Town in Gotland, Sweden
Getting around Visby
How to get around Visby
The old town is for walking; rent a bike or take Gotlandsbuss to beaches and Fårö. Cars help for the rest of the island.
Ways to get around Visby
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Gotlandsbuss (island buses) | About 30–40 SEK in town | Frequent in summer; use the Gotland transit app |
| Bike rental | About 150–250 SEK per day | Flat roads and many cycling routes around the island |
| Ferry from Nynäshamn or Oskarshamn | From about 300 SEK per person | Destination Gotland, 3–3.5 h; book ahead in summer |
Taxis in Visby
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps; taxis are few and must be booked by phone. Book ahead in summer or ferry arrival times.
Arriving in Visby
Visby Airport (VBY)
About 3 km from town; bus or taxi 10 min, around 100–150 SEK; direct flights from Stockholm in about 40 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. EU/EEA licences are valid; most others work for visits if in Latin script, otherwise carry an IDP.
- Onward travel in Sweden: SJ trains link Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö in 3–5 hours, and night trains run to Lapland. Coaches are cheaper; domestic flights save time in the north.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Visby?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps; taxis are few and must be booked by phone. Book ahead in summer or ferry arrival times.
What's the best way to get around Visby?
The old town is for walking; rent a bike or take Gotlandsbuss to beaches and Fårö. Cars help for the rest of the island.
How do I get from the airport to Visby?
About 3 km from town; bus or taxi 10 min, around 100–150 SEK; direct flights from Stockholm in about 40 min.
Is Visby walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- SJ (national rail)
- SL (Stockholm public transport)
- Destination Gotland (ferries)
- Gotland tourism
- Swedavia Visby Airport
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