offer the same rates as the internet booking system.
Book last-minute tickets on the train itself, but expect the rates to be higher and the seating limited.