Stockholm, Sweden's stunning capital, spans 14 islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea, creating a city of breathtaking waterways, medieval history, and state-of-the-art design. As Scandinavia's largest city, it blends royal palaces and Viking heritage with a thriving food scene and world-class museums.
- Public
- World-class SL network covering metro, bus, tram, commuter rail and ferries on a single integrated ticket — one of Europe's best urban transport systems
- Taxi
- Reliable and safe; use Taxi Stockholm, Cabonline or Uber app; avoid unlicensed street taxis
- Rental
- Not recommended in the city; useful for archipelago or countryside exploration
- Walking
- Stockholm's inner city areas — Gamla Stan, Södermalm, Östermalm — are highly walkable and best explored on foot
Transport at a glance
Airport transfers
Getting from the airport to your accommodation.
- Taxi
- $52-67, ~40 minutes to centre
- Taxi Info
- No official fixed rate from Arlanda; always agree price before journey or use metered taxi; Taxi Stockholm and Cabonline are reliable operators
- Shuttle
- $11, ~45 minutes to City Terminal
- Shuttle Info
- Flygbussarna buses run every 10-15 minutes from all Arlanda terminals to Stockholm City Terminal (Cityterminalen). Tickets online are cheaper than on board.
- Bus
- $8 (SL commuter train + SL ticket)
- Bus Info
- Take the SJ/SL Pendeltåg commuter train from Arlanda Airport station (requires a special airport zone supplement of ~100 SEK) to Stockholm Central in ~40 minutes
- Private
- $95-115, pre-booked car service
- Private Info
- Pre-book airport transfer services such as Cabonline or BRA Taxi online for fixed-price transfers
Local transport
Getting around the city.
Bus
Extensive SL bus network, 42 SEK per trip or covered by day/weekly passes
Alternatives
Tunnelbana metro (100 stations on 3 lines), Djurgårdslinjen tram (line 7), SL ferries to Djurgården and archipelago, city bikes (Stockholm City Bikes, monthly/seasonal subscription)
Taxis & rideshare
What to expect from taxis and apps.
- Regular
- 55 SEK base fare + 12-18 SEK/km (varies by company)
- Apps
- Uber, Bolt, Cabonline
- App Names
- Uber, Bolt
- Typical Fare
- 100-200 SEK for an average cross-city ride; avoid taxis near tourist areas without checking the meter
Intercity travel
Getting between cities and regions.
Bus
FlixBus and Swebus long-distance services from Stockholm City Terminal from 99 SEK
Shared
Samåkning (ridesharing) via apps like Skjutsgruppen for journeys outside Stockholm
Flights
Domestic SAS and Norwegian flights from 299 SEK to Gothenburg, Malmö or northern Sweden
Private
Car hire from major operators at Arlanda Airport from 600 SEK/day
Transportation details
Full breakdown of how to get around.
Stockholm has an outstanding public transport network (SL — Storstockholms Lokaltrafik) covering the entire county with metro, buses, trams, commuter trains and local ferries all on one integrated ticket system. The city is also extremely walkable and cycle-friendly.
Airports
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Stockholm Bromma Airport
Skavsta Airport
Useful apps
Download before you arrive.
SL app
Official Stockholm public transport app — buy tickets, plan routes, real-time arrivals
Uber
Ride-sharing available throughout Stockholm — often more reliable and transparent than street taxis
Bolt
Affordable alternative to Uber for short city rides
Waze / Google Maps
Navigation apps for driving and cycling in Stockholm
Stockholm City Bikes
App for renting city bikes at docking stations throughout Stockholm
Transport tips
Travel smarter, not harder.
Purchase an SL Access card (20 SEK) and load a 24-hour (175 SEK) or 72-hour (350 SEK) pass for unlimited travel
Download the SL app to buy tickets, check routes and track real-time arrivals
The Tunnelbana metro runs from 05:00 to midnight on weekdays; night buses replace it at weekends
Line 7 tram (Djurgårdslinjen) is the easiest way to reach Djurgården museums from the city centre
Ferry to Djurgården from Slussen (Line 82) or Nybroplan is the most scenic way to arrive
Arlanda Express is worth the price if time is short — 18 minutes to the city centre
Stockholm City Bikes are available at docking stations around the city — great for Djurgården and along the waterfront
Never pay cash to an unlicensed taxi — always use a licensed metered vehicle or a ride-sharing app