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Compare train and bus for Stockholm-Arlanda to Uppsala
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm-Arlanda to Uppsala among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 52m. 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 $12, while a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm-Arlanda to Uppsala:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm-Arlanda to Uppsala costing on average $24.
Other travel options to Uppsala take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 12m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (19m by train vs 30m by car). Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Stockholm-Arlanda to Uppsala
How to get from Stockholm-Arlanda to Uppsala by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockholm-Arlanda to Uppsala is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
583 SL+
814 Mälartåg8:37 AM0h38Stockholm-Arlanda9:15 AMUppsala Central Station$101One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
583 SL+
814 Mälartåg8:37 AM0h38Stockholm-Arlanda9:15 AMUppsala Central Station$101One-way1 transfer
Fastest
40 SL8:16 AM0h18Arlanda Central station8:34 AMUppsala Central Station$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
583 SL+
862 Mälartåg8:36 PM0h39Stockholm-Arlanda9:15 PMUppsala Central Station$101One-way1 transfer
583 SL+
866 Mälartåg9:36 PM0h39Stockholm-Arlanda10:15 PMUppsala Central Station$101One-way1 transfer
583 SL+
870 Mälartåg10:36 PM0h39Stockholm-Arlanda11:15 PMUppsala Central Station$101One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:03 PM0h32Stockholm, Arlanda10:35 PMUppsala, Business Park$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:33 PM0h32Stockholm, Arlanda2:05 PMUppsala, Business Park$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:13 PM0h32Stockholm, Arlanda6:45 PMUppsala, Business Park$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm-Arlanda to Uppsala:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm-Arlanda to Uppsala costing on average $24.
Other travel options to Uppsala take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 12m.
- Around 74 trains per day.
- Around 64 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockholm-Arlanda and Uppsala 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 Uppsala Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Stockholm, Arlanda T2 and arrive in Uppsala, Stationsgatan.
- Travel with Malartag, SJ, SL to go to Uppsala by train.
- Travel with UL, FlixBus to go to Uppsala by bus.
- 73 direct trains per day with Malartag, SJ, SL.
- 64 direct buses per day with UL, FlixBus.
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