- Must visit
Vasa Museum
A world-class museum built around the remarkably preserved 1628 warship Vasa, with powerful storytelling about maritime history and recovery.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Stockholm will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 225 trains from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Stockholm, including 186 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct trains cover the 36 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest trains will take 17 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.
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Trains from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Stockholm run on average 130 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 129 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:38, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 22 miles (36 km) distance in 17m.
Distance 22 miles (36 km) |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Trains per day 130 |
Direct trains 129 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 2:38 AM |
Last train 11:44 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Stockholm.
The table below shows live departures for Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Stockholm trains for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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579 SL · 41 SL | 6:34 AM Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 1h03 | 7:37 AM Stockholm City station | 1 transfer | |
579 SL · 41 SL | 7:04 AM Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 1h03 | 8:07 AM Stockholm City station | 1 transfer | |
40 SL | 7:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h38 | 7:52 AM Stockholm City station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7913 Arlanda express | 7:20 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0h20 | 7:40 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7913 Arlanda express | 7:22 AM Arlanda Södra station | 0h18 | 7:40 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
915 Mälartåg | 7:28 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h19 | 7:47 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
579 SL+ 817 Mälartåg | 7:28 AM Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 0h49 | 8:17 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
7813 Arlanda express | 7:35 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0h20 | 7:55 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7813 Arlanda express | 7:37 AM Arlanda Södra station | 0h18 | 7:55 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7915 Arlanda express | 7:50 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0h20 | 8:10 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7915 Arlanda express | 7:52 AM Arlanda Södra station | 0h18 | 8:10 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7815 Arlanda express | 8:05 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0h19 | 8:24 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7815 Arlanda express | 8:07 AM Arlanda Södra station | 0h17 | 8:24 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 SL | 8:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h38 | 8:52 AM Stockholm City station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7917 Arlanda express | 8:21 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0h19 | 8:40 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7917 Arlanda express | 8:23 AM Arlanda Södra station | 0h17 | 8:40 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
919 Mälartåg | 8:29 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h20 | 8:49 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7817 Arlanda express | 8:35 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0h19 | 8:54 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7817 Arlanda express | 8:37 AM Arlanda Södra station | 0h17 | 8:54 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
583 SL · 41 SL | 8:37 AM Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 1h08 | 9:45 AM Stockholm City station | 1 transfer | |
583 SL+ 821 Mälartåg | 8:37 AM Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 0h45 | 9:22 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
40 SL | 8:44 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h38 | 9:22 AM Stockholm City station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7717 Arlanda express | 8:47 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0h19 | 9:06 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7717 Arlanda express | 8:49 AM Arlanda Södra station | 0h17 | 9:06 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7719 Arlanda express | 8:59 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0h19 | 9:18 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7719 Arlanda express | 9:01 AM Arlanda Södra station | 0h17 | 9:18 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
583 SL · 41 SL | 9:08 AM Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 1h07 | 10:15 AM Stockholm City station | 1 transfer | |
7721 Arlanda express | 9:11 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0h19 | 9:30 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7721 Arlanda express | 9:13 AM Arlanda Södra station | 0h17 | 9:30 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 SL | 9:14 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h38 | 9:52 AM Stockholm City station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7723 Arlanda express | 9:23 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0h19 | 9:42 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7723 Arlanda express | 9:25 AM Arlanda Södra station | 0h17 | 9:42 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7743 Arlanda express | 11:59 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0h19 | 12:18 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7743 Arlanda express | 12:01 PM Arlanda Södra station | 0h17 | 12:18 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
269 SJ | 12:09 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h19 | 12:28 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7745 Arlanda express | 12:11 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0h19 | 12:30 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7745 Arlanda express | 12:13 PM Arlanda Södra station | 0h17 | 12:30 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
583 SL · 41 SL | 12:13 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 1h02 | 1:15 PM Stockholm City station | 1 transfer | |
40 SL | 12:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h38 | 12:52 PM Stockholm City station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7747 Arlanda express | 12:23 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0h19 | 12:42 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7747 Arlanda express | 12:25 PM Arlanda Södra station | 0h17 | 12:42 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
937 Mälartåg | 12:28 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h19 | 12:47 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7833 Arlanda express | 12:35 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0h19 | 12:54 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7833 Arlanda express | 12:37 PM Arlanda Södra station | 0h17 | 12:54 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
583 SL+ 837 Mälartåg | 12:43 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 0h39 | 1:22 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
583 SL · 41 SL | 12:43 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 1h02 | 1:45 PM Stockholm City station | 1 transfer | |
40 SL | 12:44 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h38 | 1:22 PM Stockholm City station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7749 Arlanda express | 12:47 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0h19 | 1:06 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7749 Arlanda express | 12:49 PM Arlanda Södra station | 0h17 | 1:06 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7751 Arlanda express | 12:59 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0h19 | 1:18 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7751 Arlanda express | 1:01 PM Arlanda Södra station | 0h17 | 1:18 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7753 Arlanda express | 1:11 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0h19 | 1:30 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
