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Transfer from the airport

There are several ways to get to the city centre from Arlanda airport. The cheapest is with the Airport Coaches, Flygbussarna. They leave every 5-10 mins all day, and will take you to the City Terminal in downtown Stockholm. You may then continue via public transport or taxi. A one-way ticket costs 110 SEK, and the travel time from the airport to the City Terminal is approximately 40 minutes.

Another option is the airport train, Arlanda Express. This will take you to the Central station, where you can connect to public transport or take a taxi. The airport train is the fastest way to get into town, but is more expensive. A one-way ticket costs 240 SEK, and the travel time is approximately 20 minutes.

It is also possible to take a taxi directly at Arlanda airport. Be advised that the airport is located some distance from the city, making this the most expensive option. Should you choose to take a taxi, always ask for a fixed price, available from the major taxi companies (Taxi 020, Taxi Kurir, and Taxi Stockholm). The price is then around 450-500 SEK.


Public transport

Public transport in Stockholm works quite well, and is often the best and easiest way to get around. A one-way trip within central Stockholm is 40 SEK. Note that tickets cannot be purchased when getting on the bus; buying tickets in the metro is possible. It is also possible to buy pre-paid tickets (10 trips for 180 SEK) and passes for unlimited travel. The passes are valid for 1 (100 SEK), 3 (200 SEK), or 7 (260 SEK) days. The public transport system encompasses both buses and underground, as well as commuter trains. More information on the system in general and different ticket options can be found here.


Getting to AlbaNova

The easiest way to get to AlbaNova is by public transport. Several bus lines as well as the metro ('T-bana') have stops within walking distance.

By bus

Bus lines 43 and 44 are the most convenient, sharing a bus stop ('Ruddammen', the terminus of each route) just outside AlbaNova.

By metro

The closest underground station is 'Tekniska högskolan', on the red line. Take the exit to 'Körsbärsvägen', approximately 10-15 walking distance from AlbaNova. About 150 meters from the exit is a bus stop for lines 43 and 44, which go to AlbaNova. A map showing the area between the bus stop and AlbaNova is available here.

From Hotel Arcadia

Walk to the bus stop across Körsbärsvägen. Take buses 43 or 44 to Ruddammen (both bus lines end here). Walk a block in the direction of the bus, turn right and you will see the main building at AlbaNova. Hotel Arcadia is within walking distance (10-15 mins.) of AlbaNova. A map showing the hotel, bus stop and AlbaNova is available here.

Car and Taxi

It can be quite difficult to find suitable parking in central Stockholm, and there is no guest parking at AlbaNova. We therefore do not advise renting a car.

Taxis can be ordered to pick up/drop off at your hotel and the main entrance at AlbaNova (Roslagstullsbacken 21). There is no regulation on price, but transport within the city limits is usually not more than 200 SEK.