How To Get From Stockholm Airport to City Center Best Way – All Possible Ways (Updated 2023)

Last updated on April 18th, 2023 at 10:34 am

How To Get From Stockholm Airport to City Center Best Way – You can go by bus, train, shuttle bus, taxi and private transfer.

What Is The Distance From Stockholm Airport to City Center?

The distance from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to city center is 45 kilometers. Click here to book online Stockholm activities and day trips

The train travel time from Stockholm airport to downtown is around 20-30 minutes. The train fare from Stockholm airport to Stockholm city center is €28.

The taxi travel time by taxi from Stockholm airport to downtown is around 40 minutes. The taxi fare from Stockholm airport to city center is around €50.

What Is The Cheapest Way From Stockholm Airport to City Center?

The cheapest way from Stockholm Arlanda Airport is by public bus for €4. The bus travel time Stockholm airport to city center is around 45 minutes.

What Is The Best Way From Stockholm Airport to City Center?

The best way from Stockholm airport to city center is by shuttle bus if you book online can cost €11 for 40 minutes of travel time to Stockholm city center.

You can also rent a car in Stockholm airport or get a private transfer that can be cheaper than a taxi.

Read here best breakfast in Sweden, best drinks in Sweden, how to get from Gothenburg airport to city center, Malmo airport to city center and if you want to read my adventures traveling by bicycle in Sweden

SIM CARD AT STOCKHOLM AIRPORT

I wouldn’t recommend you to buy a sim card at Stockholm airport. If you wish comfort you can buy eSim online and if you aren’t in a hurry just go around phone shops in the city and compare prices to buy the cheapest sim card in Stockholm. Read here best Sweden eSim and Sweden sim card for tourist.

You can find the cheapest Swedish eSim with Airalo Sweden eSim prepaid for $4.5 USD with 1 GB data valid for 7 days (USING DISCOUNT CODE GAMINTRAVELER 10%). For $8 USD with 3 GB data, for $12 USD with 5 GB data valid for 30 days. For $18 USD with 10 GB data valid for 30 days.

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WHERE TO STAY IN STOCKHOLM

You can access a dorm that can go up to €30. And while a hotel that is a double room in a budget can go up to €90.

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How To Get From Stockholm Airport to Downtown

Arlanda Airport Bus to City Center (Best Way)

The best way from Arlanda Stockholm airport to city center is by shuttle bus. Arlanda Airport Bus is run by private companies. The buses are leaving every 10–15 minutes from 6 30 am until midnight (at night buses can leave every 45 minutes).

The bus ride from Arlanda airport to city center (Cityterminalen) takes around 45 minutes and free wifi. The Arlanda Airport Bus is starting from Terminal 2 but will stop in the others too (you will find them easy outside the airport).

The Arlanda airport bus fare is €11.30 (120SEK) and you can buy online in advance (sometimes even half of the price with Flixbus) or to the bus driver with a card no cash. You can have one piece of luggage included and they will charge you 20 SEK for an extra bag. Children up to 7 years old are free of charge.

Bus Route From Arlanda Airport to City Center

Arlanda Airport – Järva krog – Frösunda – Haga Norra – Haga Södra – Norra Stationsgatan – Eriksplan -Cityterminalen

Public Bus Schedule 583 Plus Train 42X or 41 From Arlanda Airport To Downtown (Cheapest Way)

The cheapest way from Stockholm airport to Stockholm city center is by public bus. You can take the Public Bus 583 from Terminal 5 at Arlanda airport to get to Märsta Station. Check here Bus 583 route and schedule!

The public bus plus train fare from Arlanda airport is €4 and the travel time is around 20 minutes. You can get the train 42X or 41 it will take another 40 minutes more to reach Central Train Station.

Arlanda Express Train from Stockholm Airport To City Center (Fastest Way)

The fastest way from Arlanda airport to city center is by train. The total travel time by train from Stockholm to Stockholm Central Station (Stockholm C) is only 20 minutes. The train is connected in all the Terminals at Arlanda airport. You can buy the tickets in the vending machine at the airport or booking online!

Train Fare/Schedule from Stockholm Airport To Stockholm City Center

Arlanda Express fare from Stockholm airport to city center is €28 which is 299 SEK for one way and 579 SEK for a return. Children until 7 years old are free of charge and up to 25 years old they will pay half of the ticket 149 SEK for one way. The fast trains are leaving every 10-15 minutes from the airport and out of the city from 5 am until 1 am.

Regular Train From Arlanda Airport To City Center

The regular train fare from Stockholm airport to city center is 151 SEK around €15 and the total travel time is 40 minutes to Stockholm Central Station. It’s the SkyCity but don’t get confused with Arlanda Express which is faster and more expensive.

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A day ticket costs 155 SEK for 24 hours, for 3 days 310 SEK and 405 SEK for 7 days.

Getting a Go City Travel Pass for Stockholm

If you’re looking at making the most out of your Stockholm trip, we suggest you check out the Go City sightseeing pass which allows you unlimited access to all the spots you want to visit (that are included in the pass) and other tour perks for a discounted price and without lining up for physical tickets.

TAXI FROM STOCKHOLM AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER

If you go from Stockholm Airport to city center by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi from Stockholm Airport to city center is around 40 minutes.

The taxi fare from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to city center is around €50-60. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.

UBER STOCKHOLM AIRPORT TO STOCKHOLM CITY CENTER

If you are ordering Uber in Stockholm you should know that prices are similar to taxis. You can pre-book with Uber app from your phone and go to the pickup point in the airport. Expect to pay around €60 depending on your destination and time of the d

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM STOCKHOLM AIRPORT TO DOWNTOWN

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and is only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort after your flight to Stockholm. Prices are around €80 and you can fit up to 4 people. It could be €20 per person.

RENTING A CAR AT STOCKHOLM AIRPORT

There are many options for renting a car in Stockholm’s airport. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Stockholm and planning to move around. It will take you 40 minutes to get to Stockholm city center from the airport in a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Europcar available in the airport. Prices can be around €30-40 per day.

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BEST WAY STOCKHOLM AIRPORT TO STOCKHOLM CITY CENTER

The best way from Stockholm airport to city center is by airport bus for €11 if you book online and it will take 40 minutes especially if you go on a budget you can go by public bus and train for €4-5 to Stockholm city center especially if you are traveling light.

The best way from Stockholm airport to city center by train for €28 if you prefer the fastest since is the fastest way around 20-30 minutes.

The best way from Stockholm airport to city center if you prefer comfort by taxi or a private transfer for €50. If you are planning to move around Stockholm and you are traveling with more people renting a car can be a great option especially if you rent Airbnb outskirts of Stockholm.

ACCOMMODATION BUDGET TRAVEL IN STOCKHOLM

Accommodation in Stockholm you can access a dorm that can go up to €30. And while a hotel that is a double room in a budget can go up to €90.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION IN SWEDEN BEFORE YOUR TRIP WITH BOOKING

CASH AND ATMS IN SWEDEN

The currency used in Sweden is Swedish Krona. The exact currency of the Euro to the dollar is A €1 = 10 SEK. You can use debit cards everywhere in Sweden. ATMs are available and accessible in all parts of the country.

Click here to know the exchange rate between the Euro and your currency!

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