40–60 minutes from Arlanda to Cityterminalen without a transfer
Flygbussarna runs direct airport coaches from terminals 2, 3, 4, and 5 to Stockholm Cityterminalen in about 40–60 minutes, depending on traffic. Tickets sit around $12–15 one way per adult (roughly 130–150 SEK), which regulars point out is cheaper than Arlanda Express and simpler with luggage than the commuter train.
Buses on the main Arlanda–Cityterminalen line usually leave every 15–30 minutes during the day, with fewer departures late at night. Off‑peak runs often clock in at roughly 40 minutes, while Reddit reports say morning and evening rush hour can push the ride to an hour or more as the coach gets stuck in city traffic.
Flygbussarna also runs routes to places like Liljeholmen, Bromma, and other parts of Stockholm, so you have to watch the front display and stance signs. Multiple Reddit threads call out that you should only board the coach clearly marked for your stop, not just the first bus you see outside terminal 5 or 4.
One‑way fares of about 130–150 SEK are a bit lower if you buy in the app or online compared with the ticket machines by arrivals. Frequent users say they book mobile tickets before landing, walk straight from baggage claim in T5 or T4 to the correct stance, and skip the kiosk queues that build when several flights arrive at once.
Regulars on TripAdvisor mention taking Flygbussarna late at night when the E4 is empty, saying it can be almost as fast as the train after 22:00. During the 07:00–09:00 and 15:30–18:00 peaks, though, reviews complain about long crawls into central Stockholm and arrival times slipping past the advertised 45 minutes.
At Cityterminalen, multiple Flygbussarna lines share platforms, and a few Google reviews mention confusion about which stop to use for the return to Arlanda. Check the digital boards for “Arlanda” plus your terminal range (2–5), and note the stance number when you arrive so you know exactly where to stand on the way back.
How to use Flygbussarna step by step
- 1. Buy your ticket: Before you fly, purchase a mobile ticket in the Flygbussarna app or on their website for about 130–150 SEK one way; this is usually a bit cheaper than buying at Arlanda.
- 2. Land and follow signs: After landing in terminals 2, 3, 4, or 5, clear passport control and customs, then follow the “Bus/Bus to City/Cityterminalen” signs toward the coach stands outside arrivals.
- 3. Find the right route: At the bus area, check the overhead boards and the front of each coach for “Stockholm Cityterminalen” or your specific destination (for example Liljeholmen), and confirm with the driver if you’re unsure.
- 4. Board and show your ticket: Join the queue, load larger bags into the underfloor hold, then show your mobile or printed ticket to the driver; seating is open, so grab any free seat.
- 5. Ride and track time: Expect roughly 40 minutes off‑peak and up to 60 minutes or a bit more in rush hour between Arlanda and Cityterminalen, according to frequent traveller reports.
- 6. Arrive and plan your onward leg: At Stockholm Cityterminalen, you arrive next to Stockholm Central Station, with metro, commuter rail, and regional trains a short indoor walk away.
Practical tip: If your timing is tight (under an hour to a meeting in central Stockholm), skip the 07:00–09:00 and 15:30–18:00 buses and either leave earlier or pay up for Arlanda Express; outside those windows, Flygbussarna hits the best balance of price and simplicity.