Ferry operators compared
SL vs Storstockholms Lokaltrafik
An objective, data-based look at SL and Storstockholms Lokaltrafik — their route networks, fleets and the crossings they both serve.
Sweden
- Routes
- 46
- Founded
- 1967
- Base
- Stockholm, Sweden
Onboard
Routes they both serve
On these crossings you can choose between SL and Storstockholms Lokaltrafik.
- Ekensberg brygga → Kungshättan brygga
- Ekensberg brygga → Lilla Essingen brygga
- Ekudden brygga → Sticklinge brygga
- Ekudden brygga → Tranholmen brygga
- Finnboda hamn brygga → Kvarnholmen brygga
- Frihamnen → Lidingö Larsberg brygga
- Frihamnen → Stockholm Ropsten brygga
- Klara Mälarstrand → Lilla Essingen brygga
- Koviksudde brygga → Norra Lagnö brygga
- Koviksudde brygga → Riset brygga
- Kungshättan brygga → Ekensberg brygga
- Kungshättan brygga → Tappström
- Kvarnholmen brygga → Finnboda hamn brygga
- Kvarnholmen brygga → Stockholm Blockhusudden brygga
- Lidingö Larsberg brygga → Frihamnen
- Lidingö Larsberg brygga → Nacka strand Sjövägen
- Lilla Essingen brygga → Ekensberg brygga
- Lilla Essingen brygga → Klara Mälarstrand
- Nacka strand Sjövägen → Lidingö Larsberg brygga
- Nacka strand Sjövägen → Stockholm Blockhusudden brygga
- Nacka strand Sjövägen → Stockholm Nybrokajen
- Norra Lagnö brygga → Ålstäket brygga
- Riset brygga → Stockholm Slussen kajen
- Sticklinge brygga → Ekudden brygga
- Sticklinge brygga → Storholmen södra brygga
- Stockholm Blockhusudden brygga → Kvarnholmen brygga
- Stockholm Blockhusudden brygga → Nacka strand Sjövägen
- Stockholm Nybrokajen → Nacka strand Sjövägen
- Stockholm Ropsten brygga → Frihamnen
- Stockholm Ropsten brygga → Tranholmen brygga
- Stockholm Slussen kajen → Riset brygga
- Stockholm Slussen kajen → Stockholm Strömkajen
- Stockholm Strömkajen → Stockholm Slussen kajen
- Storholmen södra brygga → Mor Annas brygga
- Storholmen södra brygga → Sticklinge brygga
- Tappström → Kungshättan brygga
- Tranholmen brygga → Ekudden brygga
- Tranholmen brygga → Stockholm Ropsten brygga
Which should you choose?
Based on the data we track, Storstockholms Lokaltrafik has the wider route network, and they compete head-to-head on 38 crossings such as Ekensberg brygga → Kungshättan brygga and Ekensberg brygga → Lilla Essingen brygga. SL lists contactless card, sl app, sl card or paper ticket, customer services 24 hours, every day of the year, sign language and easy-read site versions that Storstockholms Lokaltrafik doesn't. On any route they both run, the practical choice comes down to the departure time that fits your plans, the crossing duration and the onboard facilities you need — open the route page to see both operators' sailings side by side, and confirm fares and times before booking.
Frequently asked questions
Do SL and Storstockholms Lokaltrafik run the same routes?
Yes — they both operate 38 of the same crossings, so on those routes you can choose between them by departure time and onboard experience.
Which operator has more routes, SL or Storstockholms Lokaltrafik?
SL serves 46 routes and Storstockholms Lokaltrafik serves 47 routes across the network we track.
How do I choose between SL and Storstockholms Lokaltrafik?
On a shared crossing the choice usually comes down to the departure time that suits you, crossing duration and onboard facilities. Compare both on the specific route page and confirm details with the operator before booking.