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Gothenburg Museum of Art
Major art museum with Nordic masters, international works, and strong modern collections. A top cultural stop at Götaplatsen.
Cheapest price on Oct 02
$83
Average ticket price on Oct 02
$112
Fastest journey on Oct 02
5 h 32 m
Average journey duration on Oct 02
5 h 33 m
Trains on Oct 02
14
Distance
442 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gävle to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gävle to Gothenburg will cost around $112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
It's difficult to get from Gävle to Gothenburg without transferring at least once.
263 SJ · 169 SJ
267 SJ+
3461 Västtrafik+
7055 Tågab
563 SJ · 429 SJ
267 SJ+
3461 Västtrafik · 29 Västtrafik · 42 Västtrafik
267 SJ+
3461 Västtrafik · 29 Västtrafik · 42 Västtrafik
267 SJ+
2031 VR
565 SJ · 431 SJ
567 SJ · 433 SJ
563 SJ · 429 SJ
263 SJ+
2027 VRTrains from Gävle to Gothenburg run on average 62 times per day, taking around 6h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 274 miles (442 km) distance in 4h 47m.
Distance 274 miles (442 km) |
Average train duration 6h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 |
Trains per day 62 |
Fastest train 4h 47m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Gävle to Gothenburg trains for today, Thursday, October 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 SJ+ 2047 VR | 5:25 PM Gävle Centralstation | 6h10 | 11:35 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
14 X-trafik+ 583 SJ · 449 SJ+ 29 Västtrafik | 5:28 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 7h03 | 12:31 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 4 transfers | |
12 X-trafik+ 583 SJ · 449 SJ+ 29 Västtrafik | 5:38 PM Gävle, Fjällbackens Köpcentrum | 6h53 | 12:31 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 4 transfers | |
4 X-trafik+ 25 SJ · 449 SJ+ 29 Västtrafik | 5:39 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 6h52 | 12:31 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 4 transfers | |
25 SJ · 449 SJ | 6:26 PM Gävle Centralstation | 5h21 | 11:47 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
14 X-trafik+ 585 SJ · 451 SJ+ 17 Västtrafik | 6:28 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 7h03 | 1:31 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 4 transfers | |
4 X-trafik+ 585 SJ · 451 SJ+ 17 Västtrafik | 6:29 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 7h02 | 1:31 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 4 transfers | |
12 X-trafik+ 585 SJ · 451 SJ+ 17 Västtrafik | 6:38 PM Gävle, Fjällbackens Köpcentrum | 6h53 | 1:31 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 4 transfers | |
4 X-trafik+ 287 SJ · 1 SJ+ 7202 Västtrafik | 6:59 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 13h08 | 8:07 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 6 transfers | |
14 X-trafik+ 287 SJ · 1 SJ+ 7202 Västtrafik | 7:02 PM Gävle, Fjällbackens Köpcentrum | 13h05 | 8:07 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 6 transfers | |
585 SJ · 451 SJ | 7:14 PM Gävle Centralstation | 5h33 | 12:47 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
14 X-trafik+ 287 SJ · 1 SJ+ 7202 Västtrafik | 7:28 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 12h39 | 8:07 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 6 transfers | |
14 X-trafik+ 85 SJ+ 25 Snälltåget+ 25 Västtrafik | 8:02 PM Gävle, Fjällbackens Köpcentrum | 12h35 | 8:37 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 4 transfers | |
287 SJ · 1 SJ+ 7202 Västtrafik · 3425 Västtrafik | 8:03 PM Gävle Centralstation | 11h27 | 7:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
287 SJ · 1 SJ+ 11002 Öresundståg | 8:03 PM Gävle Centralstation | 12h02 | 8:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
14 X-trafik+ 85 SJ+ 25 Snälltåget+ 25 Västtrafik | 8:28 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 12h09 | 8:37 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 4 transfers | |
14 X-trafik+ 589 SJ+ 25 Snälltåget+ 25 Västtrafik | 8:28 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 12h09 | 8:37 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 4 transfers | |
4 X-trafik+ 589 SJ+ 25 Snälltåget+ 25 Västtrafik | 8:29 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 12h08 | 8:37 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 4 transfers | |
