12 of the best · Stockholm, Sweden
SL’s metro, commuter trains and trams, Arlanda Express in 18 minutes, Waxholmsbolaget’s archipelago boats, and the ferries to Finland and the Baltic.
Our 12 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Stockholm.
The back story
SL’s metro, commuter trains, trams and ferries, Arlanda Express in 18 minutes, Waxholmsbolaget’s boats to the archipelago and the ferries to Finland and the Baltic.
One ticket
Stockholm’s public transport: the tunnelbana, pendeltåg, trams, buses and some ferries, on one ticket.
18 minutes
The airport train between Stockholm Central and Arlanda: 18 minutes, every 12–15 minutes.
In-depth stories behind the list.
The back story
SL’s metro, commuter trains, trams and ferries, Arlanda Express in 18 minutes, Waxholmsbolaget’s boats to the archipelago and the ferries to Finland and the Baltic.
SL.
One ticket
Stockholm’s public transport: the tunnelbana, pendeltåg, trams, buses and some ferries, on one ticket.
Arriving.
18 minutes
The airport train between Stockholm Central and Arlanda: 18 minutes, every 12–15 minutes.
Swedavia
Sweden’s main international airport, run by Swedavia, north of the city: express and commuter trains, coaches and taxis.
Long distance.
The archipelago and the Baltic.
To the islands
The archipelago boats from Strömkajen: SL tickets valid as far as Vaxholm all year.
