Layover Guide
Stockholm
20 min from airport to city center
Places to stay
Search hotelsWhy Stockholm scores 80
- 01Arlanda Express train (20 min to Central Station)
- 02Flygbussarna airport coach (45 min)
- 03Taxi/Uber (35-45 min, traffic dependent)
- 04Commuter train (40 min, cheaper option)
44 min by Arlanda Express
- 01Wander the cobblestone streets of Gamla Stan (Old Town) with its colorful 17th-century buildings
- 02Visit the Vasa Museum to see the remarkably preserved 1628 warship
- 03Explore the trendy SoFo district in Södermalm for vintage shops and Swedish fika
- 04Take a ferry through the archipelago islands from Nybrokajen
- 05See the changing of the guard at the Royal Palace
Experiences in Stockholm
See all- Dubbla Deli~60 min1 min walk
- German Beer Hall Nortull~60 min1 min walk
- Bar Lilla Compagniet, Sodermalm~75 min1 min walk
- Klubb Coco~75 min1 min walk
- Karl XII Staty Kungsträdgården~90 min1 min walk
- Gustav II Adolfs Staty~90 min1 min walk
- Vasa Museum4.8
- Odenplan4.3
- Skansen4.5
- The Royal Palace4.5
- Stockholm City Hall4.7
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Where to stay →Drop your luggage. Don't drag it around the city.
Arlanda Airport Lockers
Sky City between Terminal 4 & 5
$8/day
0 min walk
Stockholm Central Station Lockers
Central Station main hall
$7/day
3 min walk
Stow Your Bags
Multiple locations in Gamla Stan & Central
$6/bag
5 min walk
From the terminal to the good part.
Arlanda Express
to city center
Fastest option; trains every 15 min
20 min
$32.00
Flygbussarna Coach
to city center
Budget-friendly; drops at Cityterminalen
45 min
$12.00
Commuter Train (Pendeltåg)
to city center
Requires SL Access card + airport supplement
40 min
$15.00
Taxi
Fixed price to city center; use official taxi companies
40 min
$65.00
Go City Stockholm All-Inclusive Pass
1-day pass covers 45+ attractions including Vasa Museum, Royal Palace, boat tours
Worth it for layovers 8+ hours with museum focus
$79
per day
At the airport
- 01Sky City shopping mall between terminals
- 02Nordic design stores and Swedish souvenirs
- 03Pontus in the Air restaurant for upscale Swedish cuisine
- 04Relaxation lounges with day beds
- 05Free WiFi throughout terminals
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