273 SJ | 2:09 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h19 | 2:28 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 SL | 2:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h38 | 2:52 PM Stockholm City station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7763 Arlanda express | 2:23 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0h19 | 2:42 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
947 Mälartåg | 2:28 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h19 | 2:47 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
940 Mälartåg · 845 Mälartåg | 2:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h53 | 3:22 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
7841 Arlanda express | 2:35 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0h19 | 2:54 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7769 Arlanda express | 3:11 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0h19 | 3:30 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 SL | 3:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h38 | 3:52 PM Stockholm City station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7771 Arlanda express | 3:23 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0h19 | 3:42 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
951 Mälartåg | 3:28 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h19 | 3:47 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7845 Arlanda express | 3:35 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0h20 | 3:55 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
583 SL · 41 SL | 3:43 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 1h02 | 4:45 PM Stockholm City station | 1 transfer | |
7777 Arlanda express | 4:13 PM Arlanda Södra station | 0h17 | 4:30 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
583 SL · 41 SL | 4:13 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 1h02 | 5:15 PM Stockholm City station | 1 transfer | |
40 SL | 4:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h38 | 4:52 PM Stockholm City station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7779 Arlanda express | 4:25 PM Arlanda Södra station | 0h17 | 4:42 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
579 SL+ 853 Mälartåg | 4:28 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 0h54 | 5:22 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
950 Mälartåg · 853 Mälartåg | 4:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h53 | 5:22 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
7849 Arlanda express | 4:35 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0h19 | 4:54 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7849 Arlanda express | 4:37 PM Arlanda Södra station | 0h17 | 4:54 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
583 SL · 41 SL | 4:43 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 1h02 | 5:45 PM Stockholm City station | 1 transfer | |
40 SL | 4:44 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h38 | 5:22 PM Stockholm City station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7781 Arlanda express | 4:47 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0h19 | 5:06 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7781 Arlanda express | 4:49 PM Arlanda Södra station | 0h17 | 5:06 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7783 Arlanda express | 4:59 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0h19 | 5:18 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7783 Arlanda express | 5:01 PM Arlanda Södra station | 0h17 | 5:18 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7785 Arlanda express | 5:09 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0h20 | 5:29 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7785 Arlanda express | 5:11 PM Arlanda Södra station | 0h18 | 5:29 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 SL | 5:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h38 | 5:52 PM Stockholm City station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7787 Arlanda express | 5:23 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0h19 | 5:42 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7787 Arlanda express | 5:25 PM Arlanda Södra station | 0h17 | 5:42 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
959 Mälartåg | 5:30 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h20 | 5:50 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7853 Arlanda express | 5:35 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0h19 | 5:54 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7853 Arlanda express | 5:37 PM Arlanda Södra station | 0h17 | 5:54 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7789 Arlanda express | 5:47 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0h19 | 6:06 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7789 Arlanda express | 5:49 PM Arlanda Södra station | 0h17 | 6:06 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
47 SJ | 5:54 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h22 | 6:16 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7791 Arlanda express | 5:59 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0h19 | 6:18 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7791 Arlanda express | 6:01 PM Arlanda Södra station | 0h17 | 6:18 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
281 SJ | 6:09 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h19 | 6:28 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7793 Arlanda express | 6:11 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0h19 | 6:30 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7793 Arlanda express | 6:13 PM Arlanda Södra station | 0h17 | 6:30 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 SL | 6:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h38 | 6:52 PM Stockholm City station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7795 Arlanda express | 6:23 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0h20 | 6:43 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7795 Arlanda express | 6:25 PM Arlanda Södra station | 0h18 | 6:43 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7857 Arlanda express | 6:37 PM Arlanda Södra station | 0h18 | 6:55 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
583 SL · 41 SL | 6:39 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 0h58 | 7:37 PM Stockholm City station | 1 transfer | |
7867 Arlanda express | 9:05 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0h20 | 9:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7867 Arlanda express | 9:07 PM Arlanda Södra station | 0h18 | 9:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
287 SJ | 9:09 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h19 | 9:28 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 SL | 9:14 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h38 | 9:52 PM Stockholm City station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7969 Arlanda express | 9:22 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0h20 | 9:42 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7969 Arlanda express | 9:24 PM Arlanda Södra station | 0h18 | 9:42 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
983 Mälartåg | 9:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h21 | 9:50 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7869 Arlanda express | 9:35 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0h20 | 9:55 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
583 SL · 41 SL | 9:36 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 1h01 | 10:37 PM Stockholm City station | 1 transfer | |
7869 Arlanda express | 9:37 PM Arlanda Södra station | 0h18 | 9:55 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 SL | 9:44 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h38 | 10:22 PM Stockholm City station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7971 Arlanda express | 9:50 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0h20 | 10:10 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7971 Arlanda express | 9:52 PM Arlanda Södra station | 0h18 | 10:10 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
49 SJ | 9:53 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h21 | 10:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
49 SJ InterCity | 9:53 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h21 | 10:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
583 SL · 41 SL | 10:06 PM Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 1h01 | 11:07 PM Stockholm City station | 1 transfer | |
7871 Arlanda express | 10:07 PM Arlanda Södra station | 0h18 | 10:25 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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A world-class museum built around the remarkably preserved 1628 warship Vasa, with powerful storytelling about maritime history and recovery.
