If you will be booking tickets at the station, it won't matter what train you take, tickets will cost the same price, so just book and then hop on the next train to leave.
Due to the compatively short distance, you won't make a big saving if you book ahead online.
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: around 3 months ahead
The train service between Stockholm and Uppsala is split between
(1) SJ IC trains - can be the cheapest of all if you're booking more than a few weeks ahead - though the cheapest tickets for those trains will be departure specific and can't be refunded if you subsequently change your travel plans.
(2) SJ Regional trains - which provide the most frequent service
(3) other SJ Local trains - which around 20mins slower than the Regional and InterCity trains - but will be more expensive if you're booking ahead, as tickets are not discounted for those trains.
The SJ website won't indicate if a train is an InterCity, Regional or Local until you select a journey - so choose the journey at a departure time and price that suits - and don't be concerned as to which train you will be taking for such a comparatively short journey.
If you're new to booking tickets for train journeys in Sweden we also recommend taking a look at our guide to Swedish train tickets - it should help you save time and money and confusion.
*There are also Snabbtåg service between Stockholm and Uppsala, but tickets can't be booked on those trains.
Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
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SJ | * |
These trains to Uppsala normally depart from platforms/spars 3-8 at Stockholm C station.
There are also SJ Local trains between these cities which around 20mins slower than the Regional and InterCity trains.
PLUS there are also Snabbtåg services between Stockholm and Uppsala, but tickets can't be booked on those trains
If you are new to travelling by train in Sweden our Swedish Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
These trains to Uppsala normally depart from platforms/spars 3-8 at Stockholm C station.
There are also SJ Local trains between these cities which around 20mins slower than the Regional and InterCity trains.
PLUS there are also Snabbtåg services between Stockholm and Uppsala, but tickets can't be booked on those trains
If you are new to travelling by train in Sweden our Swedish Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
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