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Jumbo Stay
A hostel and aviation-themed attraction inside a converted Boeing 747 near Arlanda. Popular with aviation enthusiasts and visitors looking for an unusual airport-area experience.










Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
18m
Average duration
20m
Trains per day
55
Distance
36 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm Central Station to Stockholm Arlanda Airport 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 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 22 miles (37 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m 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 Central Station to Stockholm Arlanda Airport:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm Central Station to Stockholm Arlanda Airport costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Stockholm Arlanda Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 35m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (29m by train vs 36m by car). Tickets start at around $25 (€21) compared to roughly $10 (€8) 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 Arlanda Express, SJ, SL, Malartag, 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 Central Station to Stockholm Arlanda Airport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7838 Arlanda Express | 2:05 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 2:25 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
940 Mälartåg | 2:11 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h18 | 2:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7940 Arlanda Express | 2:20 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 2:40 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7840 Arlanda Express | 2:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 2:55 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7942 Arlanda Express | 2:50 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 3:10 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7842 Arlanda Express | 3:05 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 3:25 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
946 Mälartåg | 3:11 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h18 | 3:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7944 Arlanda Express | 3:20 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 3:40 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7844 Arlanda Express | 3:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 3:55 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
22 SJ | 3:41 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h23 | 4:04 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7946 Arlanda Express | 3:50 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 4:10 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7846 Arlanda Express | 4:05 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 4:25 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
950 Mälartåg | 4:11 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h18 | 4:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7948 Arlanda Express | 4:20 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 4:40 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7848 Arlanda Express | 4:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 4:55 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7950 Arlanda Express | 4:50 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 5:10 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7850 Arlanda Express | 5:05 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 5:25 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
20954 Mälartåg | 5:11 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h18 | 5:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7952 Arlanda Express | 5:20 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 5:40 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
282 SJ | 5:29 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h21 | 5:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7852 Arlanda Express | 5:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 5:55 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
48 SJ | 5:41 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h23 | 6:04 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7954 Arlanda Express | 5:50 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 6:10 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7854 Arlanda Express | 6:05 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 6:25 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
20958 Mälartåg | 6:10 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h19 | 6:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7956 Arlanda Express | 6:20 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 6:40 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
284 SJ | 6:29 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h21 | 6:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7856 Arlanda Express | 6:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 6:55 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7958 Arlanda Express | 6:50 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 7:10 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7858 Arlanda Express | 7:05 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 7:25 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
964 Mälartåg | 7:11 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h18 | 7:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7960 Arlanda Express | 7:20 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 7:40 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
286 SJ | 7:29 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h21 | 7:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7860 Arlanda Express | 7:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 7:55 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
26 SJ | 7:41 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h23 | 8:04 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7962 Arlanda Express | 7:50 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 8:10 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7862 Arlanda Express | 8:05 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 8:25 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
970 Mälartåg | 8:11 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h18 | 8:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7964 Arlanda Express | 8:20 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 8:40 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7864 Arlanda Express | 8:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 8:55 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7966 Arlanda Express | 8:50 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 9:10 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7866 Arlanda Express | 9:05 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 9:25 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
976 Mälartåg | 9:11 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h18 | 9:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7968 Arlanda Express | 9:20 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 9:40 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7868 Arlanda Express | 9:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 9:55 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7970 Arlanda Express | 9:50 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 10:10 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7870 Arlanda Express | 10:05 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 10:25 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
982 Mälartåg | 10:11 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h18 | 10:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7972 Arlanda Express | 10:20 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 10:40 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7872 Arlanda Express | 10:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 10:55 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7974 Arlanda Express | 10:50 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 11:10 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7874 Arlanda Express | 11:05 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 11:25 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
988 Mälartåg | 11:11 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h18 | 11:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7976 Arlanda Express | 11:20 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 11:40 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7876 Arlanda Express | 11:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 11:55 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7900 Arlanda Express | 4:20 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 4:40 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7800 Arlanda Express | 4:35 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 4:55 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7902 Arlanda Express | 4:50 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 5:10 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7802 Arlanda Express | 5:05 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 5:25 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
900 Mälartåg | 5:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h18 | 5:29 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7904 Arlanda Express | 5:20 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 5:40 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7804 Arlanda Express | 5:35 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 5:55 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7906 Arlanda Express | 5:50 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 6:10 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
260 SJ | 5:56 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h24 | 6:20 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7806 Arlanda Express | 6:05 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 6:25 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
906 Mälartåg | 6:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h18 | 6:29 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7908 Arlanda Express | 6:20 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 6:40 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7808 Arlanda Express | 6:35 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 6:55 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7910 Arlanda Express | 6:50 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 7:10 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7810 Arlanda Express | 7:05 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 7:25 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
910 Mälartåg | 7:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h18 | 7:29 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7912 Arlanda Express | 7:20 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 7:40 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7812 Arlanda Express | 7:35 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 7:55 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
