2 class
- Free Wi-Fi
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£17
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£17
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
9 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
9 m
Trains on 18 Sept
23
Distance
12 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Arlanda Central station to Knivsta station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Arlanda Central station to Knivsta station will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 23 trains from Arlanda Central station to Knivsta station, including 23 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 12 km distance in an average of 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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40 SLOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Arlanda Central station to Knivsta station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 12 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£17 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (10m by train vs 18m by car). Tickets start at around £17 compared to roughly £3 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with SL, Malartag, SL, Mälartåg.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Arlanda Central station to Knivsta station trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
40 SL | 8:16 Arlanda Central station | 0h09 | 8:25 Knivsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
914 Mälartåg | 8:29 Arlanda Central station | 0h10 | 8:39 Knivsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
40 SL | 8:46 Arlanda Central station | 0h09 | 8:55 Knivsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
40 SL | 9:16 Arlanda Central station | 0h09 | 9:25 Knivsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
918 Mälartåg | 9:29 Arlanda Central station | 0h10 | 9:39 Knivsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
40 SL | 0:16 Arlanda Central station | 0h09 | 0:25 Knivsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
40 SL | 0:46 Arlanda Central station | 0h09 | 0:55 Knivsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
40 SL | 4:46 Arlanda Central station | 0h09 | 4:55 Knivsta station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Arlanda Central station to Knivsta station run on average 13 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 07:46. The fastest train covers the 12 km distance in 10m.
Distance 12 km |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 5:10 |
Last train 7:46 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Arlanda Central station to Knivsta station by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Knivsta station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Arlanda Central station to Knivsta station trains use the Stockholm Centralstation to Knivsta tågstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Arlanda Central station and Knivsta station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Knivsta tågstation has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Knivsta tågstation.
Ticket office support is available at Knivsta tågstation.
Available at Knivsta tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Knivsta tågstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Knivsta tågstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
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