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Compare train and bus for Stockholm-Arlanda to Stockholm
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stockholm-Arlanda to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 22 miles (36 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare ways to travel from Stockholm-Arlanda to Stockholm
Compare the available ways to get from Stockholm-Arlanda to Stockholm, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm-Arlanda to Stockholm:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm-Arlanda to Stockholm costing on average $32 (€27).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 14m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€13) compared to roughly $11 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$3 (-€3). The journey takes 44m versus 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Stockholm-Arlanda to Stockholm
How to get from Stockholm-Arlanda to Stockholm by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockholm-Arlanda to Stockholm is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
583 SL · 41 SL6:46 AM 0h59 Stockholm-Arlanda 7:45 AM Stockholm City station $5 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
583 SL · 41 SL6:46 AM 0h59 Stockholm-Arlanda 7:45 AM Stockholm City station $5 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
7917 Arlanda express8:23 AM 0h17 Arlanda Södra station 8:40 AM Stockholm Central Station $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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583 SL · 41 SL6:16 AM 0h59 Stockholm-Arlanda 7:15 AM Stockholm City station $5 1 One-way 1 transfer
583 SL · 41 SL5:46 AM 0h59 Stockholm-Arlanda 6:45 AM Stockholm City station $5 1 One-way 1 transfer
583 SL · 41 SL10:08 PM 0h59 Stockholm-Arlanda 11:07 PM Stockholm City station $5 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus10:11 PM 0h34 Stockholm, Arlanda 10:45 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus10:35 PM 0h35 Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 11:10 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus12:53 PM 0h37 Stockholm, Arlanda 1:30 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm-Arlanda to Stockholm:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm-Arlanda to Stockholm costing on average $32 (€27).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 14m.
- Around 177 buses per day.
- Around 143 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockholm-Arlanda and Stockholm as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Arlanda Central station and arrive in Stockholm Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Stockholm, Arlanda and arrive in Stockholm, Cityterminalen.
- Travel with Arlanda Express, SL, Malartag, SJ to go to Stockholm by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Flygbussarna, Infobus, Vy Bus4You to go to Stockholm by bus.
- 141 direct trains per day with Arlanda Express, SL, Malartag, SJ.
- 177 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Flygbussarna, Infobus, Vy Bus4You.
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