Air
Stockholm Arlanda International Airport is Sweden’s primary air hub, serving 20 million passengers a year. Major airlines including SAS, Lufthansa and Air France offer direct international connections, with North American, European and Asian cities served.

The airport consists of four terminals, linked by a free shuttle service. Facilities across the terminals include ATMs, banks and money changers for all your financial needs as well as extensive shopping and dining amenities. Terminals 2 and 4 have PC workstations, while internet access is available in terminals 4 and 5. In addition, each terminal has a VIP lounge offering business facilities.

The airport is well-equipped to cater for disabled passengers and has ample long-term and short-term parking facilities. Most of the airport’s car parks provide direct access to the terminals, while car parks that are not within walking distance of the terminal are serviced by courtesy shuttle buses.

Situated 43kms north of Stockholm, the airport is easy to reach from the capital by direct train connection, the Arlanda Express, which makes the journey to the city in around 30 minutes, terminating at Stockholm’s Central Station. In addition, there are direct train services from the airport to Trondheim and Gothenburg.

Alternatively, visitors can take a bus from the airport to Märsta Station, only one stop from Stockholm’s Central Station, from where intercity rail connections are available. Buses take slightly longer than the train, about 45 minutes, with most services operating every 10 minutes throughout the day. Taxis are also available from outside each terminal, although journeys into the city can be expensive.

Gothenburg Landvetter International Airport
As Sweden’s second busiest air hub, Gothenburg Airport offers 97 daily departures to 30 destinations in Europe as well as limited domestic flights. Servicing four million passengers annually, the airport is conveniently situated 25kms east of Gothenburg, making accessing the airport from the city quick and easy.

The single terminal facility serves both international and domestic flights. Facilities are fairly basic, but all the essentials are covered including ATMs, banks, bureaux de change, left luggage lockers and a church. Eating and shopping facilities are plentiful, while the airport also caters to disabled passengers and parents with children. Parking at the airport is available for stays of varying lengths, with spaces reserved for disabled drivers at a reduced rate.

Transfers to the city can be made by bus, with stops at Landvetter via Härryda Church and Rävlanda via Hällingsjö. Taxis are also available and operate a fixed fare system into the city.

Rail
With borders with Norway and Denmark, rail access from both these countries is excellent. Rail services between Sweden and Finland are not in operation at present, but it is hoped that services will be resumed in the future. 

From Denmark, regional trains depart from Copenhagen and Copenhagen's airport for Malmö every 20 minutes. Trains cross over the Öresund Bridge and arrive in Malmö in less than 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a direct train from Copenhagen to Stockholm. 

There are also rail connections between Oslo in Norway and Stockholm and Gothenburg, while the Berlin Night Express travels from Berlin in Germany to Malmö once a day.

Bus
Sweden is serviced by Eurolines and Säfflebussen coaches from destinations across Europe, with all buses stopping in Copenhagen. If you are coming from Finland, bus services to Stockholm are available from the following destinations: Kemi, Tornio, Haparanda, Luleå and Boden.

Car
If you are travelling from Denmark, Öresund Bridge/tunnel connects the two counties, with Malmö reachable from Copenhagen in under 30 minutes, from where you can connect to the E4 to Stockholm. Alternatively, there is a coastal route to the capital. 

While the road routes connecting Sweden with its neighbours are excellent, it is also possible to cut the length of car journeys from some destinations substantially by using vehicle ferry services that operate on the Baltic Sea.

Sea
There are a huge number of ferry services to Sweden, meaning visitors do not need to fly in order to access the country. 

From Ghent in Belgium, DFDS Torline offers services to Gothenburg, with only limited passenger capacity. Denmark has services from Grenaa to Varberg, operated by Stena Line, while Frederikshavn to Gothenburg is also offered by the same company. Scandlines and HH-ferries run ferries from Elsinore to Helsingborg.

Air
Domestic air travel is a convenient means of getting around the country, as driving distances can be long, particularly in the northern regions of the country. In addition to Stockholm Arlanda and Gothenburg Landvetta international airports, which offer domestic flights, visitors can also travel from Stockholm Skavsta Airport, which serves cheaper flights, and Gothenburg City Airport, which also offers budget flights. Malmö Sturup Airport also offers domestic links with Stockholmsplanet and Skyways.

Stockholm Skavsta Airport is situated 100kms from the city, near Nyköping, and can be accessed by bus or train, while Gothenburg City Airport can easily be accessed from Gothenburg by bus. Facilities at these secondary airports are basic but comprehensive, with banks, ATMs and shopping and dining amenities.

Rail
Rail travel within Sweden is a pleasurable way to see the country and preferable to driving if you want to cover long distances. The rail network is extensive, with most services being operated by SJ, while many regional services are run by private companies. Rail tickets can be bought at all stations or booked in advance by calling: +46 771 75 75.

Metro
Stockholm has an extensive subway system that divides the main areas of the city, with residents often referring to the name of the closest station when giving directions. As much of the city is based on water, being composed of several islands, the subway is one of the most efficient ways of getting around. There are a number of different types of tickets depending on the length of your journey, which must be bought at stations prior to travel.

Bus
Domestic bus travel is the cheapest form of public transport in Sweden, but it is also the least comfortable for long journeys. Swebus Express operates services in Götaland and Svealand, while Y-buss and Härjedalingen are the primary servers in Norrland. Discounts are available for students and tickets can be bought at all bus stations, with advance booking advisable for long trips.

Car
In the southern and central regions of Sweden - Svealand and Götaland – journeys by car are not normally very long, with Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö within easily accessible reach of one another. However, in Norrland, the northern region, distances between towns can be long, making driving to some places impractical and time consuming.

Taxi
Taxi services are available in all large cities and towns across the country and from most bus stations and airports. Taxi travel in Sweden can be expensive, but you are unlikely to get ripped off, with most services operating according to a meter. Unless catching a cab from a designated taxi rank, it is normally advisable to pre-book a taxi in advance as hailing them the street can be difficult in out-the-way places.

Water
Sweden has a number of large lakes which have ferry services, some of which allow for vehicle crossings. Primary routes include from Motala to Hjo, across Vättern Lake, and from Udden to Ekenäs and Ekenäs to Mariestad, across Vänern Lake.

Tram
One of the best ways to see Gothenburg is by travelling by tram. Trams operate on an extensive network, covering all of the city’s most important locations. It’s great for sightseers, and looking out the window of a tram is an ideal way to get your bearings. Tickets can be purchased from selected newsagents and must be validated upon boarding.