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Arlanda Airport to Stockholm

The quickest way from Arlanda to Stockholm Central is usually the Arlanda Express (18–20 min). The cheapest is the SL commuter train (pendeltåg).

  1. ARNArrivalsArlanda Express stations under Terminals 2/3/4 and Terminal 5
  2. Arlanda Express · 18–20 min
  3. Stockholm CentralArlanda Express
  4. Onward to the centre
  5. Stockholm CentralStockholm

Stockholm Central is 36 km (22 mi) from the terminal in a straight line.

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ARNStockholm Central36 km (22 mi)straight line · actual routes vary
Markers only: Arlanda (ARN) and Stockholm Central. Routes depend on the mode; see each option below.

Best option by situation

Cheapest
SL commuter train (pendeltåg)
Fastest
Arlanda Express
Heavy luggage
Arlanda Express, Flygbussarna airport coach

Every option compared

OptionFrom → toTimePriceHours
Arlanda Express
Arlanda Express		Arlanda Express stations under Terminals 2/3/4 and Terminal 5 → Stockholm Central18–20 minkr 340
as of 1 October 2026		Every 12–15 minutes
Flygbussarna airport coach
Flygbussarna		Coach stops outside each terminal → Cityterminalen (Stockholm Central)35–45 minVariesEvery 15–30 minutes
SL commuter train (pendeltåg)
SL		Arlanda C station → Stockholm City38–45 minVariesTwice an hour

Step by step

Arlanda Express train

Pick-up
Arlanda Express stations under Terminals 2/3/4 and Terminal 5
Goes to
Stockholm Central
Time
18–20 min
Price
kr 340 (1 October 2026)
Frequency
Every 12–15 minutes
Payment
Card at the gate, app or online
  1. Follow the yellow Arlanda Express signs.
  2. Tap your card at the gate or buy a ticket online (early booking is cheaper; a standard adult single is SEK 340).
  3. Non-stop to Stockholm Central in 18 minutes.

Flygbussarna airport coach coach

Pick-up
Coach stops outside each terminal
Goes to
Cityterminalen (Stockholm Central)
Time
35–45 min
Frequency
Every 15–30 minutes
Payment
Online or card on board
  1. Board outside your terminal; buy a ticket online or by card on board.
  2. Coaches leave every 15–30 minutes and take 35–45 minutes to the city terminal.

SL commuter train (pendeltåg) train

Pick-up
Arlanda C station
Goes to
Stockholm City
Time
38–45 min
Frequency
Twice an hour
Payment
SL app or ticket machines
  1. Go to Arlanda C (the long-distance station under Sky City).
  2. Use an SL ticket plus the Arlanda station access fee, sold together at the machines or in the SL app.
  3. Trains run twice an hour; about 38 minutes to Stockholm City.

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Sources

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