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Port guide: compare transport from Stockholm

Stockholm, Sweden 36 transport option(s) compared
90 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Stockholm

Port call at Stockholm (Sweden). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Walk from Stadsgården to Fotografiska, is free, and the fastest takes around 8 min. A ship shuttle is also available, at around 20,00 €.

The capital of Sweden. The terminal is at Stadsgårdskajen or Frihamnen, 2 km from the historic centre (Gamla Stan). The ship enters via a very picturesque archipelago. The Vasa Museum is a must-see.

Stockholm Cruise Terminal – Stadsgårdskajen / Frihamnen
Cheapest option Free Walk from Stadsgården to Fotografiska
Fastest option 8 min Walk from Stadsgården to Fotografiska
Simplest option Walk from Stadsgården to Fotografiska Very simple
Ship shuttle 20,00 € Please contact the company for further information.

Practical tips

  • Bus 53 or Slussen in 10 minutes
  • Gamla Stan within walking distance
  • SL App for transport
  • Taxis available
  • Vasa Museum in Djurgården

Warnings

  • Two possible terminals depending on the ship
  • Check whether it’s Stadsgårdskajen or Frihamnen
  • Taxis are expensive
  • Book tickets for the Vasa Museum in advance

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle 20,00 €

Please contact the company for further information.

Recommended local alternative Walk from Stadsgården to Fotografiska

Free - 8 min - free

Photo museum very close by and suitable for a short layover

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Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

36 option(s) shown for Stockholm

Walk from Stadsgården to Fotografiska

Fotografiska

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency free
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Photo museum very close by and suitable for a short layover

Attention point

Times and tickets to check

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; very convenient option from Stadsgården

Source : Fotografiska: https://www.fotografiska.com/sto/en/ | Ports of Stockholm Stadsgården: https://www.portsofstockholm.com/stockholm/port-areas/stadsgarden--masthamnen/

Walk from Stadsgården to Slussen

Slussen

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency free
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Quick access to the metro, Djurgården ferry and Gamla Stan

Attention point

Urban passage with traffic near the port

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route from Stadsgårdskajen to Slussen; Useful as the first public transport hub

Source : Ports of Stockholm Stadsgården: https://www.portsofstockholm.com/stockholm/port-areas/stadsgarden--masthamnen/ | SL: https://sl.se/en/

Metro from Slussen to T-Centralen

T-Centralen / Stockholm Central

Metro Station / airport
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency very frequent according to SL schedules
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Fast connection to Stockholm's main hub

Attention point

Requires walking to Slussen from Stadsgården

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for reaching regional trains, metro and buses

Source : SL: https://sl.se/en/ | Visit Stockholm transport: https://www.visitstockholm.com/plan-your-trip/getting-around/

Ferry SL to Skeppsholmen

Skeppsholmen / Moderna Museet

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency frequent according to SL schedules
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Pleasant access to Skeppsholmen and Moderna Museet

Attention point

Not all rotations necessarily stop at Skeppsholmen depending on the time

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check in SL if the Skeppsholmen stop is served

Source : Visit Stockholm Djurgården ferry: https://www.visitstockholm.com/o/djurgardsfarjan/ | Moderna Museet: https://www.modernamuseet.se/stockholm/en/

SL Slussen to Djurgården Ferry

Allmänna gränd / Djurgården

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency frequent according to SL schedules
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Pleasant and fast crossing to Vasa, ABBA Museum, Gröna Lund and Skansen

Attention point

Depends on ferry schedules and crowds

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; the Djurgården ferry is integrated into the SL network

Source : Visit Stockholm Djurgården ferry: https://www.visitstockholm.com/o/djurgardsfarjan/ | SL: https://sl.se/en/

Taxi from Stadsgården to Gamla Stan

Gamla Stan / Old Town

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency available at the port or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very fast to the old town

Attention point

Not necessary if you like walking

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful with reduced mobility, rain or short weather

Source : Stockholm Taxi: https://www.taxistockholm.se/en/ | Visit Stockholm: https://www.visitstockholm.com/

