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How to Get from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Royal Palace Stockholm

Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) lies about 42 km north of Royal Palace Stockholm in Gamla Stan. The journey takes roughly 30 minutes with the Arlanda Express plus a short metro or walk, and 40–55 minutes by taxi, coach or commuter train.

✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026 • 42.2 km road distance

Private Airport Transfer

Door-to-Door
41 mins •Pre-booked / On Request
€85 - €110 (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: Luggage included, meet & greet
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. After baggage claim, follow signs to the arrivals hall and meet-and-greet area.
  2. Look for your pre-booked driver holding a name sign.
  3. Confirm the booking, destination and fixed price before boarding.
  4. Ride directly to Royal Palace Stockholm, about 41 minutes without heavy traffic.
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✓ Fixed Price • Meet & Greet at Exit
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Official Taxi Rank

Fixed Cap
41 mins •Available 24/7
€59 - €75 (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: Up to 4 passengers, reasonable luggage
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Exit arrivals and follow signs to the official Swedavia taxi rank outside Terminal 5 or Terminal 2.
  2. Use a taxi from the contracted companies at the rank; check the yellow comparison-price label on the side window.
  3. Agree a fixed price before leaving, up to 825 kr for 1–4 passengers within the Greater Stockholm zone.
  4. Ride about 41 minutes to Royal Palace Stockholm; ask to be dropped at the palace entrance.

Arlanda Express + Walk/Metro

Fastest Rail
30 mins •Every 15 Mins (Peak)
€32 / Person (Adult Single)
Luggage: Hand and large bags accepted
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. From T2, T3 or T4 follow signs to Arlanda Express, Arlanda Södra; from T5 follow signs to Arlanda Norra.
  2. Buy a ticket online, in the app or at a machine before boarding.
  3. Board the non-stop Arlanda Express to Stockholm Central Station, about 18 minutes.
  4. At Stockholm Central, follow signs to T-Centralen metro and take the red or green line one stop to Gamla Stan, or walk 10–15 minutes.
  5. Exit Gamla Stan and walk about 5 minutes to Royal Palace Stockholm.

Flygbussarna Airport Coaches

Best Budget Direct
55 mins •Frequent daytime / Check timetable
€11.50 / Person (Online)
Luggage: Under-bus luggage space
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Exit the terminal and board the Flygbussarna airport coach outside the arrivals entrance.
  2. Buy a ticket online before travel or pay by card on board; cash is not accepted.
  3. Ride about 45 minutes to Stockholm Cityterminalen, next to Stockholm Central.
  4. Walk to T-Centralen metro and take the red or green line one stop to Gamla Stan, or walk 10–15 minutes.
  5. Walk about 5 minutes from Gamla Stan to Royal Palace Stockholm.

SL Commuter Train + Walk/Metro

Cheapest Direct Train
53 mins •At Least Every 30 Mins
€18 / Person (Adult incl. Arlanda Fee)
Luggage: Limited racks and overhead space
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Follow signs to Arlanda Central in SkyCity between Terminal 4 and Terminal 5.
  2. Buy a combined SL + Arlanda passage ticket in the SL app or at an SL machine; the adult total is 200 kr.
  3. Board a Stockholm-bound SL commuter train and ride about 38 minutes to Stockholm City station.
  4. Exit Stockholm City and follow signs to T-Centralen; take the red or green metro line one stop to Gamla Stan, or walk 10–15 minutes.
  5. Walk about 5 minutes from Gamla Stan to Royal Palace Stockholm.

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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

  • Ignore taxi touts inside the terminal; use only the official Swedavia taxi rank outside T5 or T2 and check the yellow comparison-price label before boarding.
  • Stockholm taxis have free pricing: always agree a fixed price before leaving, otherwise the meter may run high despite the official zone cap of 825 kr for 1–4 passengers.
  • Sweden is nearly cashless and Flygbussarna and SL do not accept cash on board; have a contactless card or mobile payment ready.
  • The SL commuter train from Arlanda C needs the 157 kr Arlanda passage fee on top of the 43 kr SL ticket; boarding without it can mean a barrier charge or fine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest way to travel from Arlanda to the Royal Palace?

Flygbussarna's online one-way ticket costs about €11.50 per adult and takes around 55 minutes to Cityterminalen, then a short walk or one metro stop to Gamla Stan. The cheapest rail route is the SL commuter train including the Arlanda passage fee at about €18.

How long does the Arlanda Express take to reach Stockholm Central?

The Arlanda Express is non-stop and takes about 18 minutes. From Stockholm Central you can walk 10–15 minutes or take the red/green metro one stop to Gamla Stan, so door-to-door allow around 30 minutes.

Can I pay by card or cash on public transport from ARN?

Sweden is nearly cashless; cards and mobile payment are accepted everywhere. Flygbussarna coaches and SL trains do not sell tickets for cash on board, so use the app, machines or a contactless card before you travel.

Which transfer is best for a family with luggage?

A private transfer offers a fixed price and door-to-door drop at the Royal Palace with luggage handled. Alternatively, a fixed-price taxi with a Swedavia-contracted company is capped at 825 kr for up to 4 passengers.

Is there a cheaper trick to avoid the Arlanda station access fee?

Yes. Take SL bus 583 from Arlanda to Märsta station, then board the SL commuter train with a normal 43 kr SL ticket only, avoiding the 157 kr Arlanda passage fee. The journey takes roughly an hour or more, so trade time for savings.

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