- Recommended
Sigtuna Museum & Art
Local museum and gallery in nearby Sigtuna covering the town's Viking and medieval history alongside temporary art exhibitions. A worthwhile cultural visit close to Arlanda.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Trains per day
71
Distance
122 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gävle to Stockholm-Arlanda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gävle to Stockholm-Arlanda will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 71 trains that leave Gävle for Stockholm-Arlanda on Mon, Jun 01, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 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 5 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 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.
8479 Mälartåg+
40 Pendeltåg
8427 Mälartåg+
40 Pendeltåg
8483 Mälartåg+
40 Pendeltåg
8407 Mälartåg+
40 Pendeltåg
8471 Mälartåg+
40 Pendeltåg
579 SJ 3000
565 SJ 3000
589 SJ 3000
569 SJ 3000
269 SJOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gävle to Stockholm-Arlanda 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 $8.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m 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 to Stockholm-Arlanda:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gävle to Stockholm-Arlanda costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Stockholm-Arlanda take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€24) compared to roughly $29 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.53 (€-0.43). The journey takes 1h 24m versus 1h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Gävle to Stockholm-Arlanda trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8439 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 11:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h37 | 1:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
595 SJ 3000+ 1 X-Trafik | 12:41 PM Gävle | 1h23 | 2:04 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
595 SJ 3000 | 12:59 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 2:04 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
273 SJ | 1:04 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h04 | 2:08 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 X-Trafik+ 8447 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 1:11 PM Gävle | 2h03 | 3:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
4 X-Trafik+ 8447 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 1:13 PM Gävle | 2h01 | 3:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
8447 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 1:37 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h37 | 3:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
14 X-Trafik+ 575 SJ 3000 | 1:46 PM Gävle | 1h33 | 3:19 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
575 SJ 3000 | 2:14 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 3:19 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 X-Trafik+ 277 SJ | 2:41 PM Gävle | 1h27 | 4:08 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
277 SJ | 3:03 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 4:08 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 X-Trafik+ 8455 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 3:11 PM Gävle | 2h03 | 5:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
4 X-Trafik+ 8455 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 3:13 PM Gävle | 2h01 | 5:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
8455 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 3:36 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h38 | 5:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
1 X-Trafik+ 281 SJ | 4:41 PM Gävle | 1h27 | 6:08 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
583 SJ 3000+ 14 X-Trafik | 4:46 PM Gävle | 1h32 | 6:18 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
281 SJ | 5:02 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h06 | 6:08 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
583 SJ 3000 | 5:11 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h07 | 6:18 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
11 SJ | 5:17 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h22 | 6:39 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
283 SJ+ 1 X-Trafik | 5:41 PM Gävle | 1h27 | 7:08 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
283 SJ | 6:01 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h07 | 7:08 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
285 SJ+ 1 X-Trafik | 6:41 PM Gävle | 1h27 | 8:08 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
285 SJ | 7:01 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h07 | 8:08 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 X-Trafik+ 287 SJ | 7:41 PM Gävle | 1h27 | 9:08 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
587 SJ 3000+ 14 X-Trafik | 7:46 PM Gävle | 1h33 | 9:19 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
287 SJ | 8:03 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 9:08 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4 X-Trafik+ 8475 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 8:13 PM Gävle | 2h01 | 10:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
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 | |
1 X-Trafik+ 85 SJ | 8:41 PM Gävle | 1h43 | 10:24 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
85 SJ | 9:04 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h20 | 10:24 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 X-Trafik+ 599 SJ 3000 | 9:41 PM Gävle | 1h26 | 11:07 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
599 SJ 3000+ 2 X-Trafik | 9:42 PM Gävle | 1h25 | 11:07 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
599 SJ 3000 | 10:07 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h00 | 11:07 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8483 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg+ 501 UL | 10:11 PM Gävle | 2h03 | 12:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
4 X-Trafik+ 8483 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 10:13 PM Gävle | 2h01 | 12:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
8483 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 10:36 PM Gävle Centralstation | 1h38 | 12:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
