- Recommended
Arlanda Flygsamlingar
A volunteer-run aviation museum near the airport with historic aircraft, engines, uniforms, and displays on Swedish civil and military aviation. A worthwhile stop for aviation enthusiasts with a local
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
122 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gävle Centralstation to Stockholm Arlanda Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gävle Centralstation to Stockholm Arlanda Airport will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 35 trains that leave Gävle Centralstation for Stockholm Arlanda Airport on Sun, Jun 07, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct trains cover the 122 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8447 Mälartåg+
40 Pendeltåg
8439 Mälartåg+
40 Pendeltåg
8455 Mälartåg+
40 Pendeltåg
8479 Mälartåg+
40 Pendeltåg
8415 Mälartåg+
40 Pendeltåg
273 SJ
573 SJ 3000
579 SJ 3000
589 SJ 3000
287 SJOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gävle Centralstation to Stockholm Arlanda Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gävle Centralstation to Stockholm Arlanda Airport:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gävle Centralstation to Stockholm Arlanda Airport costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Stockholm Arlanda Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 13m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 24m by train vs 1h 25m by car). Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $29 (€24) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Gävle Centralstation to Stockholm Arlanda Airport trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8411 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 4:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h37 | 6:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8415 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 5:36 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h38 | 7:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
261 SJ | 7:01 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h07 | 8:08 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8423 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 7:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h37 | 9:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
563 SJ 3000 | 8:14 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 9:19 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
265 SJ | 9:02 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h06 | 10:08 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8431 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 9:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h37 | 11:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
567 SJ 3000 | 10:14 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 11:19 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
269 SJ | 11:03 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 12:08 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
597 SJ 3000 | 11:14 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 12:19 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8439 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 11:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h37 | 1:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
571 SJ 3000 | 12:14 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 1:19 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
273 SJ | 1:02 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h06 | 2:08 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8447 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 1:37 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h37 | 3:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
575 SJ 3000 | 2:14 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 3:19 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
277 SJ | 3:03 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 4:08 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8455 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 3:36 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h38 | 5:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
579 SJ 3000 | 4:14 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 5:19 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
281 SJ | 5:02 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h06 | 6:08 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
11 SJ | 5:25 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h14 | 6:39 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
283 SJ | 6:01 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h07 | 7:08 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
583 SJ 3000 | 6:14 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 7:19 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
285 SJ | 7:01 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h07 | 8:08 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8471 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 7:36 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h38 | 9:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
587 SJ 3000 | 8:14 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 9:19 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8475 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 8:36 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h38 | 10:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
85 SJ | 9:04 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h20 | 10:24 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8479 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 9:37 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h37 | 11:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8483 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 10:36 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h38 | 12:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
8407 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 3:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h37 | 5:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
91 SJ | 4:19 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h32 | 5:51 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Gävle Centralstation to Stockholm Arlanda Airport run on average 51 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:08, the last at 21:36. The fastest train covers the 75 miles (122 km) distance in 1h 37m.
Distance 75 miles (122 km) |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 51 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 4:08 AM |
Last train 9:36 PM |
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Discover the best of Stockholm Arlanda Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stockholm Arlanda Airport trip today.
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A converted Boeing 747 at Arlanda known mainly as a hostel, but also visited for its aviation novelty and cockpit views. It is a niche airport-side attraction rather than a full museum, yet popular on
A charming lakeside historic center with wooden buildings, runestones, boutiques, and walking lanes. It is the standout nearby area for travelers with several free hours.
The central public area between terminals at Arlanda, useful for layover walks, shopping, and viewing airport architecture. It is the airport’s main social and circulation hub.
The main street in Sigtuna, lined with historic wooden buildings and small shops. Ideal for a relaxed stroll and one of the most photographed streets near Arlanda.
Swedish meatballs served with mashed potatoes, cream sauce, lingonberries, and pickled cucumber; one of Sweden’s most iconic comfort dishes.
Cured salmon seasoned with salt, sugar, and dill, usually served cold with mustard sauce; a classic Swedish dish with strong Nordic roots.
A popular Swedish starter of prawns mixed with mayonnaise and dill on toasted bread, often topped with roe and lemon.
Historic restaurant in nearby Sigtuna offering refined Swedish cooking in an elegant setting, suitable for a higher-end meal near the airport.
Respected café and bakery in nearby Sigtuna, popular for Swedish fika, pastries, cakes, and coffee in a cozy, established setting.
Well-known airport restaurant in Terminal 5 by Swedish chef Pontus Frithiof, offering polished Nordic dishes, seafood, and a smart modern atmosphere.
Airport prices are higher than in central Stockholm. Coffee, snacks, and meals cost more than city averages.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated.
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Stockholm Arlanda Airport -> T-Centralen, Stockholm
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