Getting to and from Arlanda Airport

How to choose

• Prioritize time: Take Arlanda Express. If your hotel isn’t near Central Station, continue by metro/bus or consider a taxi for the last leg.
• Balance time and cost: Take Flygbussarna (usually ~45 minutes, comfortable with luggage space).
• Lowest cost: Take SL bus to Märsta + commuter train. Best if you’ll use an SL day or week pass anyway.

The options

Arlanda Express (non-stop airport train)

Arlanda Express is the non-stop airport train to Stockholm Central. Trains run every 10–15 minutes and the ride takes 18 minutes.

Carriages are modern, clean, and quiet, with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and toilets onboard. If you want the quickest, least fussy transfer, this is it.

It’s also the most expensive public-transport option, so check for group discounts when buying two or more tickets in one purchase.

You can buy tickets in the app (iOS or Android) or on the website. There are also ticket machines by the escalators down to the platforms and a sales point in Terminal 5 arrivals.

• What it is: Non-stop train between Arlanda and Stockholm Central.
• Time: 18 minutes.
• Price: See table for the current fare and group discounts.
• Where it drops you: Stockholm Central Station (T-Centralen metro is in the same complex).
• How to buy: Arlanda Express website/app or station machines.
• Pros: Fastest; frequent departures; comfortable; Wi-Fi and power outlets.
• Cons: Pricier than other public transport; you may still need metro/bus/taxi for the last leg.
• Apps: iOS and Android
• More info: Arlanda Express website

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Flygbussarna (airport coaches)

Flygbussarna (literally “airport coaches” in Swedish) runs direct buses between Arlanda and Cityterminalen, which is next to Central Station. Coaches leave about every 15–30 minutes. The ride is typically around 45 minutes, but traffic can add time.

Buses have luggage racks and onboard Wi-Fi. If you want something simple, comfortable, and cheaper than the train, this is a solid middle-ground choice.

Buy tickets in the app or on the website for the best price; on-site options may cost more.

• What it is: Direct coaches between Arlanda and Cityterminalen (next to Central Station).
• Time: ~45 minutes
• Price: See table (app/web usually cheapest).
• Where it drops you: Cityterminalen (short indoor walk to Central Station/T-Centralen).
• How to buy: Flygbussarna app/website or at the stop.
• Pros: Good price-to-comfort balance; luggage space; frequent departures.
• Cons: Slower than train; traffic can add time.
• More info: Flygbussarna website

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Taxi and ride-hailing

Taxi and ride-hailing are the simplest door-to-door options. It takes about 35–45 minutes between Arlanda and the Stockholm city center (depending on traffic).

Per-person cost can be reasonable if you’re three or four people. Each company sets its own fares in Stockholm, so confirm a fixed price before you get in. You’re not obliged to take the first car in the queue.

Apps like Uber and Bolt show the price upfront and let you schedule pickups; follow airport signs to the ride-hail pickup areas. See the table for typical fare ranges.

• What it is: Door-to-door with a fixed fare from reputable companies or ride-hailing apps.
• Time: ~35–45 minutes, traffic depending.
• Price: See table. Splitting between 3–4 people often beats train price per person.
• How to book: Taxi rank at the terminal, taxi company apps, or ride-hailing apps.

Tips:

• Ask for a fixed price before you get in.
• You don’t have to take the first car in line.
• Uber and Bolt let you schedule and show prices in-app.
• Taxi company info: Taxi Stockholm · Sverigetaxi · Taxi Kurir
• Ride hailing info: Uber · Bolt

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SL public transport (two options)

SL runs Stockholm’s public transport. From Arlanda you have two options:

Option A	Option B
The commuter train from Arlanda C (in SkyCity, between Terminals 4 and 5) straight to Stockholm Central, or	A local bus to Märsta followed by the commuter train to Central.

• What it is: Use Stockholm’s public transport (SL) to reach the city.
• Option A is quicker and direct but includes the Arlanda C passage fee.
• Option B is slower with one change, but one SL single covers the whole trip within its validity window. Note: There’s no dedicated luggage space, which you have on coaches.

Option A: SL commuter train from Arlanda C

• Time: ~39 minutes.
• Price: See table (Arlanda C passage fee + SL single).
• Where it drops you: Stockholm Central Station.
• Pros: Direct to Central; predictable schedule.
• Cons: Passage fee makes it less cheap; luggage space is limited compared with coaches.
• Note: Arlanda C is in SkyCity, between Terminals 4 and 5.

Option B: SL bus to Märsta + commuter train

• Time: ~60 minutes with smooth connections.
• Price: See table (one SL single covers the whole trip within its validity window).
• Where it drops you: Stockholm Central Station.
• Pros: Cheapest; ideal if you already plan to buy an SL day/week pass.
• Cons: Slowest; a change in Märsta; limited luggage space. More info: SL tickets and travel to/from Arlanda (official site)

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FAQ

Can I pay for SL with a bank card?
Yes, contactless payment works on many services, but the SL app is usually simplest if you’ll ride more than once.

Is the Arlanda C passage fee included in SL tickets?
No. If you use the commuter train from Arlanda C, you pay the passage fee plus an SL ticket.

Where do the buses and trains drop me?
Arlanda Express and the SL commuter train arrive at Stockholm Central Station. Flygbussarna arrives at Cityterminalen, which is next door and connected indoors.

Which option is best with big luggage?
Flygbussarna (coaches) or taxi/ride-hailing. Commuter trains have less dedicated space for suitcases.

Do I need cash?
No. Card and mobile payments are standard for tickets and taxis.

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