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Sofiero Palace and Gardens
Former royal summer residence with seasonal exhibitions, historic interiors, and one of Sweden’s best-known gardens overlooking the Öresund.
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$131
Fastest journey
7 h 22 m
Average duration
7 h 34 m
Trains per day
85
Distance
576 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gävle to Helsingborg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gävle to Helsingborg will cost around $131 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
It's difficult to get from Gävle to Helsingborg without transferring at least 2 times.
269 SJ · 175 SJ · 493 X 2000
1 X-Trafik+
269 SJ · 175 SJ · 493 X 2000
269 SJ · 175 SJ · 493 X 2000+
91 X-Trafik
4 X-Trafik+
269 SJ · 175 SJ · 493 X 2000
8431 Mälartåg · 12131 Mälartåg+
431 X 2000 · 491 SJ 3000
265 SJ · 531 X 2000+
1086 Öresundstågen
579 SJ 3000 · 545 X 2000+
1837 Pågatåg
277 SJ · 543 X 2000+
1835 Pågatåg
1 X-Trafik+
265 SJ · 531 X 2000+
1086 Öresundstågen
91 X-Trafik+
265 SJ · 531 X 2000+
1086 ÖresundstågenOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gävle to Helsingborg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $195.
Distance: 357 miles (576 km)
Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
$83 Average price Cheapest | $351 Average price |
7h 31m Average total duration Fastest 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 46m Average total duration 12h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions |
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 Gävle to Helsingborg:
A train is $267 (€219) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gävle to Helsingborg costing on average $351 (€287).
Other travel options to Helsingborg take longer:
Flight takes on average 12h 46m.
The table below shows live departures for Gävle to Helsingborg trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:14 PM Gävle | 7h26 | 9:40 PM Helsingborg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:37 PM Gävle | 8h03 | 11:40 PM Helsingborg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:14 PM Gävle | 8h58 | 4:12 AM Helsingborg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:14 PM Gävle | 8h58 | 5:12 AM Helsingborg | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
91 SJ · 523 X 2000+ 1054 Öresundstågen+ 26 X-Trafik | 2:27 AM Gävle | 9h57 | 12:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
91 SJ · 523 X 2000+ 3 X-Trafik+ 1054 Öresundstågen | 2:35 AM Gävle | 9h49 | 12:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
8407 Mälartåg+ 535 X 2000+ 1829 Pågatåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 3:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 16h03 | 7:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
8407 Mälartåg+ 535 X 2000+ 1827 Pågatåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 3:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 15h03 | 6:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
8407 Mälartåg+ 535 X 2000+ 1831 Pågatåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 3:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 17h03 | 8:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
91 SJ · 535 X 2000+ 1827 Pågatåg | 4:19 AM Gävle Centralstation | 14h21 | 6:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
91 SJ · 535 X 2000+ 1831 Pågatåg | 4:19 AM Gävle Centralstation | 16h21 | 8:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
91 SJ · 535 X 2000+ 1829 Pågatåg | 4:19 AM Gävle Centralstation | 15h21 | 7:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
91 SJ · 523 X 2000+ 1054 Öresundstågen | 4:19 AM Gävle Centralstation | 8h05 | 12:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
8411 Mälartåg · 10911 Mälartåg+ 535 X 2000+ 1827 Pågatåg | 4:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 14h03 | 6:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
8411 Mälartåg · 10911 Mälartåg+ 535 X 2000+ 1829 Pågatåg | 4:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 15h03 | 7:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
8411 Mälartåg · 10911 Mälartåg+ 535 X 2000+ 1831 Pågatåg | 4:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 16h03 | 8:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
8411 Mälartåg · 813 Mälartåg+ 525 X 2000+ 1062 Öresundstågen | 4:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 8h47 | 1:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
8415 Mälartåg · 915 Mälartåg+ 535 X 2000+ 1827 Pågatåg | 5:36 AM Gävle Centralstation | 13h04 | 6:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
8415 Mälartåg · 915 Mälartåg+ 535 X 2000+ 1829 Pågatåg | 5:36 AM Gävle Centralstation | 14h04 | 7:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
8415 Mälartåg · 915 Mälartåg+ 535 X 2000+ 1831 Pågatåg | 5:36 AM Gävle Centralstation | 15h04 | 8:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
8415 Mälartåg · 915 Mälartåg+ 527 X 2000+ 1070 Öresundstågen | 5:36 AM Gävle Centralstation | 8h48 | 2:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
8419 Mälartåg · 919 Mälartåg+ 529 X 2000+ 1078 Öresundstågen | 6:08 AM Gävle | 9h16 | 3:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
8419 Mälartåg · 919 Mälartåg+ 529 X 2000+ 501 UL | 6:11 AM Gävle | 9h13 | 3:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
8419 Mälartåg · 919 Mälartåg+ 3943 Snälltåget+ 1837 Pågatåg | 6:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 17h03 | 11:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
8419 Mälartåg · 919 Mälartåg+ 535 X 2000+ 1827 Pågatåg | 6:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 12h03 | 6:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
8419 Mälartåg · 919 Mälartåg+ 3943 Snälltåget+ 1835 Pågatåg | 6:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 16h03 | 10:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
529 X 2000+ 919 Mälartåg+ 1078 Öresundstågen+ 8419 Mälartåg | 6:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 8h47 | 3:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
