Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target Stockholm Central Station / Cityterminalen, so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

Arlanda Express usually runs every 10-15 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

ARNSwedenTPL: city-transfer-guide

Stockholm Arlanda Airport

Stockholm, Sweden

Drop-off

Stockholm Central Station / Cityterminalen

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Fastest

Arlanda Express

rail · 10-15m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Arlanda Express
Headway: 10-15
Backup: SL Commuter Train Line 40 (Pendeltåg) · 30m

Note

Non-stop train between Stockholm Arlanda Airport (stations Arlanda South and Arlanda North) and Stockholm Central Station in about 18 minutes, running several times per hour from early morning to late night. Tickets are cashless and can be bought online, at machines or ticket counters at Stockholm Central and the airport.

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: Flygbussarna Arlanda–Stockholm Cityterminalen
Mode: coach
Freq: 10-30m
Note: Airport coaches branded Flygbussarna run between all Arlanda terminals (including Terminal 5) and Stockholm Cityterminalen next to Stockholm Central Station in about 45–50 minutes. Buses operate roughly 03:00–22:00 with departures about every 10 minutes at busy times and every 15–30 minutes early morning, evenings and late at night.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: Arlanda Express
Mode: rail
Freq: 10-15m
Note: Non-stop train between Stockholm Arlanda Airport (stations Arlanda South and Arlanda North) and Stockholm Central Station in about 18 minutes, running several times per hour from early morning to late night. Tickets are cashless and can be bought online, at machines or ticket counters at Stockholm Central and the airport.

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target Stockholm Central Station / Cityterminalen, so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: Arlanda Express usually runs every 10-15 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.