{"id":10589,"date":"2023-12-19T20:04:28","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T19:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/blogs\/studentblog\/?p=10589"},"modified":"2023-12-19T20:04:28","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T19:04:28","slug":"commuting-in-stockholm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/blogs\/studentblog\/2023\/12\/commuting-in-stockholm\/","title":{"rendered":"Commuting in Stockholm"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hello everybody and welcome to this new post! Today, I’d like to give you an overview of the different options that are available when it comes to Stockholm public transport. Getting around Stockholm is really easy and can even be fun, given that you get to experience some amazing views! Let’s get started 😀<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The lovely view from the subway that I get to enjoy every morning!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Basics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let’s start with some general information about public transportation in Stockholm. All of Stockholm public transport is run by SL<\/a> (Storstockholms Lokaltrafik) and, in order to travel with SL, you will need to have a valid ticket. For a student, a single ticket costs 26 SEK and lasts 75 minutes. This means that you’ll be able to take as many journeys as you want during those 75 minutes, but you will only pay one single ticket. Also, there is no division in zones in Stockholm: hence, the price will be the same regardless of where you are in the city. That’s great, because some trains can take you as far as 90 minutes from the city center!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Stockholm, you’ll be able to commute by train, bus, subway, tram and even boats! One of my favourite Summer activities is, indeed, to jump on a SL boat and explore some island around the city: it’s a very fun and cheap way to get in contact with the Swedish nature and have some fun time with your friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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KTH is right in front of the Tekniska H\u00f6gskolan subway station<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Student Discounts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Undoubtedly, one of the many perks of being a student in Stockholm is having public transportation discounts. Indeed, considering how well organised public transport is in Stockholm, you have access to relatively cheap tickets: a one-month ticket for students costs 650 SEK (December 2023), while a 7-day ticket is 290 SEK. You also have other ticket options that you can buy on the app and use from your phone or through a physical SL card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A lovely sunset, as seen from Stockholm subway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Alternatives to Public Transport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you prefer to commute alone and have your own freedom, you do have some student-friendly options in Stockholm! While taxi rides can be expensive, having a bicycle in Stockholm is fairly common and definitely worth it! You will find plenty of cheap options in second-hand shops online, and Stockholm is very bike-friendly: there are plenty of bicycle lanes for you to get around the city easily, as well as many bike mechanics where you can have your bike fixed in case of problems. Definitely a go-to option if you fancy physical activity and independence from public transport!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, there are different companies providing rentable scooters and electric bikes, which come in handy especially if you are on a rush and cannot wait for public transport!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only downside of not choosing public transport is that you don’t get to experience the beautiful Stockholm subway. Did you know that it is condered to be the longest art exhibition of the world? If you are curious, check out Sai’s last post about top five subway station art<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stadion subway station and its beautiful art!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Overall, I really think public transport works really well here and is worth the money. You can get everywhere, you have plenty of options available at every time of the day, and major interruptions are rare. Plus, I find having just one ticket option to be particularly handy, since you don’t have to think about what zone you are in or if you need any additional tickets. Travelling is as simple as tapping your SL card!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tap and go!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I thank you very much for reading and wish you happy holidays! We will continue posting during Christmas time, so don’t forget to check the blog out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, don’t forget to check out Sam’s last post “Home is never far away in Stockholm<\/a>“and be sure to get in touch with us<\/a> in case you had any questions, so that we can help you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ll see you in the next post!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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