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Travelling Stockholm with a Pet: Public Transport Guide
🇸🇪Stockholm, Sweden·Updated 18 April 2026
Stockholm's public transport network, operated by SL (Storstockholms Lokaltrafik), is generally pet-friendly with some conditions. Dogs are allowed on all SL services, metro (tunnelbana), trams, buses, and local trains, provided they are kept on a short leash or carried in a transport carrier. Dogs do not require a ticket. The archipelago ferry service, operated by Waxholmsbolaget, is also dog-friendly. Understanding the rules across these different services makes getting around Stockholm with a dog genuinely easy.
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💡 Quick Tips
- 1.Travel outside peak hours (before 07:30 or after 09:00 in the morning, and after 18:30 in the evening) for the most comfortable experience with your dog
- 2.The SL app (available for iOS and Android) shows real-time crowding on metro lines, useful for planning dog travel
- 3.Waxholmsbolaget ferries to the outer archipelago islands are a highlight, dogs are welcome and the deck is a great place to sit with your pet in summer
- 4.Keep a water bottle and collapsible bowl for longer tram and bus journeys, Stockholm's public transport vehicles can get warm in summer
Frequently Asked Questions
Do dogs need a ticket on Stockholm public transport?
No. Dogs travel free on all SL services including metro, tram, bus, and local trains. They must be on a short leash or in a carrier.
Can I take my dog on the archipelago ferries?
Yes. Waxholmsbolaget ferries allow dogs on all routes. Dogs must be on a leash and are welcome on deck. Note that a standard SL card does not cover these ferries, buy a Waxholmsbolaget ticket separately.
Are dogs allowed on Stockholm trams?
Yes. Dogs on a leash are welcome on all SL trams, including tram 7 to Djurgården. Dogs travel free.
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