Travel to Uppsala

Travel by Air – From Arlanda Airport to Uppsala

Stockholm Arlanda Airport offers Sweden’s most extensive flight network, with over 181 domestic and international destinations. Its proximity makes Uppsala an easily accessible destination for visitors from around the world.

The journey between the airport and central Uppsala takes only 18 minutes by train. You can also travel by bus, car, or taxi.

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Train to and from Arlanda Airport

From the airport, you can conveniently travel to Uppsala by direct train departing from SkyCity (located between Terminals 4 and 5). Choose between commuter trains operated by SL or regional trains with SJ or Mälartåg. Regardless of which train you take, the trip takes 18 minutes. Tickets can be purchased via the train companies’ apps or websites, as well as at the ticket gates at Arlanda Airport.

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Bus to and from Arlanda Airport

You can reach Uppsala by taking UL’s local bus line 801 from Terminals 2, 3, 4, and 5. The bus ride takes about 50 minutes.

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Taxi to and from Arlanda Airport

If you prefer to travel by taxi, the three largest taxi companies in Uppsala offer fixed prices for journeys between Uppsala and Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Authorized taxi companies are located directly outside the arrivals hall at Terminal 5 and outside Terminal 2.

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www.taxikurir.se 

Travel to Uppsala by Train

It’s easy to travel between Uppsala and Stockholm by train. You can take a commuter train with SL or a regional train with SJ or Mälartåg. The journey takes between 30 and 50 minutes, depending on the option you choose.

Choose a climate-smart travel option when visiting Uppsala! There are excellent train connections from several Swedish cities, as well from European cities on the continent via Stockholm. Check with the train operators for ticket prices and timetables.

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Getting to Uppsala by Car

If you’re driving from Stockholm or Arlanda Airport, take the E4 north towards Uppsala, following signs for Sundsvall. At Uppsala, take exit 186 towards Uppsala S and then follow the signs to the city centre.

From Enköping, take Route 55 north. When you reach Uppsala, turn right at Enköpingsvägen and continue into the city centre.

From Gävle, drive south on the E4 towards Uppsala/Stockholm. At Uppsala, take exit 188 towards 55/Strängnäs/288/Östhammar. In the first roundabout, take the first exit onto Route 55/72 towards Strängnäs and continue straight through the next roundabout. Then follow the signs to the city centre.

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Travel to Uppsala by Taxi

If you’re arriving in Uppsala by taxi, several companies are available:

Uppsala Taxi 100 000
Taxi Kurir
Taxi Uppsala
Taxi i Uppsala
Uber