Stockholm Skavsta Airport is a small international airport located just over 100 kilometres from Stockholm city centre. The airport offers two main means of transportation to the city of Stockholm. The first and more expensive option is a taxi transfer, while the second and cheaper option is by public transport. A taxi ride costs €160 (1700SEK) and takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes, whereas a one-way bus ticket costs €13 (139SEK) and takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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How to get from Skavsta Airport to Stockholm City Centre by taxi

Taxi companies in Sweden normally calculate their fares using a taximeter, however, airport taxis offer fixed rates in order to attract travellers. A journey to the city centre of Stockholm with a Skavsta airport taxi lasts around 1 hour and 15 minutes, with an average price of €160 (1700SEK). Taxi vehicles can easily be recognised by their standard black and yellow taxi roof sign.

Taxi fare from Skavsta airport to Stockholm city centre

Swedish taxis usually calculate their fares using a taximeter. However, in order to simplify the transfer, taxi companies have started offering fixed price rates and different deals from Skavsta and other airports. Regardless of the operating company, the price of a taxi transfer from Skavsta airport to Stockholm will be relatively high, around €160 (1700SEK).

Where do I get it from?

There are two taxi ranks available at Skavsta airport that are located outside of the main building. The first one is in front of the tourist information desk, whereas the second rank is on the left side of the car rental counter.

Convenience

Unfortunately, the trip from Skavsta airport to Stockholm is always expensive regardless of the operating company. The most efficient way to take a taxi is by pre booking a minivan taxi, fitting up 7 people and sharing the price. Other than that, a private taxi transfer is always the safest and most comfortable option.

Useful Tips

Try and get a group transfer for this long distance, which will allow you to split the cost.
You should make sure you are able to pay according the taxi's payment method; if it is by card or by cash (in Euros).

How to get from Skavsta Airport to Stockholm City Centre by bus

Flybussarna coach is the only direct bus service from Skavsta airport to Stockholm city. The network operates on a daily basis from 08:25 to 23:35. Trips to Stockholm take about 90 minutes and regular tickets cost €13 (139SEK).

How much is the bus from Skavsta airport to the city centre?

The cost of a standard one-way adult ticket is €13 (139 SEK), with a round-trip costing €26 (278 SEK). The cost for a standard one-way Youth ticket (8-17 years) is €11 (119 SEK) and a round-trip costing €22 (238 SEK).

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1 hour 30 minutes
The waiting time for a Flygbussarna bus is 1 to 2 hours depending on the time of the day.
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The Flygbussarna airport bus is available from 08:25 until 23:35.

Where do I get it from?

The bus stop for the Flygbussarna coaches is located on the right side of the short term parking area. It can easily be seen across the arrivals taxi rank.

Convenience

The bus connection from Skavsta airport to Stockholm city is relatively practical depending on your waiting time at the airport. Moreover, this cheaper option is very attractive to travellers especially that the trip takes about the same time as by taxi.

Useful Tips

The waiting time at the station should not be a problem, as the bus company tries to synchronise its departures with the airport's arrivals.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a taxi from Skavsta Airport to Stockholm city centre?

The average fixed taxi fare from Skavsta Airport to Stockholm is €160 (1700SEK). Factors, such as the time of the day and traffic do not affect the taxi fare.

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