Arlanda Airport (ARN) is located about 40 kilometers north of Stockholm city center. There are several convenient ways to travel between the airport and the city, each catering to different needs for speed, comfort, and budget. map streetview/map Wikipedia
Info Stockholm Central Station/City/Metro.
Fastest Option: Arlanda Express Train
- Travel Time: 18 minutes. Travel planner
- Frequency: Every 10–15 minutes
- Where: Platforms directly underneath the arrival terminals
- Price: Around 340 SEK one way (discounts for groups and advance purchase)
- Features: Non-stop, free WiFi, environmentally friendly
- How: Follow signs for ”Arlanda Express” in the arrivals hall, buy tickets online, from machines, or at the platform.
- Info Stockholm Cityterminalen
Cheaper Public Transport: Commuter Train (SL)
- Travel Time: 38–43 minutes, Travel planner
- Frequency: Twice an hour,
- Where: Arlanda Central Station in Sky City (between Terminals 4 & 5)
- Price: Covered by SL travelcard (24/72-hour or 7-day), but a supplement fee of about 130–147 SEK applies for Arlanda station
- How: Buy an SL travelcard at airport kiosks or via the SL app. Board the commuter train (Pendeltåg) towards Stockholm City.
Cheapest Public Transport: SL Bus + Train via Märsta
- Travel Time: ~60 minutes Travel planner
- How:
- Take SL commuter train to Märsta station (no supplement fee). Departures Timetable
- Transfer to SL bus 583 to Arlanda
- Price: Free if you have an SL travelcard; otherwise, a single journey is about 43 SEK
- Best for: Travelers with time and wanting to save money35.
Direct Airport Buses (Flygbussarna, Flixbus, Terravision)
- Travel Time: 35–50 minutes (depending on traffic)
- Frequency: Every 15–30 minutes
- Where: Buses depart from outside the terminals, arrive at Cityterminalen (next to Central Station)
- Price: From 75 SEK one way (discounts for return/group tickets)
- Features: Free WiFi, luggage storage.
Taxi or Rideshare (Uber, etc.)
- Travel Time: 35–45 minutes (traffic dependent)
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- Price: 500–1000 SEK (fixed price recommended)
- Where: Taxi ranks outside arrivals; Uber pickup via app
- Best for: Groups, heavy luggage, or door-to-door convenience.
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Summary Table
| Option | Time | Frequency | Price (SEK) | Where to Buy Tickets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlanda Express Train | 18 min | 10–15 min | 340 | Online, machines, platform | Fastest, group discounts |
| Commuter Train (SL) | 38–43 min | 2x/hour | SL card +130–147 supplement | SL app, kiosks | Cheaper, supplement fee applies |
| Bus (Flygbussarna, etc.) | 35–50 min | 15–30 min | 75–140 | Online, at bus, app | Direct to city, free WiFi |
| Taxi/Uber | 35–45 min | On demand | 500–1000 | At rank, via app | Door-to-door, fixed price recommended |
| SL Train+Bus via Märsta | ~60 min | Frequent | SL card/43 | SL app, kiosks | Cheapest, 1 transfer |
Tips 1:
- Buy tickets in advance for best prices, especially for Arlanda Express and airport buses.
- SL travelcards are cost-effective if you plan to use Stockholm public transport frequently.
- Taxis should have fixed prices displayed; avoid unlicensed taxis
Tips 2.
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