Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and the largest economic center. It is visited by hundreds of tourists every day, served by 4 airports – Arlanda , Bromma, Skavsta and Västerås . All of them are located near the city and have good transport connections. Are you also going to the capital of Sweden? Then read the article more carefully, we will tell you how to get from Stockholm Airport to the city center. And let’s start with Arlanda – the most important air gate.
Orlando
Web-site: http://www.swedavia.se/arlanda/
Espresso
The high-speed train takes only 20 minutes. In principle, this method can be called the fastest and most convenient, but also the most expensive. The express departs every fifteen minutes from any airport terminal.
Tickets are sold both in special machines on the platform and at the ticket office. The cost of the ticket depends on the age of the passenger. Thus, young people from 18 to 25 years old have to pay 130 SEK, adults – 260 SEK, pensioners – 130 SEK. Children under 17 years old, but only accompanied by an adult, can travel for free.
Tip: it’s better to buy tickets before boarding the train, it will be SEK cheaper!
Bus
This method is also in demand. A comfortable bus runs every quarter of an hour from 5 am to 7 pm and every 40 minutes the rest of the time. Travel time is up to 40 minutes. Fare:
- children (under 15 years old) accompanied by an adult – free of charge;
- teenage (16-25 years old) and pensioner (from 65 years old) ticket – 79 SEK;
- adult ticket – 99 SEK.
Tickets can be purchased on buses, at ticket offices, at vending machines, and online.
Web-site: https://www.swebus.se/SwebusExpress_com/
Regular train services
If you have enough time, use the regular train services. This is also very convenient, because the train station is located in Sky City (between terminals 4 and 5 of the airport). The main thing is not to make a mistake with the route! You are suitable for:
- Linköping – Stockholm – Gävle train. Travel time is about 20 minutes, ticket price is 95 kroons.
- Pendeltog train to Centralen station. Travel time is 40 minutes. Ticket prices are not much different from bus prices.
Taxi
Are you a fan of this type of transport? Then prepare to spend from 400 to 500 SEK on the road – this is how much ”Taxi 150000” and ”Taxi 020” charge for their services. But the so-called “black taxis” can charge about 1000 SEK for one trip, if not more! Interestingly, the road will cost as much as 50 SEK cheaper!
Now you know how to get from Arlanda Airport to Stockholm to its central part, and we still have a lot of informative information ahead of us.
Skavsta
Skavsta International Airport is located 100 km from Stockholm (near Nyköping). The airport is served by Ryanair and Wizz Air. You can get to the city center in several ways.
Shuttle bus
This method of transportation is very convenient. Firstly, various flights can take you to any point in Stockholm. The most optimal option is the Flygbussarna airport coaches, which run between Skavsta Airport and the central bus station. The buses depart every half hour. Secondly, people under 26 years old are given good discounts on tickets. Thirdly, tickets are sold for a specific day, not for a specific time. If you miss your bus, do not despair, you can safely take the next flight. The journey time takes about an hour and a half. The ticket price is 129 kroons and 235 kroons (one way and round trip, respectively). Tickets can be purchased at special machines, at the airport (at the counters with the Flygbussarna logo) and online (on the Flygbussarna website (
www.flygbussarna.se ). By the way, the latter method will be the cheapest. You can check the flight schedule on the same website.
You can also take bus number 515, which runs from the airport to the nearest train station from 4:20 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Departures are every 30 minutes, travel time is 10 minutes, and the ticket price is 22 kroons (regular) and 11 kroons (student). Upon arrival at the train station, you need to change to a train to Stockholm, which departs at 6:17 a.m. There is another flight at 5:20 a.m., but in this case you will have to make another transfer. The price of the train ticket is 90 kroons (youth) and 100 kroons (regular). Travel time is 1 hour.
Taxi
This method is certainly not the cheapest, but it is the fastest and most convenient. The journey time is about 70 minutes. If you want to save money, pay for the car in advance.
Westeros
This airport, located 100 km west of Stockholm, accepts flights from the London-based Ryanair company.
Bus
You can take a Flygbussarna bus from Västerås Airport. Ticket prices when ordered online:
- adult – 119 SEK;
- people under 26 years old – 99 SEK.
If you decide to buy a ticket at the box office, add another 30 SEK to the amount. Travel time is 75 minutes. You can also take the bus that goes from the airport to the bus station. The ticket price is 150 SEK (under 26 years old) and 249 SEK (adult). Travel time is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Train
There is a train from the airport to central Stockholm every 30 minutes. Tickets can be purchased on the city transport company’s website.
shuttle
As you exit the terminal, you will see a shuttle taxi that runs between the airport and the city station, located in the city center.
Bromma
This airport is located 10 km from the center of Stockholm. It mostly serves domestic flights, but several European airlines also fly here.
Bus
To get to the city center, take the Flygbussarna bus. The ticket price is about 70 kroons. If you order tickets online, the price will be slightly lower.
There is also a bus number 152 from this airport. It will take you to Sundbyberg station, from where you can change to a train that will take you to Stockholm Central Station. This trip will cost 26 kronor for an adult ticket.
Taxi
Do you value comfort? Well, there are taxi stands right at the airport. A car will take you to the city center for about 300 CZK.
Now you have all the information and can safely set off on your journey. Have a safe journey!