An open-air museum and zoo showcasing Swedish buildings, crafts, traditions, and animals. Excellent for cultural context and family visits.
The national art and design museum with strong collections of paintings, sculpture, crafts, and fashion in a refined waterfront building.
Stockholm’s medieval old town, filled with narrow lanes, colorful facades, major sights, and one of the city’s best walking atmospheres.
A lively island district known for creative shops, viewpoints, cafes, and nightlife, but also excellent daytime walks and local character.
A green island park and museum district with canals, trails, and top attractions, perfect for a full day of relaxed sightseeing.
Classic Swedish meatballs served with cream sauce, lingonberries, and potatoes. A staple of home cooking and one of Stockholm's most recognized traditional dishes.
Cured salmon with dill, sugar, and salt, often served with hovmästarsås. A hallmark of Swedish festive tables and widely enjoyed in Stockholm.
Fried herring, usually served with mashed potatoes, lingonberries, and pickled cucumber. A traditional everyday dish tied to Sweden's Baltic fish culture.
Two-Michelin-star restaurant focused on seasonal Nordic tasting menus. Minimalist, polished, and renowned for modern Swedish fine dining.
Elegant fine dining restaurant serving refined Nordic cuisine with Swedish ingredients. Sophisticated setting and one of Stockholm's best-known culinary addresses.
Historic food hall stall famed for traditional Swedish meatballs. Casual, busy, and ideal for trying classic home-style flavors in central Stockholm.
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The train connection between Stockholm Arlanda Airport and the city of Stockholm is efficient and convenient, making it easy for travelers to reach their destination. The primary providers servicing this route are Arlanda Express, SL (Stockholm Public Transport), and SJ (Swedish Railways). With frequent departures and a journey time of approximately 20 minutes on the express service, passengers can enjoy a comfortable ride while taking in views of Sweden's beautiful landscapes.
The train connection from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to central Stockholm is direct, with a duration of just 20 minutes. There are 22 connections available each day, providing convenient travel options for passengers arriving at the airport.
The first daily train departs from Stockholm Arlanda Airport at 05:13, providing an early start for travelers heading into the city. The last journey of the day leaves at 21:50, allowing late arrivals a convenient option to reach their destination in Stockholm.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to central Stockholm is approximately 2€. The average ticket price tends to be around 16€, making it a convenient and affordable option for travelers heading into the city.
Welcome to Gamla Stan, the heart of Stockholm and one of the best-preserved medieval city centers in Europe. This charming Old Town is not only significant for its stunning cobblestone streets and colorful buildings but also as a living testament to Sweden's rich history dating back to the 13th century. As you wander through its narrow alleys, you'll discover unique features like Stortorget Square, where you can admire beautiful architecture and enjoy local cafes that have stood for centuries.
Next on our journey is the Vasa Museum, home to an extraordinary ship that sank on her maiden voyage in 1628. The significance of this museum lies in its preservation of maritime history; it houses the world's only almost fully intact 17th-century warship, offering insights into naval engineering and life at sea during Sweden’s Golden Age. Be sure to marvel at intricate carvings adorning the vessel while learning about how this monumental artifact was salvaged from obscurity after lying submerged for over three hundred years.
Finally, we arrive at Skansen Open-Air Museum—an enchanting blend of culture and nature showcasing Swedish traditions since 1891. It holds immense significance as one of Europe's first open-air museums dedicated to preserving rural life by displaying historical buildings relocated from various regions across Sweden. Unique features include live demonstrations with traditional craftspeople dressed in period costumes who bring history alive through engaging storytelling amidst picturesque landscapes filled with native flora and fauna.
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