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Compare train and bus for Stockholm to Stockholm-Arlanda
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Stockholm-Arlanda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 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 $13, while a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 22 miles (36 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35m 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 |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Stockholm to Stockholm-Arlanda
Compare the available ways to get from Stockholm to Stockholm-Arlanda, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Stockholm-Arlanda:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Stockholm-Arlanda costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Stockholm-Arlanda take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 12m.
Tickets start at around $13 compared to roughly $9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$4. The journey takes 42m versus 35m 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 to Stockholm-Arlanda
How to get from Stockholm to Stockholm-Arlanda by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockholm to Stockholm-Arlanda is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
41 SL · 583 SL5:53 AM 0h53 Stockholm City station 6:46 AM Stockholm-Arlanda $5 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
41 SL · 583 SL5:53 AM 0h53 Stockholm City station 6:46 AM Stockholm-Arlanda $5 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
7734 Arlanda express10:42 AM 0h17 Stockholm Central Station 10:59 AM Arlanda Södra station $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
41 SL · 583 SL4:53 AM 0h53 Stockholm City station 5:46 AM Stockholm-Arlanda $5 1 One-way 1 transfer
41 SL · 583 SL10:45 AM 0h54 Stockholm City station 11:39 AM Stockholm-Arlanda $5 1 One-way 1 transfer
41 SL · 583 SL11:00 AM 0h54 Stockholm City station 11:54 AM Stockholm-Arlanda $5 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus7:30 PM 0h35 Stockholm, Cityterminalen 8:05 PM Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus1:05 PM 0h35 Stockholm, Cityterminalen 1:40 PM Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:25 PM 0h35 Stockholm, Cityterminalen 10:00 PM Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Stockholm-Arlanda:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Stockholm-Arlanda costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Stockholm-Arlanda take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 12m.
- Around 162 buses per day.
- Around 130 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockholm and Stockholm-Arlanda as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stockholm Central Station and arrive in Arlanda Central station.
- Buses mostly depart from Stockholm, Cityterminalen and arrive in Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5.
- Travel with FlixBus, Flygbussarna, Infobus, Vy Bus4You to go to Stockholm-Arlanda by bus.
- Travel with Arlanda Express, SL, Malartag, SJ to go to Stockholm-Arlanda by train.
- 162 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Flygbussarna, Infobus, Vy Bus4You.
- 129 direct trains per day with Arlanda Express, SL, Malartag, SJ.
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