12 X-trafik+ 589 SJ+ 25 Snälltåget+ 25 Västtrafik | 8:36 PM Gävle, Fjällbackens Köpcentrum | 12h01 | 8:37 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 4 transfers | |
85 SJ+ 25 Snälltåget+ 4 Västtrafik | 9:04 PM Gävle Centralstation | 11h01 | 8:05 AM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
589 SJ+ 25 Snälltåget+ 4 Västtrafik | 9:14 PM Gävle Centralstation | 10h51 | 8:05 AM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
12 X-trafik+ 159 SJ+ 29 Västtrafik · 42 Västtrafik | 9:36 PM Gävle, Fjällbackens Köpcentrum | 13h40 | 11:16 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 6 transfers | |
12 X-trafik+ 419 SJ+ 29 Västtrafik · 42 Västtrafik | 9:36 PM Gävle, Fjällbackens Köpcentrum | 12h00 | 9:36 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5 transfers | |
14 X-trafik+ 419 SJ+ 29 Västtrafik · 42 Västtrafik | 9:58 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 11h38 | 9:36 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5 transfers | |
14 X-trafik+ 159 SJ+ 29 Västtrafik · 42 Västtrafik | 9:58 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 13h18 | 11:16 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 6 transfers | |
4 X-trafik+ 159 SJ+ 29 Västtrafik · 42 Västtrafik | 9:59 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 13h17 | 11:16 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 6 transfers | |
4 X-trafik+ 419 SJ+ 29 Västtrafik · 42 Västtrafik | 9:59 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 11h37 | 9:36 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5 transfers | |
14 X-trafik+ 91 SJ · 423 SJ+ 29 Västtrafik | 10:58 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 12h38 | 11:36 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 4 transfers | |
14 X-trafik+ 2021 VR+ 2 Västtrafik · 42 Västtrafik | 10:58 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 12h18 | 11:16 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5 transfers | |
14 X-trafik+ 3441 Västtrafik · 29 Västtrafik · 42 Västtrafik | 10:58 PM Gävle Korpvägen | 13h19 | 12:17 PM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5 transfers | |
4 X-trafik+ 91 SJ · 423 SJ+ 29 Västtrafik | 10:59 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 12h37 | 11:36 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 4 transfers | |
4 X-trafik+ 2021 VR+ 2 Västtrafik · 42 Västtrafik | 10:59 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 12h17 | 11:16 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5 transfers | |
4 X-trafik+ 3441 Västtrafik · 29 Västtrafik · 42 Västtrafik | 10:59 PM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 13h18 | 12:17 PM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5 transfers | |
12 X-trafik+ 91 SJ · 423 SJ+ 29 Västtrafik | 11:36 PM Gävle, Fjällbackens Köpcentrum | 12h00 | 11:36 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 4 transfers | |
12 X-trafik+ 2021 VR+ 2 Västtrafik · 42 Västtrafik | 11:36 PM Gävle, Fjällbackens Köpcentrum | 11h40 | 11:16 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5 transfers | |
12 X-trafik+ 3441 Västtrafik · 29 Västtrafik · 42 Västtrafik | 11:36 PM Gävle, Fjällbackens Köpcentrum | 12h41 | 12:17 PM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5 transfers | |
| Friday, October 2 | |||||
263 SJ+ 2027 VR | 8:01 AM Gävle Centralstation | 5h34 | 1:35 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
263 SJ · 169 SJ | 8:01 AM Gävle Centralstation | 7h29 | 3:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
563 SJ · 429 SJ | 8:14 AM Gävle Centralstation | 5h33 | 1:47 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
565 SJ · 431 SJ+ 17 Västtrafik · 42 Västtrafik | 8:18 AM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 7h05 | 3:23 PM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 4 transfers | |
565 SJ · 431 SJ+ 17 Västtrafik · 42 Västtrafik | 8:28 AM Gävle Korpvägen | 6h55 | 3:23 PM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 4 transfers | |
565 SJ · 431 SJ+ 17 Västtrafik · 42 Västtrafik | 8:38 AM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 6h45 | 3:23 PM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5 transfers | |
565 SJ · 431 SJ+ 17 Västtrafik · 42 Västtrafik | 8:40 AM Gävle, Fjällbackens Köpcentrum | 6h43 | 3:23 PM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 4 transfers | |
3461 Västtrafik · 29 Västtrafik · 42 Västtrafik+ 7055 Tågab | 9:10 AM Gävle, Fjällbackens Köpcentrum | 7h59 | 5:09 PM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5 transfers | |
