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Gustavianum
Uppsala University Museum in the city center, known for scientific collections, Viking-era objects, and the Augsburg Art Cabinet. One of the city's key cultural institutions.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
17 m
Average duration
18 m
Trains per day
76
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Uppsala 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 Uppsala will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 76 trains that leave Stockholm Arlanda Airport for Uppsala on Fri, Jul 10, 76 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 10 the direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
On Fri, Jul 10 the slowest trains will take 18 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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906 Mälartåg
928 Mälartåg
260 SJ
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40 PendeltågOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Uppsala among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32m 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 Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Uppsala:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Uppsala costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Uppsala take longer:
Bus takes on average 42m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (20m by train vs 32m by car). Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $8 (€6) 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 SL, Malartag, SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ), SL, Mälartåg.
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 Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Uppsala trains for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
988 Mälartåg | 11:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h20 | 11:49 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 11:46 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 12:04 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 10 | |||||
40 Pendeltåg | 4:46 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 5:04 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 5:16 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 5:34 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
900 Mälartåg | 5:29 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h20 | 5:49 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 5:46 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 6:04 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 6:16 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 6:34 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
260 SJ | 6:21 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h17 | 6:38 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
906 Mälartåg | 6:29 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h20 | 6:49 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 6:46 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 7:04 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 7:16 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 7:34 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
910 Mälartåg | 7:29 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h20 | 7:49 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 7:46 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 8:04 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
32 SJ | 8:04 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 8:22 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
80 SJ | 8:12 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h19 | 8:31 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 8:16 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 8:34 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
914 Mälartåg | 8:29 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h20 | 8:49 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 8:46 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 9:04 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
264 SJ | 8:51 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 9:09 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 9:16 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 9:34 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
918 Mälartåg | 9:29 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h20 | 9:49 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 9:46 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 10:04 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
16 SJ | 10:05 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h19 | 10:24 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 10:16 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 10:34 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
924 Mälartåg | 10:29 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h20 | 10:49 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 10:46 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 11:04 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
268 SJ | 10:51 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 11:09 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 11:16 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 11:34 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
928 Mälartåg | 11:29 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h20 | 11:49 AM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 11:46 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 12:04 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
270 SJ | 11:51 AM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 12:09 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
36 SJ | 12:05 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 12:23 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 12:16 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 12:34 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
932 Mälartåg | 12:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h20 | 12:49 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
10 SJ | 12:34 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h20 | 12:54 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 12:46 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 1:04 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 1:16 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 1:34 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
936 Mälartåg | 1:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h20 | 1:49 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 1:46 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 2:04 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
274 SJ | 1:51 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 2:09 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 SJ | 2:05 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 2:23 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 2:16 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 2:34 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
940 Mälartåg | 2:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h20 | 2:49 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 2:46 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 3:04 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 3:16 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 3:34 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
946 Mälartåg | 3:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h20 | 3:49 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 3:46 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 4:04 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
22 SJ | 4:05 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 4:23 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 4:16 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 4:34 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
950 Mälartåg | 4:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h20 | 4:49 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 4:46 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 5:04 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 5:16 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 5:34 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
20954 Mälartåg | 5:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h20 | 5:49 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 5:46 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 6:04 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
282 SJ | 5:51 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 6:09 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
48 SJ | 6:05 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 6:23 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 6:16 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 6:34 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
20958 Mälartåg | 6:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h20 | 6:49 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 6:46 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 7:04 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
284 SJ | 6:51 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 7:09 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 7:16 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 7:34 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
964 Mälartåg | 7:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h20 | 7:49 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 7:46 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 8:04 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
286 SJ | 7:51 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 8:09 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
26 SJ | 8:05 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 8:23 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 8:16 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 8:34 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
970 Mälartåg | 8:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h20 | 8:49 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 8:46 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 9:04 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 9:16 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 9:34 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
976 Mälartåg | 9:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h20 | 9:49 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 9:46 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 10:04 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
290 SJ | 9:51 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 10:09 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 10:16 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 10:34 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
982 Mälartåg | 10:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h20 | 10:49 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 10:46 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 11:04 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Pendeltåg | 11:16 PM Arlanda Central station | 0h18 | 11:34 PM Uppsala Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Uppsala run on average 70 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 69 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 17 miles (28 km) distance in 18m.
Distance 17 miles (28 km) |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Trains per day 70 |
Direct trains 69 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:09 PM |
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Discover the best of Uppsala — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Uppsala trip today.
Uppsala University Museum in the city center, known for scientific collections, Viking-era objects, and the Augsburg Art Cabinet. One of the city's key cultural institutions.
Former home and studio of sculptor Bror Hjorth, now a museum showing his art and temporary exhibitions. A local favorite for Swedish modern art and intimate atmosphere.
The city art museum inside Uppsala Castle, featuring contemporary art, photography, and rotating exhibitions, with views over the city from the castle hill.
Popular walking route along the Fyris River through central Uppsala, lined with views, greenery, and many of the city's best-known sights.
Major garden below Uppsala Castle, known for formal plantings, open lawns, and attractive views. Popular with both visitors and locals.
Historic district north of the center, best known for ancient monuments and open landscapes. A top area for heritage-focused visitors.
Crisp Swedish potato pancakes traditionally served with fried pork and lingonberries. A classic home-style dish common in Uppland and across Sweden.
Salmon cured with salt, sugar, and dill, usually served with hovmästarsås. It is a staple of Swedish festive tables and local seafood traditions.
Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes, cream sauce, lingonberries, and pickled cucumber. This is one of the most iconic everyday dishes in Sweden.
Upscale boutique hotel restaurant with polished Nordic cooking, tasting menus, and an intimate fine-dining atmosphere in the old town.
Well-known seafood restaurant in central Uppsala, praised for fresh fish, shellfish, and a refined but relaxed dining room.
Popular long-running restaurant serving well-executed Swedish and European dishes with attentive service and a cozy city-center setting.
Prices are high by European standards, especially for dining and hotels, but transport and coffee are manageable.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great table service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up.
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