Stockholm Getting Around

Getting from Stockholm airport
Flygbussarna operate regular buses to all four Stockholm airports. The journey takes 40 minutes from Arlanda, 20 minutes from Bromma, 80 minutes from Skavsta, and 75 minutes from Vasteras. The Arlanda Express train connects the city centre with Arlanda airport and run every 15 minutes. There is a normal public bus to Bromma Airport. Taxis available from all four airports.

Getting around Stockholm
Getting around Stockholm is easy and fast thanks to an integrated system of metro, buses, trains and tram. Tickets for Stockholm metro and buses are interchangeable. Fares for buses and metro are based on zones. Tickets are valid for 1 hour. Single tickets can be bought from the station or the bus driver. Save money by buying the SL Tourist Card or a 10-trip pass from newsstands. Special tourist cards are available from the airport, the Central Train Station and tourist offices. The SL Tourist Card allows free travel on public transport in the Stockholm city area for 1 or 3 days.  The Stockholmskortet has 1, 2 and 3 day versions and includes entrance to major museums and sightseeing tours.

Walking
Most Stockholm city break visitors will be happy to visit the majority of the sights on foot. There are a lot of pedestrian areas and parks within the city. The Old Town is a delight on foot. Crossing central Stockholm will not take much more than 30 minutes.

Bicycle
Cycling is very popular in Stockholm, and one of the best ways to see the city. There are plenty of special cycle lanes and paths.

Metro
Stockholm metro is the fastest way around the city. There are 3 main lines. Stations are marked with a blue “T”. Stockholm metro runs from 0500 to 0100 during the week and later at the weekend. T-Centralen (the central train station) is the main interchange. Stockholm metro stations often feature entertainment or exhibitions.

Bus
Stockholm buses are clean, safe and efficient, and operate between 0600 and 2400. There is a limited night bus service. Buses tend to be slower than the metro. Buses run to the major sights outside the city. Red buses are for the city centre. Blue buses go out of the city. Route maps at the bus stops.

Tram
Stockholm trams are sadly disappearing. The vintage Djurgårdslinjen (number 7) is popular with visitors as it passes many of the most important Stockholm sights. Travel passes are not valid on this special tram.

Taxis
Taxis can be hailed on the street or ordered by telephone. Taxis are efficient, metered and rather expensive.

Ferries & Boat Trips
Commuter ferries run to some central and archipelago islands. Boat trips and sightseeing tours make an enjoyable excursion, particularly during the summer.

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