Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), also known as Stockholm-Arlanda flygplats, is the largest airport in Sweden and is located about 38 km north of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Stockholm by Express train, Public trains & buses, Flixbus, Flybussarna, Taxi, Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer) or Uber.
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Stockholm Airport (ARN) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
Transfer comparison from ARN airport to downtown
Overview of all airport transfers from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to the City Center (Central Station “Stockholm C”)
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | More | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Express train | 18 Min. | 29 $ | Details |
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Public trains & buses |
40 Min. | 16 $ | Details |
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FlixBus | 45 Min. | 11 $ | Details |
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Flybussarna | 45 Min. | 12 $ | Details |
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Taxi | 35 Min. | 75 $ | Details |
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Private Transfer |
35 Min. | 85 $ | Details |
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Uber | 35 Min. | 55-90 $ | Details |
Notices:
• Public trains and buses can be a first tour of the city, but are only recommended with light luggage.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
18 minutesCost:
320 SEK pp (around 29 $)Description:
‘Arlanda Express’ train from Stockholm Airport, “Arlanda Norra station” (Terminal 5) & “Arlanda Södra station (Terminals 2, 3 & 4) to Stockholm Central Station (also called “Stockholm C”), directly in the city center
Infos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
40 minutesCost:
171 SEK pp (around 16 $)Description:
Public regional trains & buses from Stockholm Airport (“Arlanda Central Station” between Terminals 4 & 5) to Stockholm Central Station (“Stockholm C”), directly in the city center
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
117 SEK pp (around 11 $)Description:
‘FlixBus’ from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (Bus stops at Terminals 2 & 3 and Terminals 4 & 5) to Stockholm Central Station (Bus stop “Cityterminalen”), directly in the city center
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
130 SEK pp (around 12 $)Description:
‘Flybussarna’ from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (Bus stops at Terminal 2 & 3 and Terminal 4 & 5) to Stockholm Central Station (Bus stop “Cityterminalen”), directly in the city center
Official local taxis
Travel time:
35 minutesCost:
800 SEK (around 75 $)Description:
Taxi from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (all terminals) to central Stockholm, Stockholm C or directly to your accommodation in the city center
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
35 minutesCost:
930 SEK (around 85 $)Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (Nameplate in Arrival Hall) to central Stockholm or directly to your accommodation in the city center
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
35 minutesCost:
580-1000 SEK (around 55-90 $)Description:
Uber from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (pick-up location according to Uber App) to the centre of Stockholm, Stockholm C or directly to your accommodationStockholm Travel Tips (AD)
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