Arlanda Express train from Stockholm Central

Stockholm Arlanda Airport

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 31,00 €
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency every 12 to 15 minutes depending on the schedule
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Fastest transfer to Arlanda

Attention point

More expensive than SL or bus options

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; from the terminal to Stockholm Central and then take Arlanda Express

Source : Arlanda Express: https://www.arlandaexpress.com/ | Swedavia Arlanda: https://www.swedavia.se/arlanda/

Taxi from Stadsgården to Vasa Museum

Vasa Museum / Djurgården

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency available at the port or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct access to Djurgården without connections

Attention point

More expensive than ferry or tram

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Good choice to optimise a short layover

Source : Vasa Museum: https://www.vasamuseet.se/en | Stockholm Taxi: https://www.taxistockholm.se/en/

Taxi from Frihamnen to Vasa Museum

Vasa Museum / Djurgården

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Skip-the-line access to Djurgården's main museum

Attention point

Can be slowed down by traffic or events

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Check the museum's opening hours before departure

Source : Vasa Museum: https://www.vasamuseet.se/en | Stockholm Taxi: https://www.taxistockholm.se/en/

Taxi from Stadsgården to Skansen

Skansen

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 40,00 €
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency available at the port or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Convenient for a family visit to Djurgården

Attention point

More expensive than public transport

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Check Skansen timetables and tickets before departure

Source : Skansen: https://skansen.se/en/ | Stockholm Taxi: https://www.taxistockholm.se/en/

Taxi from Frihamnen to Gamla Stan

Gamla Stan / Old Town

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 40,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Easier than bus/metro from Frihamnen

Attention point

More expensive than public transport

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good choice if the terminal is Frihamnen and time limited

Source : Stockholm Taxi: https://www.taxistockholm.se/en/ | Ports of Stockholm Frihamnen: https://www.portsofstockholm.com/stockholm/port-areas/frihamnen/

Taxi from Frihamnen to Arlanda Airport

Stockholm Arlanda Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 85,00 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency available or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer from Frihamnen to Arlanda

Attention point

More expensive than public transport

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Book in advance if flight or tight disembarkation

Source : Swedavia Arlanda: https://www.swedavia.se/arlanda/ | Stockholm Taxi: https://www.taxistockholm.se/en/

Taxi from Stadsgården to Arlanda Airport

Stockholm Arlanda Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 85,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency available or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer to the airport

Attention point

More expensive than train from Stockholm Central

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct journey from A to B; book in advance if your flight is imminent

Source : Swedavia Arlanda: https://www.swedavia.se/arlanda/ | Stockholm Taxi: https://www.taxistockholm.se/en/

Walk from Stadsgården to Fjällgatan viewpoint

Fjällgatan viewpoint

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency free
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Beautiful view of Stockholm, Djurgården and the harbour

Attention point

Steep climb and cobblestones possible

Accessibility : moyenne, montée courte mais raide

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Comfortable shoes recommended

Source : Visit Stockholm: https://www.visitstockholm.com/ | Ports of Stockholm: https://www.portsofstockholm.com/

Walk from Stadsgården to Gamla Stan

Gamla Stan / Old Town

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 22 min
Frequency free
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Allows you to reach the old town without transport

Attention point

Can be longer with crowds or works around Slussen

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route simplified; follow Slussen then Gamla Stan

Source : Visit Stockholm: https://www.visitstockholm.com/ | Ports of Stockholm: https://www.portsofstockholm.com/

Walk from Stadsgården to Royal Palace

Royal Palace / Kungliga slottet

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 28 min
Frequency free
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Free access to the historic heart and palace from the dock

Attention point

Average distance for a short layover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route via Slussen and Gamla Stan

Source : The Royal Palaces: https://www.kungligaslotten.se/english.html | Visit Stockholm: https://www.visitstockholm.com/

Metro from Gärdet to T-Centralen

T-Centralen / Stockholm Central

Metro Station / airport
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency very frequent according to SL schedules
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Fast connection to the centre from Frihamnen