565 SJ · 431 SJ | 9:14 AM Gävle Centralstation | 5h33 | 2:47 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
267 SJ+ 3461 Västtrafik · 29 Västtrafik · 42 Västtrafik | 9:23 AM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 7h46 | 5:09 PM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5 transfers | |
3461 Västtrafik · 29 Västtrafik · 42 Västtrafik+ 267 SJ | 9:28 AM Gävle Korpvägen | 7h41 | 5:09 PM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5 transfers | |
267 SJ+ 2031 VR | 10:03 AM Gävle Centralstation | 5h32 | 3:35 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
267 SJ+ 3461 Västtrafik+ 7055 Tågab | 10:03 AM Gävle Centralstation | 6h27 | 4:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
567 SJ · 433 SJ | 10:14 AM Gävle Centralstation | 5h33 | 3:47 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
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Major art museum with Nordic masters, international works, and strong modern collections. A top cultural stop at Götaplatsen.
One of the world's largest maritime museums, featuring historic ships and naval heritage on the waterfront. Great for families and history fans.
Science center with hands-on exhibits, rainforest environment, and educational displays. Popular with families and curious adults alike.
Elegant boulevard lined with museums, theater, and Poseidon fountain. The city's cultural heart and a classic first stop.
Historic main avenue with shops, architecture, and city energy from canal to square. Essential for walking and people-watching.
Vast park with walking paths, viewpoints, zoo area, and open spaces. A beloved local retreat with room to explore.
Classic West Coast open sandwich with cooked prawns, mayonnaise, egg and dill on bread. A signature seafood dish tied to Gothenburg’s harbor culture.
Fresh North Atlantic prawns, often served simply with lemon, mayonnaise and bread. Gothenburg is famous in Sweden for its high-quality shellfish.
Traditional herring prepared in pickled marinades, often with onion, potatoes and crispbread. A staple of Swedish coastal cooking and festive tables.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining focused on seasonal Nordic ingredients and refined tasting menus in a calm, polished setting.
Well-known seafood restaurant by the harbor, celebrated for shellfish platters and classic Swedish fish dishes in a stylish room.
Historic food hall venue popular for traditional Swedish seafood, especially räkmacka, in a lively market atmosphere.
Gothenburg is pricier than many European cities. Hotels, dining, and transit are moderate to high, though budget lunches and day passes help control costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave about 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gävle to Gothenburg by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gothenburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Gävle to Gothenburg trains use the Gävle Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Gävle and Gothenburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gävle Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurang Matildas, Brända Bocken
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gävle Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gävle Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gävle Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gävle Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gävle Centralstation: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Clarion Hotel Winn, Elite Grand Hotel Gävle, Scandic CH.
Göteborg Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Espresso House, Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill, Franks gatukök, Fruit & Berry, Happy M Kitchen, Le Croissant, Lilla London, Metropolitan, Mr. Shou, & many more
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are 6 ATM machines located in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30. Information desks are opposite the taxi station. .
Luggage storage is there are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg Centralstation: All entrances to the station are accessible. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee. Personalized special assistance can be requested.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Royal, Hotel Pigalle, ProfilHotels | Opera.
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