Getting to Stockholm

✈️ By Plane

Stockholm has four airports, with Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) being the main international hub, located about 40 km north of the city center. It offers direct flights from most major European cities and global destinations. Other airports include Bromma (BMA) for domestic flights, Skavsta (NYO) and Västerås (VST) for low-cost carriers.

Airlines serving Stockholm Arlanda include SAS (Scandinavian Airlines), Norwegian, Ryanair, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, KLM, Finnair, and many others. Direct flights are available from the main European hubs.

We recommend booking flights at least 2-3 months in advance for the best fares. Prices for European routes often start around €50-150 for a return ticket, depending on the route.

Stockholm Arlanda Airport to city center:

These are a few suggestions to reaching Stockholm if you land at Stockholm Arlanda Airport:

• Arlanda Express: High-speed train, 20 min to Stockholm Central.

• Commuter train: SL trains (~40 min.)

• Airport coaches: Flygbussarna, FLIXBUS (~45 min.)

• Taxi: Fixed-price options available (~SEK 500–600)

🚅 By Train 

Stockholm Central Station is the main rail hub, located in the city center and connected to metro, commuter trains, and bus lines. International train travel is another alternative if travelling from neighboring countries.

Direct train routes to Stockholm exist from:

• Copenhagen (via Öresund Bridge) – approx. 5 hours

• Oslo – approx. 6 hours

• Hamburg – approx. 12 hours

• Berlin – approx. 16 hours

Other European cities such as Paris, Vienna, Munich, and Amsterdam are reachable with 1–2 changes. Night trains are available from Germany and Denmark.

Train operators: 

• SJ – Swedish Railways 

• Snälltåget – night trains from Germany and Denmark 

• Vy – Norwegian Railways 

We recommend booking train tickets at least 1-2 months in advance for the best prices. 

🚆 Domestic Travel

High-speed trains run regularly between Stockholm and major Swedish cities: 

• Gothenburg – approx. 3 hours

• Malmö – approx. 4.5 hours

• Uppsala – approx. 40 minutes

Operators include SJ, MTRX, and Snälltåget. Domestic flights are available from Arlanda and Bromma airports, but trains are often faster and more sustainable.