Attention point

Initial walk to Gärdet

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Efficient option if you accept the walk to the metro

Source : SL: https://sl.se/en/ | Ports of Stockholm Frihamnen: https://www.portsofstockholm.com/stockholm/port-areas/frihamnen/

Metro from Gärdet to Gamla Stan

Gamla Stan metro station

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency frequent according to SL schedules
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct access to the Old Town from Frihamnen

Attention point

Less convenient if the cruise shuttle is offered

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check directions Gärdet-Gamla Stan in SL

Source : SL: https://sl.se/en/ | Visit Stockholm: https://www.visitstockholm.com/

Bus from Stadsgården to Stockholm Central

Stockholm Central Station

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency frequent according to SL schedules
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Easy access to trains, metro and airport via Stockholm C

Attention point

Requires joining Slussen or the exact stop

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Simplified direct A-B route from Stadsgården/Slussen to Stockholm C

Source : SL: https://sl.se/en/ | Visit Stockholm transport: https://www.visitstockholm.com/plan-your-trip/getting-around/

Tram 7 to Vasa Museum

Vasa Museum / Djurgården

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency frequent according to SL schedules
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Easy access to the Vasa Museum and Djurgården

Attention point

Requires reaching the tram stop from the port

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route simplified; use SL to confirm the best start stop

Source : SL: https://sl.se/en/ | Nordiska museet getting here: https://www.nordiskamuseet.se/en/visit-us/getting-here/

Bus 76 from Frihamnen to Stockholm Central

Stockholm Central Station

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency frequent according to SL schedules
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Cost-effective connection to the centre and trains

Attention point

Can be charged on cruise days

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route simplified; check the exact stop and timetable in SL

Source : SL: https://sl.se/en/ | Cruise Legend Stockholm: https://cruiselegend.com/PortDetail.aspx?Pid=179

Tram 7 to Skansen

Skansen

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency frequent according to SL schedules
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Skip-the-line access to one of Stockholm's major family-friendly sites

Attention point

High attendance in high season

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route simplified; check the Skansen stop in SL

Source : SL: https://sl.se/en/ | Skansen: https://skansen.se/en/

Bus 67 to Vasa Museum

Vasa Museum / Nordiska museet

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency frequent according to SL schedules
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Alternative to the tram to reach Djurgården

Attention point

Departure stop to be confirmed depending on terminal

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route simplified; bus 67 serves Nordiska museet/Vasamuseet according to the Nordiska Museum

Source : SL: https://sl.se/en/ | Nordiska museet getting here: https://www.nordiskamuseet.se/en/visit-us/getting-here/

Bus 76 from Frihamnen to Gamla Stan

Gamla Stan / Old Town

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency frequent according to SL schedules
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Reach the Old Town without a taxi

Attention point

Exact stop and connection to be checked

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route simplified; use SL to confirm the best stop according to the time

Source : SL: https://sl.se/en/ | Visit Stockholm: https://www.visitstockholm.com/

Private Driver from Stadsgården to Gamla Stan

Gamla Stan / Old Town

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency on request, dynamic pricing
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Flexible and fast from Stadsgården

Attention point

Dynamic prices possible on cruise days

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Confirm the meeting point outside the port area

Source : Uber Stockholm: https://www.uber.com/global/en/r/cities/stockholm-ab-se/ | Visit Stockholm: https://www.visitstockholm.com/

Private driver from Stadsgården to Vasa Museum

Vasa Museum / Djurgården

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency on request, dynamic pricing
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Skip-the-line access to Djurgården with price displayed

Attention point

Price varies according to demand and traffic

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; compare with SL ferry from Slussen

Source : Uber Stockholm: https://www.uber.com/global/en/r/cities/stockholm-ab-se/ | Vasa Museum: https://www.vasamuseet.se/en

Private driver from Frihamnen to Vasa Museum

Vasa Museum / Djurgården

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency on request, dynamic pricing
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Very convenient from Frihamnen to Djurgården

Attention point

Price varies on cruise days

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Check price before validation

