How to get from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Stockholm city centre (T-Centralen)

High confidenceChecked May 2026

Arlanda Express to T-Centralen is the fastest (~20 min, ~SEK 320). Cheaper: SL commuter train (~SEK 170) or Flygbussarna coach (~SEK 130).

Best options

Best overall
Arlanda Express if you're in a hurry; SL pendeltåg if you want value.
Cheapest safe
Flygbussarna coach (~SEK 130) or SL pendeltåg.
Best at night
Coach runs late; Arlanda Express has limited overnight service.
With luggage / kids
All options have luggage space.
Taxi fare
Look for the fixed-price taxi sticker in the window — typically SEK 500–650 to central Stockholm with the major firms. Unmarked cabs may charge double.
Ride-hailing
Uber and Bolt operate.
available
Public transport
Arlanda Express, SL pendeltåg (commuter rail), Flygbussarna coach.

Compare your options — ARN → Stockholm city centre (T-Centralen)

Distance ~40 km, typical journey 20–45 min.

OptionTypical fareGood for
Public transportArlanda Express, SL pendeltåg (commuter rail), Flygbussarna coach.Cheapest safe option
Official taxiLook for the fixed-price taxi sticker in the window — typically SEK 500–650 to central Stockholm with the major firms. Unmarked cabs may charge double.Late arrivals, heavy luggage
Ride-hailingUber and Bolt operate.available

After landing — step by step

  1. 1Follow 'Trains & Buses' signs from arrivals
  2. 2Taxi: only use the major firms (Taxi Stockholm, Taxi Kurir, Sverigetaxi) and verify the printed maximum fare

Scam warnings

Unregulated taxis with inflated 'maximum price' stickers — always check the printed maximum on the rear window

Avoid this

  • Any taxi without a published maximum fare sticker

Frequently asked

Q.How much is a taxi from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Stockholm city centre (T-Centralen)?

Look for the fixed-price taxi sticker in the window — typically SEK 500–650 to central Stockholm with the major firms. Unmarked cabs may charge double.. Always confirm the fare or that the meter is on before pulling away. Watch for: Unregulated taxis with inflated 'maximum price' stickers — always check the printed maximum on the rear window.

Q.What is the cheapest safe way from ARN to Stockholm city centre (T-Centralen)?

Flygbussarna coach (~SEK 130) or SL pendeltåg.

Q.Does Uber or ride-hailing work at Stockholm Arlanda Airport?

Uber and Bolt operate.

Q.What's the best way from ARN to Stockholm city centre (T-Centralen) at night?

Coach runs late; Arlanda Express has limited overnight service.

Q.What scams should I watch for going from ARN to Stockholm city centre (T-Centralen)?

Top reported: Unregulated taxis with inflated 'maximum price' stickers — always check the printed maximum on the rear window. Use the official taxi rank, never accept a fare from someone approaching you in arrivals.

SOURCES
Full ARN airport guide