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How to get from Stockholm Airport (ARN) ✈️ to the City Center
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, Regional train, Bus, Flixbus, Flybussarna, Taxi, Welcome Pickup or Uber.
⏱️ The fastest transfer is by Express train
💸 The cheapest transfer is by FlixBus
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
Overview of all airport transfers from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to the City Center (Central Station “Stockholm C”)
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express train ⏱️ | 18 Min. | 299 SEK (29 €) | Details |
| Regional train | 40 Min. | 157 SEK (15 €) | Details |
| FlixBus 💸 | 45 Min. | 90 SEK (9 €) | Details |
| Flybussarna | 45 Min. | 119 SEK (11 €) | Details |
| Taxi | 35 Min. | 650 SEK (65 €) | Details |
| Welcome Pickup | 35 Min. | 770 SEK (75 €) | Details |
| Uber | 35 Min. | 550 SEK (55 €) | Details |
Additional note: 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.
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
⏱️ 18 minutesCost:
299 SEK (around 29 €) ppDescription:
‘Arlanda Express’ from Stockholm Airport (“Arlanda Express platform” at Terminals 2, 3 & 4 and at Terminal 5) to Stockholm Central Station (also called “Stockholm C”), directly in the city center
Infos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
40 minutesCost:
157 SEK (around 15 €) ppDescription:
Regional train line ’40’ from Stockholm Airport (“Arlanda Central Station” in SkyCity between Terminals 4 and 5) to Stockholm Central Station (“Stockholm C”), directly in the city center
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
💸 90 SEK pp (around 9 €)Description:
‘FlixBus’ from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (Bus stop at Terminal 2/3 and at Terminal 4) to Stockholm Central Station (Stockholm C, Bus stop “Cityterminalen”), directly in the city center
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
119 SEK (around 11 €) ppDescription:
‘Flybussarna’ from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (Bus stop at Terminal 4) to Stockholm Central Station (Stockholm C), directly in the city center
Official local taxis
Travel time:
35 minutesCost:
500-650 SEK (around 50-65 €)Description:
Taxi from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (all terminals) to the centre of Stockholm, Stockholm C or directly to accommodation in the city center
Book a Welcome Pickup ↗
Travel time:
35 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
770 SEK (around 75 €)Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (nameplate in Arrival Hall) to central Stockholm or directly to your accommodation
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
35 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
550-600 SEK (around 55-60 €)Description:
Uber from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (pick-up location according to Uber App) to the centre of Stockholm, Stockholm C or directly to your accommodationRoute from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Stockholm Central Station “Stockholm C”
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