How often does the Arlanda Express run and when are the first and last trains?
Departure frequency, ticket validity and where to check first and last trains.
Short answer
The Arlanda Express runs about every 15 minutes, according to its journey planner, and Visit Stockholm gives every 10 minutes in rush hour and every 15 minutes at other times. The first and last trains of the day are listed in the live journey planner on arlandaexpress.com, so check it for your travel date.
Why
- The Arlanda Express journey planner states that trains depart every 15 minutes.
- Arlanda Express states on its home page that departures run every 12–15 minutes and that a ticket is valid for any departure.
- According to Visit Stockholm, the trains depart every 10 minutes in rush hour and every 15 minutes at other times.
Details
Full flex and Early bird tickets are valid on any departure in either direction with no seat reservation, but an Early bird ticket is valid only on the chosen travel day. Planned track maintenance and disturbances are posted on the traffic information page. If you travel at night, Flygbussarna says night buses to Arlanda are also available, see Arlanda and its alternatives and which hotel is closest to Arlanda Terminal 5.
Tip
For an early or late flight, check the journey planner the day before and keep the night buses in mind as a back-up.
What may differ
Frequency depends on the time of day (every 10 minutes in rush hour, every 15 minutes otherwise, according to Visit Stockholm), and planned track maintenance can change the service.
Common misconception
You must book a seat on a specific Arlanda Express departure.
What actually happens
Arlanda Express states that Full flex and Early bird tickets work on any departure in either direction with no seat reservation, although an Early bird ticket is valid only on the chosen day.
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Sources
- Arlanda Express: Journey planner and timetableChecked at:
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- Visit Stockholm: Airport transferChecked at:
- Arlanda Express: Tickets and pricesChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check Arlanda Express before you travel.
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