Arlanda is about 42 km from Stockholm city centre (Swedavia). That distance means transport costs are higher than at many European airports, but there is a wide range depending on what you choose.
Arlanda Express: SEK 340 adult single
The fastest option: non-stop, 18 minutes between Stockholm Central and Arlanda South (Terminals 2, 3 and 4), 19 minutes to Arlanda North (Terminal 5). The operator's published fares are SEK 340 single and SEK 640 return for an adult (26-64). Youth (18-25) pay SEK 160 single / SEK 320 return and pensioners (65+) pay SEK 210 single / SEK 420 return; ID is required for both. Children aged 0-7 always travel free, and children aged 8-17 travel free with an adult or pensioner ticket holder (on their own they need a SEK 160 single). Extra travellers on the same train get a group price of SEK 120 per one-way ticket. Singles and returns are valid for 90 days. Fares are revised from time to time, so check the operator before you travel.
Flygbussarna Coach
Vy Flygbussarna coaches stop at Terminal 4 and Terminal 5. Swedavia advises buying your ticket in advance on flygbussarna.se, because paying on board is not always possible. Take the current fare and journey time from the operator's site or app rather than from a figure quoted elsewhere.
SL Commuter Train: SL fare + SEK 157 station fee
The commuter train (pendeltag) runs from Arlanda Central to Stockholm Central in 38 minutes, but anyone getting on or off at Arlanda Central pays a station fee on top of the normal SL ticket. Swedavia publishes that fee as SEK 157. It is not an airport charge: it relates to the station and railway and how they were financed when built. If your ticket does not already include it, you pay at the ticket gates in SkyCity. Once you add it, the commuter train is not the bargain it appears to be.
Taxi: capped, not tariffed
Sweden does not regulate taxi prices (free price setting applies), so every company sets its own. What protects you at Arlanda is Swedavia's agreement with the taxi companies it lets operate there, which caps the fare within a marked zone. Swedavia's taxi page states a maximum of SEK 800 for 1-4 passengers (another passage on the same page says SEK 825) and SEK 1,275 for 5-8 passengers, to one address. After you leave the marked zone, regular meter prices apply.
Read that as a ceiling, not a price. Swedavia's advice: always ask the driver what price applies, ask whether the company uses a fixed price, and if it does, check that the price is shown on the taximeter before the journey starts; the meter must run throughout regardless. Contracted taxis wait outside the Terminal 5 arrivals hall and outside Terminal 2, and taxis are available 24 hours a day at both. Taxis at Terminal 4 or SkyCity likely have no contract with Swedavia.
Rideshare
Ride-hailing apps are priced dynamically, so the only number that matters is the quote in the app before you confirm. Compare it with a contracted taxi's fixed price.
Pre-booked transfer
A transfer fixes the price when you book. Check what the booking includes (for example meet-and-greet, flight tracking and waiting time), get the quote and weigh it against the taxi cap. Swedavia itself recommends pre-booking a taxi if you travel from the airport at night.
Distances
| Destination | Distance from Arlanda | Inside Swedavia's capped zone? |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm city centre | about 42 km | Check Swedavia's marked-zone information |
| Uppsala centre | about 36 km | Check Swedavia's marked-zone information |
Fixed-price private transfer
ARN Stockholm City Center
From€172for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €254 per vehicle, about €64 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
Other destinations
What affects the price
Transport type is the biggest factor.
Who is travelling matters on the Arlanda Express: children travel free with an adult ticket (0-7 always free), so a family can pay far less than the same number of adult singles.
Group size changes the maths on a taxi. Split between several people, a capped fare comes down towards per-person coach money, with door-to-door service.
Common money traps
- Arlanda station fee: if you take the commuter train, the SEK 157 station fee is on top of the SL ticket.
- Taxis without a Swedavia agreement: the price cap only binds contracted companies. Ask for the price first and check it is shown on the meter before you move.
- Trips outside the marked zone: once you leave the zone, regular meter prices apply. For Uppsala or anywhere further, settle the price in advance.
The honest recommendation
If speed matters, consider the Arlanda Express, and check the youth, pensioner and child rules before assuming it is out of reach. For groups, compare the taxi's fixed price with the Express group price. Families with luggage and children may prefer a pre-booked transfer where the price and logistics are settled in advance.
Sources (checked 2026-10-17)
- Arlanda Express fares, 90-day validity, children rule, group price: https://www.arlandaexpress.com/tickets/tickets-prices
- Arlanda Express age rule (0-7 free, 8-17 with adult): https://www.arlandaexpress.com/tickets/tickets-prices-old
- Arlanda Express 18/19 minutes, stations: https://www.arlandaexpress.com/plan-your-journey
- Station fee SEK 157, commuter train 38 min, Arlanda Central in SkyCity: https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/trains/
- Taxi price cap, fixed-price advice, ranks, night advice: https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/taxi/
- Taxi 24 hours at Terminal 2 and 5: https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/transport/
- Coaches at Terminals 4 and 5, buy in advance: https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/buses/
- Distance to Stockholm and Uppsala: https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/finding-the-airport/
When a private transfer from ARN is the right choice
- Three or more people: a 4-seat car to Stockholm City Center is from €254, about €64 per person, usually level with or below separate public-transport tickets once you count the walk, the wait and the last mile with bags.
- Going to a specific address rather than the main station: the car goes to the door, so the public-transport fare is not the whole cost of the trip.
- Arriving tired or late: the driver waits at arrivals with your name, included for 60 minutes after landing.
ARN → Stockholm City Center from €172Fixed price, flight tracked, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest way from Arlanda to Stockholm?
Compare the current Flygbussarna coach fare (check the operator's site or app; it varies by how you buy) with the Arlanda Express fares and the taxi cap. The guide does not state a single cheapest option because fares change.
Are there cheaper Arlanda Express fares than the adult single?
Yes. Against the SEK 340 adult single, the operator publishes SEK 160 for youth (18-25) and children (0-17) and SEK 210 for pensioners (65+) — and children travel free with an adult or pensioner ticket. Check the Arlanda Express website for current fares and any offers before you travel.
Why is the commuter train not cheaper than the Arlanda Express?
Because of the Arlanda Central station fee — Swedavia publishes it as SEK 157 — which is added on top of the normal SL fare. That makes the commuter train close to the Arlanda Express in cost but considerably slower.
Do I need Swedish krona at Arlanda?
Swedavia's taxi page covers card payment, and the Arlanda Express and Flygbussarna sell tickets online or in their apps. Check payment options with the operator before you travel.
What is the Arlanda Express price?
The operator's published fare is SEK 340 for an adult single and SEK 640 return, non-stop 18 minutes to Stockholm Central. Youth (18-25) and children pay SEK 160, pensioners SEK 210, and children travel free with an adult or pensioner ticket. Fares are revised from time to time — check the operator before you travel.