Stockholm airport to city centre
Prices and journey times checked 2026-11-11. Always confirm with the operator before you travel.
Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) is north of the city. The Arlanda Express reaches Stockholm Central in about 18 minutes. SL commuter trains take about 40 minutes.
How long it takes and how often
The Arlanda Express runs from early morning to after midnight, about every 15 minutes at peak. SL commuter trains run about twice an hour. Flygbussarna coaches take 40 to 50 minutes.
Options and prices
- Arlanda Express: 349 SEK adult one way, 598 SEK return. Early bird 199 SEK if booked 5 or more days ahead
- Arlanda Express: 199 SEK for youth (18 to 25), pensioners and children. Children travel free with a ticket holder aged 26 or over
- SL commuter train (line 41): an SL ticket plus an Arlanda station fee. The SL app shows the total
- Flygbussarna coach: 129 SEK one way
- Taxi to the centre: about 600 to 900 SEK
Where to buy tickets
- Arlanda Express: online, at Stockholm Central (counter or machines) and at Arlanda information desks or machines
- SL commuter train: SL app, SL sales points or Arlanda Central station counter
- Flygbussarna: online or on the bus
- Pay the Arlanda station fee at the counter in SkyCity if it is not in your fare
Arlanda Express (official site) ↗
Once you arrive
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Stockholm airport to the city centre?
Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) is north of the city. The Arlanda Express reaches Stockholm Central in about 18 minutes. SL commuter trains take about 40 minutes. The Arlanda Express runs from early morning to after midnight, about every 15 minutes at peak. SL commuter trains run about twice an hour. Flygbussarna coaches take 40 to 50 minutes.
How much does it cost to get from Stockholm airport to the centre?
Arlanda Express: 349 SEK adult one way, 598 SEK return. Early bird 199 SEK if booked 5 or more days ahead. Arlanda Express: 199 SEK for youth (18 to 25), pensioners and children. Children travel free with a ticket holder aged 26 or over. SL commuter train (line 41): an SL ticket plus an Arlanda station fee. The SL app shows the total. Flygbussarna coach: 129 SEK one way. Taxi to the centre: about 600 to 900 SEK.
Where do I buy tickets at Stockholm airport?
Arlanda Express: online, at Stockholm Central (counter or machines) and at Arlanda information desks or machines SL commuter train: SL app, SL sales points or Arlanda Central station counter Flygbussarna: online or on the bus Pay the Arlanda station fee at the counter in SkyCity if it is not in your fare
Any tips for the airport transfer in Stockholm?
The Arlanda Express is the fastest. A normal SL ticket does not cover Arlanda station, so add the station fee.