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Borås, textile town
Borås, nicknamed textile town, is a city in the west of Sweden with a strong textile industry and research facilities within textile production. Among others, Smart Textiles is a Swedish centre for research, development and production of textiles that integrate advanced technology – from basic research and prototypes to the commercialisation of products.
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Public transportation

Swedes use their public transportation frequently. There are various types of coupons according to each city's bus, metro or tram system. These are usually bought in kiosks, information centres or an app.

Last updated 23 January 2023

Stockholm

Stockholm has an extensive network of underground trains (T-bana), commuter trains and buses. Vintage trams operate from the city centre to Djurgården island during the summer. Underground station entrances are marked with a blue T on a white background. 

Find out more about Stockholm public transportation, timetables and ticket information at SL.

Gothenburg

Gothenburg has gathered some information on tickets, apps, maps and much more that you as a visitor might find useful when travelling in Gothenburg. Find out more at goteborg.com.

Malmö and Skåne

Skånetrafiken is the name of the public transportation system in Skåne. It includes buses and trains in all of Skåne and Malmö as well as trains to Denmark and buses and trains across the county lines all the way to Göteborg and Alvesta. 

Long-distance bus service in Sweden

Travel by train in Sweden

Regional public transportation – from north to south