How to reach us
The Division of Theoretical Physics at Uppsala University is located about 2.5 km south of the central station in Uppsala, in the Ångström Laboratory, Lägerhyddsvägen 1, Uppsala.
The Division of Theoretical Physics resides inside the Ångström Laboratory, Building 9, floor 2. From the main entrance, follow the hall for about 150 meters. Right after the sign “Hus 9”, there are elevators on the left hand side if you don't want to use the stairs.
From Arlanda Airport
Stockholm-Arlanda International Airport is located between Uppsala and Stockholm, 36 km south of Uppsala. It is the closest airport to Uppsala and most convenient to travel to/from.
By train
Trains leave Arlanda for Uppsala Central Station directly from Sky City. The journey will take 15-20 minutes. Tickets can be bought either at the SJ Resebutik/Travel Office in Sky City (next to Terminal 5), or from the conductor on board for an additional fee. To plan your journey, visit the SJ website and make a search for the trip between Arlanda C and Uppsala C stations.
By bus
Bus 801 runs between Arlanda and Uppsala central bus station twice every hour from about 4am until midnight. The journey takes about 45 minutes. While you can pay by card, it is not possible to pay cash on the bus, but there are vending machines at Arlanda airport terminals 2, 4 and 5 (Quickomat) where it is possible to buy a one-way ticket for the bus. You can find the schedule on the UL website.
By taxi
Taxis leave from outside the arrival hall and the journey will take about 30 minutes. The cost will be approximately SEK 500 and you can pay by credit card or by cash. For pre-booking with Taxi Kurir call +46-18 123456 or email at order@ups.taxikurir.se. You can also make an advance reservation with Uppsala Taxi by calling +46 18 100000.
From Stockholm-Bromma Airport
Stockholm-Bromma airport is located 9 km west of Stockholm Central Station and 70 km south of Uppsala.
Bus to Stockholm bus terminal
The airport bus runs between Bromma airport and Stockholm city bus terminal, next to the central station. The journey lasts 20 minutes (depending on traffic), and the timetable correlates with flight arrival and departure times. You can buy your ticket from the ticket-vending machines or on-line on the flygbussarna.se website. The ticket purchased on-line is valid for 12 months from the purchase date.
Train from Stockholm to Uppsala
The train departs from Stockholm Central Station twice per hour from 6 am to 11 pm. The journey to Uppsala Central Station will take 40 minutes. You can buy your ticket from a ticket desk in the main hall of the station or from a ticket-vending machine on the platform. To plan your journey, visit the SJ website and make a search for the trip between Stockholm C and Uppsala C stations.
From Stockholm-Skavsta Airport
Stockholm-Skavsta airport is located 110 km south of Stockholm Central Station and 177 km south of Uppsala.
Bus to Stockholm bus terminal
The airport shuttle buses run between Skavsta Airport and Stockholm Central Station about 30 minutes after every flight arrival (the bus waits for delayed flights). The journey to Stockholm will take about 80 minutes. You can buy your ticket from the ticket-vending machines or on-line on the flygbussarna.se website. The ticket purchased on-line is valid for 12 months from the purchase date.
Train from Stockholm to Uppsala
The train departs from Stockholm Central Station twice per hour from 6 am to 11 pm. The journey to Uppsala Central Station will take 40 minutes. You can buy your ticket from a ticket desk in the main hall of the station or from a ticket-vending machine on the platform. To plan your journey, visit the SJ website and make a search for the trip between Stockholm C and Uppsala C stations.
From Stockholm-Västerås Airport
Västerås airport is located 77 km west of Uppsala. There is no direct transportation from the airport to Uppsala, so you will need to first take the local bus 3 to Västerås Central station and then from there go to Uppsala.
By bus
The regional bus 773 runs from Västerås Central Station to Uppsala Central Station and will take 1 hour 40 minutes. You cannot pay with cash on the bus. You can find the schedule on the UL website.
By train
There are no direct trains from Västerås to Uppsala, but you can reach Uppsala by switching lines in Enköping or Sala. To plan your journey, visit the SJ website and make a search for the trip between Västerås C and Uppsala C stations.
From Uppsala city center
By bus
In order to get from Uppsala central station to the Ångström Laboratory you can take bus line 4 to the stop Polacksbacken. On Uppsala local traffic website you can find departure times and the platform buses depart from. For this you need to search for the trip between Uppsala Centralstation and Polacksbacken bus stops. Keep in mind that cash payment is not accepted on the bus.
By taxi
Just outside the Central Station there is a roundabout where you can find the taxis. The cost of a trip to the Ångström Laboratory will be around 150 SEK (approximately 16 EUR).
Walking
If you have time, you can also have a nice walk which will take about 35 minutes.
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