Sweden is the most visited country in Scandinavia, which is why the country’s transport infrastructure is very good. The country has many roads and highways with high-quality coverage. The problem of traffic jams during the rush hours in many major cities is dealt with by local authorities constantly expanding interchanges. At the moment, the length of the motorways is 600,000 kilometers. There is a good network of public transportation in cities. Other than buses, there are also trams and trolleybuses in large cities. Tickets can be purchased at newspaper kiosks, or directly from drivers upon boarding. The fare is quite affordable, and children under the age of three can ride for free. The bus network has more than 450 routes, so you can easily reach anywhere in the Kingdom. It is also worth mentioning, that buses run strictly according to a schedule. In Stockholm operates a metro too, which has four branches.
Many taxi companies are operational in Sweden. For a kilometer ride, you will pay around 8-10 SEK, and another 20-25 SEK for pickup. However, there are carrier companies with fixed fares. On weekends and holidays, taxi fares are slightly higher than on weekdays. Air transportation system is also available in the country. About 45 airports are made accessible to travelers. The largest airport is located in Stockholm. It has five comfortable terminals where travelers can find absolutely everything they could need. The largest air company is “Scandinavian Airlines”. It is worthwhile to note that bicycling is also popular in Sweden. In large cities, there are extensive networks of bike lanes. Tourists can hire a bicycle at any rental point, and even at some airports.
Read all...