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Stockholm

Local Transport

Stockholm has an excellent public transport network operated by Storstockholms Lokaltrafik (SL), (tel 600 1000; website www.sl.se/english/) that comprises a metro, suburban trains, buses and trams.

TUNNELBANA & SUBURBAN TRAINS

Stockholm's metro system is called the tunnelbana and consists of three lines running through the city centre with connections to the suburban train network. Most travellers find this the easiest way to get around.

The tunnelbana runs between 5am and 1am (later on weekends) with trains running about once every five minutes.

The suburban train network is integrated with the tunnelbana system although services are less frequent. T-Centralen/Centralstation is the hub of both systems although some suburban train lines terminate at metro stations in the suburbs.

BUS

Although the bus system is confusing to many travellers, there are a few routes that are useful to travellers including the frequent inner city routes 1, 3 and 4 and route 65, which run from Centralstation to Skeppsholmen.

Night buses run between 1am and 5am every day and are a useful option when the tunnelbana closes down for the night.

TRAM

Stockholm has a couple of tram routes, but the only really useful one is route 7. The vintage tram, known as Djurgårdslinjen, passes a lot of attractions but it costs more than other public transport options and the Stockholm Card isn't valid. Tickets cost SEK 20.

FARES

Individual tickets for buses, trains and tunnelbana cost SEK 8, but there are cheaper options that are a better idea if you're planning to spend some time in the city.

Strip tickets similar to those used elsewhere in Europe are a good idea if you're in town a couple of days. A 10-coupon strip costs SEK 80 and a 20-coupon strip costs SEK 145 (two to five strips need to be validated for each trip depending on the length of your journey). Once you have validated your strip ticket you can travel for up to one hour.

Many travellers buy the SL Tourist Pass, which allows 24-72 hours transport within the Stockholm region. The 72-hour SL Tourist Pass also allows free admission to Gröna Land and Kaknästornet and 50% discount off the admission price to Skansen.

The SL Tourist Pass costs SEK 95 for a 24-hour pass and SEK 180 for the 72-hour pass.

The regular SL Pass is more popular with locals. This pass costs SEK 600 and is valid for 30 days travel in the Stockholm region.

The Stockholm Card is another transport pass aimed at tourists. This card costs SEK 260 for 24 hours, SEK 390 for 48 hours and SEK 540 for 72 hours. It is valid for travel on buses, trains and tunnelbana and also allows entrance to around 70 museums and other attractions.

You can save money using the Stockholm Card if you're planning some hardcore sightseeing, although many travellers find it cheaper to buy the SL Tourist Pass and pay the admission fee to get into museums, particularly students who get reduced admission anyway.