32 SJ | 7:41 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h23 | 8:04 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7914 Arlanda Express | 7:50 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 8:10 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
80 SJ | 7:50 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h22 | 8:12 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7814 Arlanda Express | 8:05 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 8:25 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
914 Mälartåg | 8:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h18 | 8:29 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7916 Arlanda Express | 8:20 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 8:40 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
264 SJ | 8:29 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h21 | 8:50 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7816 Arlanda Express | 8:35 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 8:55 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7918 Arlanda Express | 8:50 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 9:10 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7818 Arlanda Express | 9:05 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 9:25 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
918 Mälartåg | 9:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h18 | 9:29 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7920 Arlanda Express | 9:20 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 9:40 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7820 Arlanda Express | 9:35 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 9:55 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
16 SJ | 9:42 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h22 | 10:04 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7922 Arlanda Express | 9:50 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 10:10 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7822 Arlanda Express | 10:05 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 10:25 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
924 Mälartåg | 10:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h18 | 10:29 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7924 Arlanda Express | 10:20 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 10:40 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
268 SJ | 10:29 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h21 | 10:50 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7824 Arlanda Express | 10:35 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 10:55 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7926 Arlanda Express | 10:50 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 11:10 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7826 Arlanda Express | 11:05 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 11:25 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
928 Mälartåg | 11:11 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h18 | 11:29 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7928 Arlanda Express | 11:20 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 11:40 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
270 SJ | 11:29 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h21 | 11:50 AM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7828 Arlanda Express | 11:35 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 11:55 AM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
36 SJ | 11:41 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h23 | 12:04 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7930 Arlanda Express | 11:50 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 12:10 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7830 Arlanda Express | 12:05 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 12:25 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
932 Mälartåg | 12:09 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 12:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
10 SJ | 12:11 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h22 | 12:33 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7932 Arlanda Express | 12:20 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 12:40 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7832 Arlanda Express | 12:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 12:55 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7934 Arlanda Express | 12:50 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 1:10 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7834 Arlanda Express | 1:05 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 1:25 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
936 Mälartåg | 1:11 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h18 | 1:29 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7936 Arlanda Express | 1:20 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 1:40 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
274 SJ | 1:31 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h19 | 1:50 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7836 Arlanda Express | 1:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 1:56 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 SJ | 1:41 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h23 | 2:04 PM Arlanda Central station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7938 Arlanda Express | 1:50 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0h20 | 2:10 PM Arlanda Norra station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Stockholm Central Station to Stockholm Arlanda Airport run on average 115 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 115 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:08, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 22 miles (37 km) distance in 18m.
Distance 22 miles (37 km) |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 115 |
Direct trains 115 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 2:08 AM |
Last train 11:53 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.
A hostel and aviation-themed attraction inside a converted Boeing 747 near Arlanda. Popular with aviation enthusiasts and visitors looking for an unusual airport-area experience.
A well-preserved baroque castle museum west of Arlanda with historic interiors, collections, and strong visual appeal. A worthwhile side trip for history lovers.
A museum about Stockholm’s medieval palace history, included here as a broader regional option for longer layovers heading into the city.
A beautifully preserved lakeside historic center with wooden houses, rune stones, small lanes, and a relaxed atmosphere. The top nearby area to explore from Arlanda.
Sweden’s oldest preserved main street, lined with historic buildings, small shops, and easy access to key sights in Sigtuna.
A pleasant lakeside walking area along Lake Mälaren with scenic views, benches, and a calm atmosphere. Very popular for relaxed strolls and photos.
Swedish meatballs, typically served with creamy sauce, lingonberries, and potatoes. They are one of Sweden’s most iconic comfort foods.
Cured salmon seasoned with salt, sugar, and dill, often served with hovmästarsås. A classic Nordic dish closely associated with Swedish cuisine.
A popular Swedish starter of prawns mixed with mayonnaise and dill on toasted bread, often topped with fish roe. Common in Stockholm restaurants and brasseries.
A well-known airport restaurant by chef Pontus Frithiof, offering modern Swedish and international dishes in an upscale terminal setting.
A famous Swedish burger chain at Arlanda, known for reliable fast casual meals, including vegetarian and vegan options.
An established airport dining venue at Arlanda with runway views, serving classic meals and drinks in a relaxed lounge-style atmosphere.
Airport dining and coffee are pricier than in central Stockholm. Cards are standard, but meals and snacks cost more than city averages.
Service is usually included. Tipping is optional; round up or add 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. No tip needed for coffee, taxis, or fast food.
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Stockholm Arlanda Airport -> Stockholm Central Station
The train connection between Stockholm Centralstation and Stockholm Arlanda Airport is efficient and convenient, making it easy for travelers to reach the airport from the city center. The primary providers of this service are Arlanda Express, SL (Stockholm Public Transport), and SJ (Swedish Railways). With frequent departures throughout the day, passengers can enjoy a comfortable journey that typically takes around 20 minutes on the express services. Whether you're heading out for business or leisure, these trains offer a reliable option to connect you with your travel plans seamlessly.
The train connection between Stockholm Centralstation and Stockholm Arlanda Airport is direct, with a travel duration of just 20 minutes. There are 13 connections available per day, providing convenient options for travelers looking to reach the airport quickly from the city center.
The first daily train departs from Stockholm Centralstation at 04:40, providing an early start for travelers heading to the airport. The last journey of the day leaves at 21:38, allowing late arrivals ample time to reach their destination before nightfall.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from Stockholm Centralstation to Stockholm Arlanda Airport is approximately 16€. The average ticket price tends to be higher, providing travelers with various options depending on their budget and preferences.
Welcome to Gamla Stan, the heart of Stockholm and one of the best-preserved medieval city centers in Europe. This charming old town is significant not only 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, be sure to admire unique features like Stortorget Square, where you'll find beautiful architecture and vibrant cafés that invite you to soak up the atmosphere.
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 preserved 17th-century warship, offering insight into Sweden’s naval power during that era. Unique features include intricate carvings adorning the ship's hull and interactive exhibits that bring this fascinating story alive for visitors of all ages.
Finally, we arrive at Skansen Open-Air Museum, which holds a special place as one of Europe's first open-air museums established in 1891. Its significance stems from showcasing Swedish cultural heritage through authentic historical buildings relocated from various regions across Sweden—each telling stories about traditional crafts and lifestyles throughout different eras. What sets Skansen apart are its live demonstrations featuring artisans practicing age-old skills alongside native animals roaming freely within beautifully landscaped grounds—a perfect blend of nature and culture!
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockholm Central Station to Stockholm Arlanda Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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