Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

ARNSwedenTPL: night-owl-plan

Stockholm Arlanda Airport

Stockholm, Sweden

Drop-off

Stockholm Central Station / Cityterminalen

Pin before customs

Fastest

Arlanda Express

rail · 10-15m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Arlanda Express
Headway: 10-15
Backup: SL Commuter Train Line 40 (Pendeltåg) · 30m

Note

Non-stop train between Stockholm Arlanda Airport (stations Arlanda South and Arlanda North) and Stockholm Central Station in about 18 minutes, running several times per hour from early morning to late night. Tickets are cashless and can be bought online, at machines or ticket counters at Stockholm Central and the airport.

Late arrivals

Stockholm: Night-Owl Operations

After-midnight contingencies for delayed flights and red-eyes. Targets queries likestockholm airport busandarn to city centerfor eSIM funnels.

Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Arlanda Express
Mode: rail
Freq: 10-15m
Note: Non-stop train between Stockholm Arlanda Airport (stations Arlanda South and Arlanda North) and Stockholm Central Station in about 18 minutes, running several times per hour from early morning to late night. Tickets are cashless and can be bought online, at machines or ticket counters at Stockholm Central and the airport.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: Flygbussarna Arlanda–Stockholm Cityterminalen
Mode: coach
Freq: 10-30m
Note: Airport coaches branded Flygbussarna run between all Arlanda terminals (including Terminal 5) and Stockholm Cityterminalen next to Stockholm Central Station in about 45–50 minutes. Buses operate roughly 03:00–22:00 with departures about every 10 minutes at busy times and every 15–30 minutes early morning, evenings and late at night.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.