Stockholm has several cruise quays. Some are a short walk from the Old Town, others are about 3 km out. The Arlanda Express train reaches the city in about 18 minutes.
Every way from the airport to the ship
Tap any way for step-by-step directions.
| The way | From | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlanda Express train, then taxi | ARN | About 18 minutes on the train (departures every 12-15 minutes), then a taxi to your quay | Not verified, see arlandaexpress.com; group tickets are cheaper |
| Taxi from the airport | ARN | Not verified | Not verified |
| Cruise line transfer | ARN | Varies | Set by your line |
Where Stockholm lies
From Stockholm Arlanda (ARN)
Arlanda Express to Stockholm Central takes about 18 minutes
Arlanda Express train, then taxi
- Follow signs to the Arlanda Express.
- Ride to Stockholm Central.
- Take a taxi to your quay (Frihamnen and Värtahamnen are about 10 minutes by taxi from the center).
The ticket is good on any departure.
Taxi from the airport
- Taxis wait at Terminal 2 and Terminal 5, 24 hours a day (Swedavia).
- Name your quay.
Ask for the fixed price before you get in (not verified).
Cruise line transfer
- Book with your line.
Easiest on boarding day.
From the city or your hotel
Walk
Visit Stockholm figures.
Taxi or bus to Frihamnen / Värtahamnen
These quays are about 3 km from the center.
Where to stay
Arrive a day or two early. A delayed flight on sailing day is the most common way travelers miss the ship.
Gamla Stan (Old Town) or Norrmalm near Central Station
Close to the inner quays and the Arlanda Express.
Sailing day
Terminals & docks
Inner-city quays: Skeppsbron (by the Royal Palace), Nybroviken, Stadsgården (160 and 165/167), Värtahamnen and Frihamnen. Terminal buildings: Stockholm Cruise Center Frihamnen 638, and Stockholm Cruise Center Stadsgården 165/167 (same building as the Fotografiska museum). Some lines use Nynäshamn, far south of the city; check your documents.
Check-in
- Check which quay your ship uses. They are spread out.
- Arrive in your assigned slot.
What trips people up
- Frihamnen and Värtahamnen are not walkable from the center with bags.
- If your cruise uses Nynäshamn, the transfer is much longer.
Do this
- Travelling together is cheaper on the Arlanda Express.
Leaving the ship: back to the airport
The same routes run in reverse. On the last morning everyone leaves at once, so lines for taxis and buses are at their longest. Book flights home for the afternoon or later, and arrange your ride in advance if you can.
| The way | To | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlanda Express train, then taxi | ARN | About 18 minutes on the train (departures every 12-15 minutes), then a taxi to your quay | Not verified, see arlandaexpress.com; group tickets are cheaper |
| Taxi from the airport | ARN | Not verified | Not verified |
| Cruise line transfer | ARN | Varies | Set by your line |
Before or after your cruise
- Vasa Museum
- Gamla Stan (Old Town)
- Royal Palace
- Archipelago boat trip
- Fotografiska museum
Which ships are in port
See today's ships and every upcoming arrival at Stockholm, from the port's own schedule.
Sources & what we could not confirm · 4 sources · checked 2026-11
- Visit Stockholm: Cruise to Stockholm
- Arlanda Express
- Swedavia: Transport to and from Arlanda
- Ports of Stockholm: Port of Stockholm
- Arlanda Express fares
- Taxi fares from Arlanda
- Which lines use Nynäshamn
- Distance Arlanda to the city
- US nonstop flights: not verified for this page; check airline sites