Travel to Östersund
It is easy to travel by train to Östersund, but you can also reach the city by domestic flight from Stockholm. Below you will find information to help you plan your trip.
By train from Stockholm Central Station
You can travel by train from Stockholm Central Station to Östersund Central Station. This route is served by SJ's high-speed trains and night trains.
The journey takes about 5 to 6.5 hours, depending on the train and departure time.
By train from Stockholm Arlanda Airport
You can travel directly by train from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Östersund. Trains depart from Arlanda Central Station (Arlanda C), which is conveniently located inside the terminal area.
If you book a train ticket in advance via SJ or other train operators, you can get off the plane and directly continue by train without having to go into central Stockholm.
The journey from Arlanda C to Östersund Central Station (Östersund C) takes about 5 to 6 hours, depending on the type of train and timetable.
By plane
SAS operates domestic flights from Stockholm-Arlanda (ARN) to Åre Östersund Airport (OSD). The flight takes about 1 hour.
Åre Östersund Airport is located approximately 11 km from Östersund city centre. From the airport, you can get into the city by airport bus, taxi or rental car. The travel time from the airport to central Östersund is about 15–20 minutes, depending on traffic.
Public transport in Östersund
Östersund has a well-functioning bus network that serves both central parts of the city and nearby areas.
Tickets can be purchased via the Länstrafiken Jämtland app, on buses or in vending machines. Timetables and route maps are available online and at bus stops.
Taxis in Östersund
Taxis are easily accessible in Östersund, with several companies offering both pre-booking and direct booking. Taxi Östersund is one of the largest players and offers fixed prices to, for example, the airport and the railway station.
For easy booking, you can use apps, call directly, or find taxis at stations and central locations.