Saint Petersburg to Stockholm by bus
Stockholm lies 691 km (429 mi) west of Saint Petersburg, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 38 min including stops, over roughly 843 km (524 mi) of road.
| Saint Petersburg | Stockholm | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Sweden |
| Population | 5.4 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) |
Clocks in Stockholm are 1 h behind Saint Petersburg right now, so a 12 h 38 min journey lands only 11 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Stockholm
Crossing from Russia into Sweden: money changes from the Ruble to the Krona (SEK); the dialling code becomes +46; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book buses from Saint Petersburg to Stockholm
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Staying in Stockholm
Our booking partner lists 534 places to stay in Stockholm. Of the 363 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (163), and 11 are five-star. Across 261 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 811,373 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Stockholm from Saint Petersburg?
691 km (429 mi) in a straight line, west of Saint Petersburg; by road roughly 843 km (524 mi).
How long does it take to get from Saint Petersburg to Stockholm by bus?
About 12 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saint Petersburg and Stockholm?
Stockholm is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Stockholm against Europe/Moscow).
What currency do I need in Stockholm?
The Krona (SEK).
Where can I stay in Stockholm?
Our booking partner lists 534 places to stay in Stockholm, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.