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Universeum
Large science center with rainforest, aquarium, space and hands-on exhibitions. A top family attraction in central Gothenburg.
Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 26 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
322 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eskilstuna to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eskilstuna to Gothenburg will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
Of the 12 trains that leave Eskilstuna for Gothenburg on Sun, Jun 21, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 322 km distance in an average of 3 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 3 h 41 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.
451 X 2000+
12159 Mälartåg · 60147 Mälartåg
423 X 2000
425 X 2000
419 SJ 3000+
430 Länstrafiken Sörmland+
100 Västtrafik+
701 Länstrafiken Sörmland
447 X 2000
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441 X 2000Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eskilstuna to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $115.
Distance: 200 miles (322 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $265 Average price | $54 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Eskilstuna to Gothenburg:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Eskilstuna to Gothenburg costing on average $54 (€45).
A train is $219 (€179) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Eskilstuna to Gothenburg costing on average $265 (€217).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
The journey is about 24m faster (4h 0m by train vs 4h 24m by car) and roughly $31 (€25) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($46 (€37) vs $76 (€63)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Swedish Railways (SJ).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Eskilstuna to Gothenburg trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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421 SJ 3000+ 988 Mälartåg | 10:04 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 11h38 | 9:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
423 X 2000 | 8:10 AM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 3h32 | 11:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
425 X 2000 | 9:32 AM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 3h10 | 12:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
427 X 2000 | 10:19 AM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 3h23 | 1:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
431 X 2000 | 11:28 AM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 4h14 | 3:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
433 X 2000 | 12:22 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 4h20 | 4:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
435 X 2000 | 12:57 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 4h45 | 5:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
437 X 2000 | 3:17 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 3h25 | 6:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
441 X 2000 | 5:01 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 3h41 | 8:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
445 X 2000 | 7:23 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 4h07 | 11:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
447 X 2000 | 8:04 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 4h21 | 12:25 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
12159 Mälartåg · 60147 Mälartåg+ 451 X 2000 | 8:08 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 5h47 | 1:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Eskilstuna to Gothenburg run on average 21 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:14. The fastest train covers the 200 miles (322 km) distance in 2h 59m.
Distance 200 miles (322 km) |
Average train duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 21 |
Fastest train 2h 59m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:14 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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