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Jumbo Stay
A hostel and aviation-themed attraction inside a converted Boeing 747 near Arlanda. Popular with aviation enthusiasts and visitors looking for an unusual airport-area experience.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
7 h 5 m
Average duration
7 h 14 m
Buses per day
28
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Gothenburg to Stockholm Arlanda Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Stockholm Arlanda Airport will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 28 buses that leave Gothenburg for Stockholm Arlanda Airport on Mon, Jul 13, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 13 the direct buses cover the 407 km distance in an average of 7 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 5 m .
On Mon, Jul 13 the slowest buses will take 7 h 20 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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400Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Stockholm Arlanda Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $114.
Distance: 252 miles (407 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $232 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Stockholm Arlanda Airport:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Stockholm Arlanda Airport costing on average $68 (€56).
A bus is $184 (€152) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Stockholm Arlanda Airport costing on average $232 (€191).
Other travel options to Stockholm Arlanda Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 1m.
Bus takes on average 7h 18m.
Tickets start at around $48 (€39) compared to roughly $97 (€80) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $49 (€40). The journey takes 7h 18m versus 5h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 7h41 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Stockholm Arlanda Airport buses for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 8h00 | 6:20 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h55 | 6:15 PM Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Gothenburg, Korsvägen | 7h50 | 6:20 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Gothenburg, Korsvägen | 7h45 | 6:15 PM Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
400 | 10:55 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h30 | 6:25 PM Stockholm, Arlanda | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h45 | 8:05 PM Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h50 | 8:10 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Gothenburg, Korsvägen | 7h35 | 8:05 PM Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Gothenburg, Korsvägen | 7h40 | 8:10 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
400 | 12:30 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h45 | 8:15 PM Stockholm, Arlanda | 0 transfersDirect | |
400 | 1:30 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h30 | 9:00 PM Stockholm, Arlanda | 0 transfersDirect | |
400 | 2:30 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h30 | 10:00 PM Stockholm, Arlanda | 0 transfersDirect | |
400 | 3:30 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h40 | 11:10 PM Stockholm, Arlanda | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Gothenburg, Korsvägen | 7h35 | 12:15 AM Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Gothenburg, Korsvägen | 7h40 | 12:20 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:10 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h05 | 12:15 AM Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h10 | 12:20 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
400 | 10:55 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h15 | 6:10 AM Stockholm, Arlanda | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h50 | 7:40 AM Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h55 | 7:45 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Gothenburg, Korsvägen | 7h41 | 7:40 AM Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Gothenburg, Korsvägen | 7h46 | 7:45 AM Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, July 13 | |||||
600 · 850 · 900 | 2:20 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 13h30 | 3:50 PM Stockholm, Arlanda | 2 transfers | |
400 | 6:45 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h25 | 2:10 PM Stockholm, Arlanda | 0 transfersDirect | |
500 · 200 | 7:30 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 8h40 | 4:10 PM Stockholm, Arlanda | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h35 | 3:55 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h30 | 3:50 PM Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Gothenburg, Korsvägen | 7h25 | 3:55 PM Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Gothenburg, Korsvägen | 7h20 | 3:50 PM Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
400 | 9:00 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h30 | 4:30 PM Stockholm, Arlanda | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Gothenburg to Stockholm Arlanda Airport run on average 21 times per day, taking around 7h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by train.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:45, the last at 22:59. The fastest bus covers the 252 miles (407 km) distance in 7h 15m.
Distance 252 miles (407 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
First bus 3:45 AM |
Last bus 10:59 PM |
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Discover the best of Stockholm Arlanda Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stockholm Arlanda Airport trip today.
A hostel and aviation-themed attraction inside a converted Boeing 747 near Arlanda. Popular with aviation enthusiasts and visitors looking for an unusual airport-area experience.
A well-preserved baroque castle museum west of Arlanda with historic interiors, collections, and strong visual appeal. A worthwhile side trip for history lovers.
A museum about Stockholm’s medieval palace history, included here as a broader regional option for longer layovers heading into the city.
A beautifully preserved lakeside historic center with wooden houses, rune stones, small lanes, and a relaxed atmosphere. The top nearby area to explore from Arlanda.
Sweden’s oldest preserved main street, lined with historic buildings, small shops, and easy access to key sights in Sigtuna.
A pleasant lakeside walking area along Lake Mälaren with scenic views, benches, and a calm atmosphere. Very popular for relaxed strolls and photos.
Swedish meatballs, typically served with creamy sauce, lingonberries, and potatoes. They are one of Sweden’s most iconic comfort foods.
Cured salmon seasoned with salt, sugar, and dill, often served with hovmästarsås. A classic Nordic dish closely associated with Swedish cuisine.
A popular Swedish starter of prawns mixed with mayonnaise and dill on toasted bread, often topped with fish roe. Common in Stockholm restaurants and brasseries.
A well-known airport restaurant by chef Pontus Frithiof, offering modern Swedish and international dishes in an upscale terminal setting.
A famous Swedish burger chain at Arlanda, known for reliable fast casual meals, including vegetarian and vegan options.
An established airport dining venue at Arlanda with runway views, serving classic meals and drinks in a relaxed lounge-style atmosphere.
Airport dining and coffee are pricier than in central Stockholm. Cards are standard, but meals and snacks cost more than city averages.
Service is usually included. Tipping is optional; round up or add 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. No tip needed for coffee, taxis, or fast food.
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Stockholm Arlanda Airport -> Stockholm Central Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Stockholm Arlanda Airport by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Gothenburg to Stockholm Arlanda Airport buses use the Göteborg, Lilla Bommen to station pair. Use this guide to compare Gothenburg and Stockholm Arlanda Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Nils (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Espresso House (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen.
Available at Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen: Elevators, ramps.
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