Nordic Countries - Transportation from ARL to Stockholm????

Will be arriving Stockholm (ARL) later this year with several large pieces of luggage.

Would like suggestions on transporation to Grande Hotel in Stockholm via private car or adequately sized taxi.

Can anyone provide a suggestion/recommendation?

Thank you in advance to anyone who responds!!

Will be arriving Stockholm (ARL) later this year with several large pieces of luggage.

Would like suggestions on transporation to Grande Hotel in Stockholm via private car or adequately sized taxi.

Can anyone provide a suggestion/recommendation?

Thank you in advance to anyone who responds!!

A lot of the taxis are minivans; you should easily be able to catch one outside your terminal.

You can also contact the hotel and ask them to provide your with a large enough car. It will be more costly, though.

If not for the luggage, the fast Arlanda Express train would be the best alternative.

Cheers,
T.

I flew into there last summer and can also vouch for the fact that there are plenty of vans and large vehicles at airport, and it's not a problem getting one. I'd say a majority of the non-van cabs are Volvo station-wagons anyway (big surprise) so there are plenty of options for fitting lots of luggage into cabs.

Also, I assume you meant ARN and not ARL, since ARL is in Burkina Faso...

Yes, I am there quite a bit.

If cost is a consideration, take the Arlanda express it's fast and less expensive, then take a taxi from the station to the hotel.

There are plenty of them both at the airport and the station and as other posters have stated, they are generally Volvo station wagons or mini vans - you would not have to wait long to get this size of vehicle.

Yes, I am there quite a bit.

If cost is a consideration, take the Arlanda express it's fast and less expensive, then take a taxi from the station to the hotel.

There are plenty of them both at the airport and the station and as other posters have stated, they are generally Volvo station wagons or mini vans - you would not have to wait long to get this size of vehicle.

+1^. The Arlanda Express has an elevator, which makes it no trouble with baggage. Once arriving at T-Centralen, the cab stand is just outside the station and there are almost always larger/mini-van taxis there as well. As you have several pieces of luggage, it would only be 50m to the stand from the train.

240kr for the train...another 150kr (estimated) for the taxi...should be faster and cheaper than a taxi (495kr flat rate to downtown Stockholm) if you are travelling alone. If not, the cab from the airport is cheaper.

If you take the taxi from the airport, make sure to agree on the flat rate with the driver. It should be posted, but I have had several drivers try to rip me off lately. In the past year I have had "black" cabs picking me up at the taxi stand on 3 occasions...where the driver was using the cab after his shift to make extra money. Despite the price being posted (the taxi was ligit), the driver was asking twice the price in hope that I was naive.
I had never experienced this when living there (7 years), but other drivers said it is becoming more common. Just make sure to ask the price before getting in, even if it is posted. I do not think this should be a problem (happens on only 10% of my trips to ARN), but just wanted to pass on some recent experiences.

Yes, I am there quite a bit.

If cost is a consideration, take the Arlanda express it's fast and less expensive, then take a taxi from the station to the hotel.

There are plenty of them both at the airport and the station and as other posters have stated, they are generally Volvo station wagons or mini vans - you would not have to wait long to get this size of vehicle.

Taking Arlanda Express with lots of luggage makes little sense IME -- and the cost is a large part of the reason to avoid the train most of time in these cases since it would involve the headache of getting luggage on and off the train (and even to the train) and a taxi on top of the rather expensive train cost. If two people with lots of luggage and there's no significant train cost discount, even less reason to take the train.

About taking a taxi with lots of luggage from ARN to central Stockholm, if taking a van-type taxi instead of a station wagon-type of taxi, make sure to not fall in the trap of getting hit for the higher passenger vehicle amount. Good grounds to make that case is that all the luggage and passengers could fit in a normal Volvo station wagon/"combi" taxi by using the front passenger seat for transporting one bag.

One person with little luggage, then the Arlanda Express makes more sense.

Taking Arlanda Express with lots of luggage makes little sense IME -- and the cost is a large part of the reason to avoid the train most of time in these cases since it would involve the headache of getting luggage on and off the train (and even to the train) and a taxi on top of the rather expensive train cost. If two people with lots of luggage and there's no significant train cost discount, even less reason to take the train.


Note the weekend/holiday discount on the Arlanda Express: two people one way for 280 SEK instead of a single one-way fare of 240 SEK.

