If you’re looking for the Central Bus Terminal Stockholm, you want Cityterminalen—Stockholm’s main coach hub for long-distance buses and many airport coaches. It sits right next to Stockholm Central Station and connects directly into the same transport “mega-hub” (trains + metro + commuter rail).
Cityterminalen is simple once you know two things:
- it’s inside the Central Station area, not a separate remote terminal, and
- different operators use different gates—so you should always check the departure boards before rushing outside.
📍 What is Cityterminalen (Stockholm Central Bus Terminal)?
Cityterminalen is Stockholm’s central bus terminal for:
- long-distance coaches
- airport connections (coaches)
- chartered/connecting buses
Address: Klarabergsviadukten 72, 111 64 Stockholm.
It’s described as being right next to Stockholm Central Station and beneath the World Trade Center, with direct connections to trains and the metro via Central Station.
🧭 Station layout in one minute (so you don’t get lost)
Stockholm’s central hub is basically “layered.” You’ll see signs for:
- Stockholm C / Centralstationen (mainline trains)
- Stockholm City (commuter rail)
- T-Centralen (metro)
- Cityterminalen (buses)
Cityterminalen is part of the same complex, so the fastest way is usually to follow indoor signage rather than trying to “walk around the block.”
Quick cheat table ✅
| You need… | Go to… | Look for signs like… |
|---|---|---|
| Long-distance trains (SJ etc.) | Stockholm Central Station | “Stockholm C” / platform numbers |
| Commuter rail | Stockholm City | “Pendeltåg / Stockholm City” |
| Metro | T-Centralen | “T-Centralen” / line colors |
| Coaches + airport buses | Cityterminalen | “Cityterminalen” / gate numbers |
🚇 How to get to Central Bus Terminal Stockholm
🚶 From Stockholm Central / T-Centralen (most common)
If you’re already at Stockholm Central Station, you can reach Cityterminalen through connected entrances—Flygbussarna explicitly notes you can reach the terminal via Stockholm Central Station.
🚪 Entrances (useful when it’s busy)
Cityterminalen can be reached via:
- Stockholm Central Station
- the Klarabergsviadukten entrance
- the Kungsbron entrance
Accessibility detail: the Central Station entrance has an elevator and escalator, while the other entrances are at ground level.
⏱️ Opening hours / operating times
Cityterminalen is open every day 03:00–00:15.
Practical meaning: you can usually access the terminal very early or late, but always verify your operator’s own schedule for first/last departures.
🎟️ Tickets and where to buy them (don’t waste time at the terminal)
Cityterminalen itself is a building/hub—your ticket rules depend on the bus company.
Jernhusen (the station/terminal property operator) notes that information about routes and tickets is found on the bus operators’ own websites.
Airport coaches (common scenario)
If you’re using Vy flygbussarna (Flygbussarna):
- their ticket is valid for any departure on the selected route within 3 months
- you still need to find the correct gate (below).
✈️ Airport coach gates at Cityterminalen (super useful)
For Vy flygbussarna at Stockholm Cityterminalen:
Boarding:
- Arlanda Airport: Gate 2
- Skavsta Airport: Gate 5
- Västerås Airport: check the departure board inside the terminal
Arriving back in Stockholm: Flygbussarna notes buses stop on the bus street right outside the City Terminal building.
✅ Tip: even if you know the gate number, still glance at the departure board—gates can shift in real life.
🧳 Luggage lockers (sizes, locations, prices)
If you have time between buses (or you arrive early), Cityterminalen has lockers in three sizes, and you’ll find them:
- Level 1: near gates 4–5
- Level 2: near gates 15–18
Locker sizes + costs (SEK)
From Jernhusen’s Cityterminalen locker info:
| Size | Dimensions | Price | Max per 24h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 36×57×44 cm | 49 SEK per started hour | 299 SEK |
| Medium | 46×82×66 cm | 69 SEK per started hour | 299 SEK |
| Large (e.g., skis) | 29×56×185 cm | 79 SEK per started hour | 399 SEK |
Other key rules:
- Card payment only
- Receipt code opens your locker
- Storage up to 7 days
⚠️ Common mistake: assuming lockers are “cheap like in some cities.” In Stockholm, locker convenience can cost real money—use them smartly (short storage or when you truly need hands-free transfer time).
🚻 Toilets and basic facilities
Vy flygbussarna’s Cityterminalen info states:
- there’s a toilet on the second floor
- including a universal/accessible toilet with a changing table
Food/quick services: the same page lists several on-site options (examples: Espresso House, Pressbyrån, Subway).
(Exact tenants can change over time, so treat this as “you’ll find basics,” not a guarantee of a specific café brand.)
✅ Best way to use Cityterminalen (3 realistic scenarios)
1) You’re arriving from the airport and continuing by train 🚆
- Get off at Cityterminalen / Stockholm C area
- Walk inside to the connected hub
- Follow signs for Stockholm C platforms (long-distance) or Stockholm City (commuter rail)
- If you have time and baggage, decide if lockers are worth it (pricing above).
2) You’re taking a long-distance coach to another Swedish city 🚌
- Arrive early enough to identify the correct gate
- Check departure boards
- Keep essentials handy (ticket/QR, ID, water)
3) You’re connecting between airports (rare, but it happens) ✈️
- Use the gate guidance for Flygbussarna (Arlanda gate 2, Skavsta gate 5).
- Give yourself a buffer because traffic and queues can vary.
⚠️ Tips / common mistakes (save 30 minutes of stress)
✅ Don’t confuse “Stockholm C” with “Cityterminalen”
They’re adjacent and connected, but not the same thing. Use indoor signage and don’t assume your bus leaves from the same place your train arrives.
✅ Use the “right entrance” based on where you are
If you’re already inside Central Station, going through the Central Station entrance is often fastest—and it has an elevator/escalator.
✅ If you’re taking Flygbussarna, memorize two numbers
- Arlanda = Gate 2
- Skavsta = Gate 5
⚠️ Don’t assume lockers = cheap
Use lockers only when they’re truly helpful (short storage or heavy luggage + long wait). Locker costs can add up quickly.
FAQ
What is the Central Bus Terminal in Stockholm called?
It’s commonly called Cityterminalen.
What are Cityterminalen opening hours?
Every day 03:00–00:15.
Where is Cityterminalen located?
Klarabergsviadukten 72, 111 64 Stockholm, next to Stockholm Central Station.
Which gate is Flygbussarna to Arlanda?
Gate 2 (Vy flygbussarna).
Can I store luggage at Cityterminalen?
Yes—lockers are on level 1 (gates 4–5) and level 2 (gates 15–18), in multiple sizes, card-only payment.
Conclusion
The Central Bus Terminal Stockholm (Cityterminalen) is easiest when you treat it as part of the same central transport complex as Stockholm Central Station. Check the departure boards, use the right entrance, and remember the airport coach gates (Arlanda gate 2, Skavsta gate 5). If you need luggage storage, lockers are available—but priced like a premium convenience.
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