Getting to Uppsala
Uppsala is 40 minutes north of Stockholm and easy to reach from most places.
From Stockholm:
Train: ~40 min with SJ or Mälartåg – www.sj.se | www.malartag.se
Car: ~1 hour (E4 north)
Bus: ~1h 15 min with Flixbus – www.flixbus.se
From Gothenburg:
Train: ~4–4.5 hours – www.sj.se
Flight to Arlanda (~1h) + train/bus to Uppsala (~30 min)
From Oslo:
Flight to Arlanda (~1h) + train/bus to Uppsala (~30 min)
Train to Stockholm (~6h) + train to Uppsala (~40 min)
From abroad / by air:
Fly to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) – only 30 minutes from Uppsala by train or bus.
If you’re traveling from abroad, the proximity to Stockholm makes it easy to take a day trip on Friday or Sunday to explore the city.
Where to Stay
Budget
CityStay Uppsala – Simple, central, close to the cathedral. From around 800 SEK/night. Best Western Uppsala
Mid-range
Hotel Botanika Uppsala – Relaxed and modern by the river. From around 1,300 SEK/night. Clarion Hotel Gillet
A little finer
Grand Hotell Hörnan – Classic with beautiful river views. From around 1,800–2,000 SEK/night. Grand Hotel Hörnan