8407 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg+ 501 UL | 12:11 AM Gävle | 5h03 | 5:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
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 | |
8411 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 4:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h37 | 6:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8413 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 5:07 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h37 | 6:44 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
1 X-Trafik+ 259 SJ | 5:40 AM Gävle | 1h28 | 7:08 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
8417 Mälartåg+ 501 UL+ 40 Pendeltåg | 5:47 AM Gävle | 1h57 | 7:44 AM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
259 SJ | 6:01 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h07 | 7:08 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8417 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 6:07 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h37 | 7:44 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
1 X-Trafik+ 261 SJ | 6:40 AM Gävle | 1h28 | 8:08 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
1 X-Trafik+ 561 SJ 3000 | 6:50 AM Gävle | 1h29 | 8:19 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
261 SJ | 7:01 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h07 | 8:08 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
561 SJ 3000 | 7:14 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 8:19 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 X-Trafik+ 263 SJ | 7:40 AM Gävle | 1h28 | 9:08 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
563 SJ 3000+ 1 X-Trafik | 7:50 AM Gävle | 1h29 | 9:19 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
263 SJ | 8:01 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h07 | 9:08 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 SJ+ 1 X-Trafik | 8:11 AM Gävle | 1h38 | 9:49 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
563 SJ 3000 | 8:14 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 9:19 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 X-Trafik+ 8427 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 8:21 AM Gävle | 1h53 | 10:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
93 SJ | 8:28 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h21 | 9:49 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8427 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 8:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h37 | 10:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
1 X-Trafik+ 591 SJ 3000 | 9:11 AM Gävle | 1h28 | 10:39 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
565 SJ 3000 | 9:14 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 10:19 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
591 SJ 3000 | 9:30 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h09 | 10:39 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
267 SJ+ 1 X-Trafik | 9:41 AM Gävle | 1h27 | 11:08 AM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
267 SJ | 10:03 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 11:08 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 X-Trafik+ 269 SJ | 10:41 AM Gävle | 1h27 | 12:08 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
569 SJ 3000+ 1 X-Trafik | 10:56 AM Gävle | 1h23 | 12:19 PM Arlanda Central station | 1 transfer | |
269 SJ | 11:03 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 12:08 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
569 SJ 3000 | 11:14 AM Gävle Centralstation | 1h05 | 12:19 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8439 Mälartåg+ 40 Pendeltåg+ 501 UL | 11:14 AM Gävle | 2h00 | 1:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Gävle to Stockholm-Arlanda run on average 78 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:53. 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 $8 (€6) |
Trains per day 78 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Stockholm-Arlanda — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stockholm-Arlanda trip today.
Local museum and gallery in nearby Sigtuna covering the town's Viking and medieval history alongside temporary art exhibitions. A worthwhile cultural visit close to Arlanda.
A major baroque castle museum west of Arlanda with preserved 17th-century interiors, collections, and decorative arts. Best for travelers willing to make a longer excursion.
A volunteer-run aviation museum near Stockholm Arlanda Airport with historic aircraft, engines, and civil aviation memorabilia. A strong niche stop for aviation enthusiasts and an easy local-interest,
The most rewarding area near Arlanda for walking, with wooden houses, medieval street layout, ruins, cafés, and lake views. It is the standout heritage district nearby.
Sweden's oldest main street and the historic spine of Sigtuna. Ideal for a compact stroll past boutiques, church ruins, and traditional townscape.
A scenic lakeside promenade along Lake Mälaren with views, benches, and easy access to the old town. Popular for photos and relaxed walks.
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, often served with hovmästarsås. A classic Swedish starter and festive dish.
A popular Swedish starter of prawns mixed with mayonnaise and dill, served on toasted bread, often topped with roe.
Well-known Old Town restaurant serving Nordic and Viking-inspired dishes in a lively, theatrical setting popular with visitors.
One of Stockholm’s most historic restaurants, offering traditional Swedish dishes in an elegant, old-world setting.
Historic Södermalm beer hall famous for classic Swedish cuisine such as meatballs, herring, and schnitzel in a grand traditional room.
Prices are high by European standards. Airport dining and coffee cost more than in central Stockholm.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up.
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Stockholm-Arlanda Airport -> Stockholm Central Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gävle to Stockholm-Arlanda by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stockholm-Arlanda, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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