Taking Arlanda Express with lots of luggage makes little sense IME -- and the cost is a large part of the reason to avoid the train most of time in these cases since it would involve the headache of getting luggage on and off the train (and even to the train).

Getting to the train should be no problem...just grab a cart in the baggage hall and take the elevator. I agree that getting from the train to the taxi at T-Centralen would pose a slight problem...depending on the amount of baggage.


and a taxi on top of the rather expensive train cost.

Still should be cheaper than the taxi by itself...assuming 1 person. Taxi from T-Centralen to the Grand Hotel should only be 150kr unless traffic is really bad. If coming during rush, then I agree wholeheartedly (either way you will be stuck for awhile).


If two people with lots of luggage and there's no significant train cost discount, even less reason to take the train.
^. Although I saw they are now running a 2-4-1 on weekends, although this might not apply for the OP.

Note the weekend/holiday discount on the Arlanda Express: two people one way for 280 SEK instead of a single one-way fare of 240 SEK.

Beat me to it. Great minds think alike;):D.

Several large pieces of luggage are not easy for one person to transport from baggage claim to the train -- perhaps not much harder than getting it to the taxis at the airport, but still no fun given what it will mean here in Stockholm itself in terms of getting from the train to the taxis.

For two people, several large pieces of luggage can be done but often it is a pain to move given it will involve at least two baggage carts with a high probability of needing a third or even fourth baggage cart.

In my hundreds of trips on the Arlanda Express, I've never seen anyone (beside myself) try to travel on it with more than three large luggage items per person -- lots of reasons for that, but one is that of practicality. Not saying that it cannot be done, just that for a single person with several large pieces of luggage it's not a great option given what could go wrong and probably only provides a savings of 100-250 SEK if things work perfectly. If two people, most of the time it would make no financial sense.

Note the weekend/holiday discount on the Arlanda Express: two people one way for 280 SEK instead of a single one-way fare of 240 SEK.

Taking Arlanda Express with lots of luggage makes little sense IME -- and the cost is a large part of the reason to avoid the train most of time in these cases since it would involve the headache of getting luggage on and off the train (and even to the train) and a taxi on top of the rather expensive train cost. If two people with lots of luggage and there's no significant train cost discount, even less reason to take the train.

Just like I've noted that the 2 short-time return tickets sometimes have a taker (for a price), or that the student/youth fare is cheaper. I've also noted the above ticket type repeatedly -- at least monthly for years, if not 3-4 times a month -- often even finding the random ticket buyer to split the cost more often than not or just give someone a freebie. However, that ticket type isn't applicable for most of the time, save the weekend, holidays and a substantial part of the summer.

Sweden has a free market for taxis so they can ask whatever they like. And you don't have to pick the one at the front of the queue. A lot of foreigners get screwed because Sweden is the last place on the planet to expect a deregulated taxi industry.

The established firms like Taxi Stockholm, Taxi Kurir, etc. offer flat rates.

I don't know if it is still operating but the bus used to have a combination ticket bus plus taxi via Haga or Centralen. That is especially good if you are going to the northern part of town via Haga so you can avoid backtracking from Centralen. Fortunately, I usually get a ride from the airport.

The price used to be the same as just taking Arlanda Express.

http://www.flygbussarna.se/Page.aspx?page=2232&lang=EN

Will be arriving Stockholm (ARL) later this year with several large pieces of luggage.

Would like suggestions on transporation to Grande Hotel in Stockholm via private car or adequately sized taxi.

Can anyone provide a suggestion/recommendation?

Thank you in advance to anyone who responds!!

The "standard" taxis qoutes a fare at a little less than 500 SKr from Arlanda to Stockholm.

Regarding transportation between ARN and Stockholm city center, apparently there is also the Swebus. On their website, the ride is 35 minutes to the city terminal and costs 89 SEK o/w on bus #867. Does anyone have any experience with it, and is it a good alternative to the other bus service by Flygbussarana? It seems that both use the same city terminal, right?

Regarding transportation between ARN and Stockholm city center, apparently there is also the Swebus. On their website, the ride is 35 minutes to the city terminal and costs 89 SEK o/w on bus #867. Does anyone have any experience with it, and is it a good alternative to the other bus service by Flygbussarana? It seems that both use the same city terminal, right?

