Advice for Stockholm metro and buses for a large family

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I'm researching the best way to get around Stockholm with my family. We are:

  • 2 seniors
  • 2 adults
  • 5 kids ages 9 and under.

We arrived at the central train station last night and took the metro to get to our Airbnb. We bought individual tickets on the machines which was pretty time consuming for that many people. After we bought the single use paper tickets we couldn't figure out how to get through the barriers as there was nothing to scan on them. I was a little surprised at the cost of single use tickets after having used the trams and busses last week in Oslo.

  1. Is there a way to purchase multiple tickets at a time?
  2. Do single use tickets have the ability to open up the barriers at the metro?

I also tried the iOS mobile app but it won't accept my US Credit Card.

I read everything on the SL site at https://sl.se/en/fares--tickets/ and related pages.

We also researched the Stockholm pass. It's quite expensive compared to the Copenhagen pass that we purchased a few weeks ago as children and travel are not included. With young kids I'm not sure we could move quickly enough and visit enough attractions each day to make it worthwhile. It allows you to buy the Travel Card, which seems very convenient. But it looks like you can't purchase the Travel Card separately, so that's not an option unless we splurge for the full Stockholm pass.

Sorry for the rambling post; just trying to figure out if I missed anything. Given the above considerations, are single use tickets purchased at the machines in the metro our best option? Thank you!






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What is the best way to get around Stockholm?

The best way to get around Stockholm is by the excellent public transportation system; several bus lines, metro, commuter rails, trams and ferries cover the big city very efficiently. Biking is another popular option for getting around, as the city boasts numerous bike lanes and paths.

What is the penalty for riding the bus train or subway without paying in Sweden?

It's not possible to pay cash for tickets on buses in Stockholm. Failure to show on-demand a valid ticket during a control will result in a penalty fee of 1200 SEK. Stockholmers are always heedful of their beautiful surroundings, and this has led to many inner-city buses running on eco-friendly fuels such as ethanol.

How much does a monthly bus pass cost in Stockholm?

Since January 2022, a full price monthly card costs 970 SEK, and a reduced one 650 SEK.

How much does the metro cost in Stockholm?

SL's ticket pricesPurchase methodAdult fareDiscounted fareApp, contactless payment, ticket machines, ticket booth, ticket agent39 SEK26 SEKSL credits "reskassa" (on SL card)39 SEK26 SEKBought from a conductor (only on tramline 7)54 SEK36 SEK



Travel in Stockholm with SL - How to use the public transportation (bus, metro, com. train and more)




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