Source : Uber Stockholm: https://www.uber.com/global/en/r/cities/stockholm-ab-se/ | Vasa Museum: https://www.vasamuseet.se/en

Private driver from Frihamnen to Gamla Stan

Gamla Stan / Old Town

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 40,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency on request, dynamic pricing
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

More flexible than public transport from Frihamnen

Attention point

Availability and prices vary

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Confirm the pick-up point at the terminal

Source : Uber Stockholm: https://www.uber.com/global/en/r/cities/stockholm-ab-se/ | Ports of Stockholm Frihamnen: https://www.portsofstockholm.com/stockholm/port-areas/frihamnen/

Private driver from Frihamnen to Arlanda Airport

Stockholm Arlanda Airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 85,00 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency on request or by private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer from Frihamnen with price displayed

Attention point

Dynamic pricing and traffic possible

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct route from A to B; book if your flight schedule is tight

Source : Uber Stockholm: https://www.uber.com/global/en/r/cities/stockholm-ab-se/ | Swedavia Arlanda: https://www.swedavia.se/arlanda/

Private driver from Stadsgården to Arlanda Airport

Stockholm Arlanda Airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 85,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency on request or by private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer with price displayed

Attention point

More expensive than the train and subject to traffic

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; compare with Arlanda Express from Stockholm Central

Source : Uber Stockholm: https://www.uber.com/global/en/r/cities/stockholm-ab-se/ | Swedavia Arlanda: https://www.swedavia.se/arlanda/

Walk from Frihamnen to Gärdet Underground

Gärdet metro station

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency free
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Allows access to the metro without a taxi

Attention point

Noticeable distance from the terminal and not very pleasant in bad weather

Accessibility : moyenne, marche urbaine depuis le terminal

Practical tip : Direct A-B route simplified; Check the pedestrian path from the terminal

Source : Frihamnen port: https://www.portsofstockholm.com/stockholm/port-areas/frihamnen/ | SL: https://sl.se/en/

Walk from Frihamnen to Fältöversten / Karlaplan

Karlaplan / Fältöversten

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency free
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Access to a convenient area with metro, shops, and cafes

Attention point

Too long for some passengers from Frihamnen

Accessibility : moyenne, marche urbaine longue

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; use only if you want to walk from Frihamnen

Source : SL: https://sl.se/en/ | Visit Stockholm: https://www.visitstockholm.com/

Train pendeltåg to Uppsala

Uppsala Central Station

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency frequent according to SL/Mälartåg/Vy schedules
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Excursion or transfer possible to Uppsala

Attention point

Too long for a short stopover without good organisation

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Check tickets, timetables and return before departure

Source : SL: https://sl.se/en/ | Vy: https://www.vy.se/en

Boat to Fjäderholmarna

Fjäderholmarna islands

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 22,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency seasonal, check opening hours
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Small excursion to the nearby archipelago, realistic on long stopover

Attention point

Seasonal and return to plan

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Check round-trip schedules before boarding

Source : Visit Stockholm Fjäderholmarna: https://www.visitstockholm.com/see-do/attractions/fjaderholmarna/ | Strömma: https://www.stromma.com/en-se/stockholm/

Taxi from Stadsgården to Drottningholm Palace

Drottningholm Palace

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 75,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency booking recommended
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

UNESCO Royal Tour Possible from the Port

Attention point

High cost and return to be organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Check Palace hours and book the return trip

Source : The Royal Palaces Drottningholm: https://www.kungligaslotten.se/english/royal-palaces-and-sites/drottningholm-palace.html | Stockholm Taxi: https://www.taxistockholm.se/en/

Taxi from Frihamnen to Drottningholm Palace

Drottningholm Palace

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 80,00 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency booking recommended
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct access to Drottningholm from Frihamnen

Attention point

Back to secure and high cost

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Allow enough time for sightseeing and return

Source : The Royal Palaces Drottningholm: https://www.kungligaslotten.se/english/royal-palaces-and-sites/drottningholm-palace.html | Stockholm Taxi: https://www.taxistockholm.se/en/

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.