I take Flygbussen often enough (particularly when I just miss or am about to miss) the Arlanda Express train, but have never taken Swebus from the airport to the city. Swebus's main location closest to Stockholm C station is at the same station that Flygbussen uses.

The cheapest way into the city -- and one that only works if not having heavy luggage -- is to take the SL (public transport) bus to Marsta and then transfer onto the commuter trains headed to Stockholm Central. If needing a day/weekly/monthly pass for unlimited system use in the area anyway, nothing is cheaper than that. [The passes can be bought at the Pressbyren/newstand store during its opening hours (which may be closing as early as 6 p.m. on some days) in the landside SkyCity section of the Arlanda airport; perhaps it can also be bought at the tourist information bureau (but that hasn't always been possible).] The day pass good for unlimited travel on the SL buses/commuter trains/subway/trams (and perhaps one or two ferries) is only 100 SEK.

what about taking the SJ regional train from Stockholm central to Arlanda airport?
its WAY cheaper than arlanda express

timetable works for me, how EASY is it?

and if i buy F class, can I use the SJ lounge at stockholm central? (does it have food/beer?)

what about taking the SJ regional train from Stockholm central to Arlanda airport?
its WAY cheaper than arlanda express

timetable works for me, how EASY is it?


It's also a viable option for sure, IF the timetable suits you. Some of the commuter trains, but not all, between Uppsala and Stockholm go via Arlanda. Note that you have to pay en extra fee (60 SEK or so) when you buy a stokholm-Arlanda ticket. Buying the cheap Uppsala ticket and then jump off will not work (people were abusing this loophole before), since they have exit ticket checks at Arlanda/Skycity nowadays.

Also note that the SJ trains leave from a separate station from those of Arlanda express: Arlanda C. The entrance is located in the middle of Sky City, between T4 and T5.

what about taking the SJ regional train from Stockholm central to Arlanda airport?
its WAY cheaper than arlanda express

timetable works for me, how EASY is it?

I don't think that's the best alternative. A better option would be to take the public transit, especially if you're already buying a day/3 day pass for the subway. It's 75kr, and then the normal fare, takes about 40 minutes, and arrives at T-Centralen. You take it from the same place that you take the SJ and instead you hop on the Uppsala train and then change to a waiting train at Upplands-Väsby.

The only caution I have is not to take it back to ARN. The commuter trains have low track priority and often get delayed and in addition only every other train matches up with a waiting Uppsala train. I've had a couple very tense moments trying to make my flight because of these two combined.

Does anyone have a valid discount code for Arlanda Express?

Travel date for return ticket (same day) is 16 March 2012

Thanks in Advance

Does anyone have a valid discount code for Arlanda Express?

Travel date for return ticket (same day) is 16 March 2012

Thanks in Advance

If you are doing a trip in each direction within 6 hours you can buy a return ticket for 370 SEK: http://www.arlandaexpress.com/textpage.aspx?page=71

Thanks for this. I really need 7 hours return, but maybe able to squeeze back to 6 to qualify for cheaper ticket......saves like $15......

Hello,

I have a question about going from Stockholm to ARN. We have a 12:35 SAS flight to Bergen on a Monday. At what time would you recommend arriving at central station to catch the express train?

Hello,

I have a question about going from Stockholm to ARN. We have a 12:35 SAS flight to Bergen on a Monday. At what time would you recommend arriving at central station to catch the express train?

Timetable at:
http://arlandaexpress.se/textpage.aspx?page=192

Trip's about 20 minutes, I'd say the 11:20 departure might be close (at the airport <1 hour before flight), although will probably do. 11:05 should be no problems or 10:50 if you're conservative/want to be able to take your time/prefer to try out the lounge.

Hello,

I have a question about going from Stockholm to ARN. We have a 12:35 SAS flight to Bergen on a Monday. At what time would you recommend arriving at central station to catch the express train?

Timetable at:
http://arlandaexpress.se/textpage.aspx?page=192

Trip's about 20 minutes, I'd say the 11:20 departure might be close (at the airport <1 hour before flight), although will probably do. 11:05 should be no problems or 10:50 if you're conservative/want to be able to take your time/prefer to try out the lounge.

Also depends on if you need to check luggage. With OLCI and no bags, 11:20 is doable, but 11:05 is easier on your nerves.