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A major science centre with indoor rainforest, aquarium, space and technology exhibits. Especially popular with families and one of the city’s best-known indoor attractions.
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
12 h 5 m
Average duration
12 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
314 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stockholm Skavsta Airport to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockholm Skavsta Airport to Gothenburg will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
It's difficult to get from Stockholm Skavsta Airport to Gothenburg without transferring at least once.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stockholm Skavsta Airport to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 195 miles (314 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm Skavsta Airport to Gothenburg:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm Skavsta Airport to Gothenburg costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€32) compared to roughly $80 (€65) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $41 (€33). The journey takes 5h 14m versus 4h 10m 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 FlixBus.
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 Flygbussarna | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
The table below shows live departures for Stockholm Skavsta Airport to Gothenburg buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:40 PM Stockholm Skavsta Airport | 5h15 | 3:55 AM Gothenburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Stockholm Skavsta Airport to Gothenburg run on average 42 times per day, taking around 5h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 14:30, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 195 miles (314 km) distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 195 miles (314 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Buses per day 42 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 2:30 PM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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