8423 Mälartåg · 925 Mälartåg+ 535 X 2000+ 1827 Pågatåg | 7:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 11h03 | 6:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
8423 Mälartåg · 925 Mälartåg+ 3943 Snälltåget+ 1835 Pågatåg | 7:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 15h03 | 10:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
8423 Mälartåg · 925 Mälartåg+ 1837 Pågatåg+ 3943 Snälltåget | 7:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 16h03 | 11:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
265 SJ · 531 X 2000+ 1722 Pågatåg · 297 Skånetrafiken | 7:59 AM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 9h21 | 5:20 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 4 transfers | |
93 SJ · 535 X 2000+ 1827 Pågatåg | 8:28 AM Gävle Centralstation | 10h12 | 6:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
93 SJ+ 3943 Snälltåget+ 1835 Pågatåg | 8:28 AM Gävle Centralstation | 14h12 | 10:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
93 SJ+ 3943 Snälltåget+ 1837 Pågatåg | 8:28 AM Gävle Centralstation | 15h12 | 11:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
265 SJ · 531 X 2000+ 91 X-Trafik+ 1086 Öresundstågen | 8:40 AM Gävle | 7h44 | 4:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
265 SJ · 531 X 2000+ 1 X-Trafik+ 1086 Öresundstågen | 8:41 AM Gävle | 7h43 | 4:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
265 SJ · 535 X 2000+ 1827 Pågatåg | 9:02 AM Gävle Centralstation | 9h38 | 6:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
265 SJ+ 1837 Pågatåg+ 3943 Snälltåget | 9:02 AM Gävle Centralstation | 14h38 | 11:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
265 SJ · 531 X 2000+ 1086 Öresundstågen | 9:02 AM Gävle Centralstation | 7h22 | 4:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
265 SJ+ 3943 Snälltåget+ 1835 Pågatåg | 9:02 AM Gävle Centralstation | 13h38 | 10:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
1 X-Trafik+ 8431 Mälartåg · 12131 Mälartåg+ 431 X 2000 | 9:08 AM Gävle | 9h05 | 6:13 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
1 X-Trafik+ 8431 Mälartåg · 12131 Mälartåg+ 431 X 2000 | 9:11 AM Gävle | 9h02 | 6:13 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
8431 Mälartåg · 933 Mälartåg+ 535 X 2000+ 1827 Pågatåg | 9:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 9h03 | 6:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
8431 Mälartåg · 933 Mälartåg+ 3943 Snälltåget+ 1835 Pågatåg | 9:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 13h03 | 10:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
431 X 2000 · 491 SJ 3000+ 8431 Mälartåg · 12131 Mälartåg | 9:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 8h36 | 6:13 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
8431 Mälartåg · 933 Mälartåg+ 3943 Snälltåget+ 1837 Pågatåg | 9:37 AM Gävle Centralstation | 14h03 | 11:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
4 X-Trafik+ 269 SJ · 175 SJ · 493 X 2000 | 9:59 AM Gävle Fyrbovägen | 11h21 | 9:20 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 4 transfers | |
173 SJ+ 1 X-Trafik+ 8105 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 1135 Öresundstågen | 10:08 AM Gävle | 9h55 | 8:03 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
173 SJ+ 1 X-Trafik+ 1135 Öresundstågen+ 8105 Tåg i Bergslagen | 10:11 AM Gävle | 9h52 | 8:03 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
173 SJ+ 1135 Öresundstågen+ 8105 Tåg i Bergslagen | 10:28 AM Gävle Centralstation | 9h35 | 8:03 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Gävle to Helsingborg run on average 42 times per day, taking around 7h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $54 (€45) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 357 miles (576 km) distance in 7h 26m.
Distance 357 miles (576 km) |
Average train duration 7h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€45) |
Trains per day 42 |
Fastest train 7h 26m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 2 days |
Discover the best of Helsingborg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Helsingborg trip today.
Former royal summer residence with seasonal exhibitions, historic interiors, and one of Sweden’s best-known gardens overlooking the Öresund.
Open-air museum combining historic Skåne buildings, gardens, traditional farming landscapes, and cultural exhibitions.
Major cultural center with art exhibitions, local history displays, design, and a scenic waterfront setting in central Helsingborg.
Lively pedestrian main street lined with shops and historic façades, one of the city’s best-known walking areas.
Long seafront park and promenade ideal for walking, sunset views, and casual relaxation by the Öresund.
Widely admired landscaped gardens with seasonal blooms and coastal panoramas, often featured in photography and social media.
Crispy Swedish potato pancakes traditionally served with fried pork and lingonberries, a classic comfort dish common in Skåne and southern Sweden.
A thick Scanian egg pancake, richer than regular pancakes, often served with fried pork and lingonberries. It is one of Skåne’s best-known regional specialties.
A traditional cake from Skåne made from eggs, sugar, and potato starch, baked on a rotating spit. It is a famous festive dessert of the region.
Established restaurant in a green park setting, known for refined Nordic cooking, seasonal produce, and a calm, upscale atmosphere.
Long-standing Helsingborg favorite with an elegant yet relaxed feel, serving modern international cuisine with strong local popularity.
Well-known seaside restaurant by the water, popular for fresh seafood, classic Swedish dishes, and sunset views in a relaxed atmosphere.
Prices are high by European standards, especially for dining and hotels, but transport and casual lunches are manageable.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not expected, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated in restaurants. Small rounding in taxis is common.
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Helsingborg Centralstation, Helsingborg -> Stortorget, Helsingborg
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