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How to Get from Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) to City Centre

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Stockholm Arlanda (ARN)

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Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) to city centre — fastest to cheapest: 1. Arlanda Express: 18 minutes non-stop to Stockholm Central, SEK 320 / €28 single. Every 15 min, 5am-12:30am. 2. Flygbussarna airport coach: 45 minutes to Cityterminalen (next to Central Station), SEK 99 / €8.70. Every 15-30 min, 4am-12am. Best value for budget. 3. Commuter train (Pendeltåg): 38 min to Stockholm Central, SEK 173 / €15 (includes SEK 100 Arlanda supplement). 4. Long-distance trains (SJ): 20-25 min, SEK 99-200. 5. Taxi: 35-45 min, SEK 600-720 / €52-63. 6. Uber/Bolt: SEK 500-650 / €44-57. Distance: 42 km north of Stockholm centre. Currency: Swedish krona (SEK). 1 EUR = 11.5 SEK. Best option: Flygbussarna best value (€8.70 vs €28 Express). Express only worth it if rushed.

Stockholm Arlanda Airport ARN terminal
Stockholm Arlanda (ARN)

Arlanda Express — fastest premium

  • Duration: 18 minutes non-stop airport to Stockholm Central.
  • Frequency: every 15 minutes.
  • Hours: 5am-12:30am.
  • Price: SEK 320 / €28 single. SEK 480 / €42 return.
  • Discount: 2-for-1 weekends (children + adult).
  • Free for under 18: with paying adult.
  • Where to board: Arlanda Norra (Terminals 5+) and Arlanda Södra (Terminals 2,3,4) stations.
  • Stockholm Central: connect to T-bana (metro), commuter trains, intercity SJ trains.
  • Tickets: arlandaexpress.com (sometimes promo €15-20 advance), Trainline, station machines.
  • Free WiFi onboard.
  • Note: €28 is 3x most other options for 17-min savings — only worth it if very tight schedule.

Flygbussarna airport coach — best value

  • Duration: 45 minutes to Cityterminalen (next to Stockholm Central).
  • Frequency: every 15-30 minutes.
  • Hours: 4am-12am.
  • Price: SEK 99 / €8.70 single. Round-trip SEK 199 / €17.50.
  • Where to board: bus terminal outside Terminal 4 + 5.
  • Tickets: flygbussarna.se, app, or driver.
  • Free WiFi.
  • Pros: €19 cheaper than Arlanda Express. Comfortable.
  • Cons: 27 min slower than Express. Traffic-dependent.
  • Best for: most travelers — value + speed balance.

Commuter train (Pendeltåg)

  • Duration: 38 minutes to Stockholm Central.
  • Operator: SL (Stockholm public transport).
  • Frequency: every 30 minutes.
  • Hours: 5am-12:30am.
  • Price: SEK 173 / €15 single. Includes SL ticket SEK 39 + Arlanda supplement SEK 134.
  • Where to board: Arlanda Central station — same platforms as Arlanda Express.
  • Tickets: SL app, machines.
  • Note: SL Access Card holders pay just SEK 134 supplement.
  • Pros: faster than Flygbussarna (38 vs 45 min).
  • Cons: €6 more expensive than Flygbussarna.

Long-distance trains (SJ)

  • Operator: SJ (Swedish Railways).
  • Duration: 20-25 minutes to Stockholm Central.
  • Frequency: every 30-60 minutes.
  • Price: SEK 99-200 / €8.70-17.50 (advance fares cheapest).
  • Where to board: Arlanda Central station.
  • Onward: Uppsala 17 min, Linköping 1h45, Gothenburg 3h, Malmö 4h30.
  • Tickets: SJ app or sj.se. Book early for cheap fares.
  • Best for: onward travel beyond Stockholm.

Taxi + Uber/Bolt

  • Duration: 35-45 minutes.
  • Taxi metered: SEK 600-720 / €52-63 to centre. Use approved companies (Taxi Stockholm, Sverigetaxi, Taxi Kurir).
  • Surcharge warning: Sweden has DEREGULATED taxis — some companies charge SEK 1500+ at airport. ALWAYS ask price beforehand.
  • Use approved taxi companies only: Taxi Stockholm SEK 595, Sverigetaxi SEK 569.
  • Uber: SEK 500-650.
  • Bolt: SEK 450-600.
  • Pre-booked transfer: SEK 600-900.
  • Family of 4: Uber XL SEK 600-800 cheaper than 4× Arlanda Express (SEK 1,280).

From centre back to ARN + tips

  • From Central Station: Arlanda Express 18 min, Flygbussarna 45 min, commuter train 38 min.
  • Currency: Swedish krona (SEK). 1 EUR = 11.5 SEK.
  • Sweden NOT in Eurozone: kept own currency.
  • Schengen: Sweden in Schengen.
  • Card culture: Sweden almost cashless. Cards/Apple Pay everywhere.
  • SL Access Card: reloadable transit card. Useful for Stockholm.
  • White nights: June-July sun barely sets.
  • Apps: SL app (Stockholm transit), SJ app (trains), Flygbussarna app.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cheapest ARN to Stockholm?

Flygbussarna airport coach — SEK 99 / €8.70 single, 45 min to Cityterminalen. Best value. Or SJ trains advance fares from SEK 99. Arlanda Express SEK 320 / €28 — overpriced for 17 min savings.

How long Arlanda to Stockholm?

Arlanda Express 18 min non-stop (fastest). SJ trains 20-25 min. Commuter train 38 min. Flygbussarna 45 min. Taxi 35-45 min. ARN is far (42 km north).

ARN taxi warning?

Sweden has DEREGULATED taxis — some companies charge SEK 1500+ at airport. Use APPROVED companies only: Taxi Stockholm SEK 595, Sverigetaxi SEK 569, Taxi Kurir. Always ask price BEFORE getting in.

Arlanda Express vs Flygbussarna?

Arlanda Express SEK 320 / 18 min (premium). Flygbussarna SEK 99 / 45 min (best value). Express €19 more for 27 min savings — worth it only if very rushed.

ARN open 24 hours?

Arlanda Express 5am-12:30am. Flygbussarna 4am-12am. Commuter train 5am-12:30am. Taxi/Uber 24/7 SEK 500-720. Late-night arrivals: taxi/Uber only.

Sweden currency at Arlanda?

Swedish krona (SEK), NOT Euro. ATMs dispense SEK. Cards everywhere — Sweden almost cashless. Apple/Google Pay accepted on transit.

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Last reviewed: April 2026
Author: Kir Rud, Grandgo editorial
Sources consulted: official tourism authorities, government health and law publications, peer-reviewed travel references. This article is for informational purposes; for formal advice, consult the relevant authority.

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