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Rademachersmedjorna
Open-air heritage area with traditional buildings and farm settings. It offers an accessible look at everyday life in older Sörmland.
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
3 h 32 m
Average duration
3 h 32 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
321 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg Centralstation to Eskilstuna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg Centralstation to Eskilstuna will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 8 trains that leave Gothenburg Centralstation for Eskilstuna on Thu, Aug 06, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 321 km distance in an average of 3 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 32 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 3 h 32 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg Centralstation to Eskilstuna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $102.
Distance: 199 miles (321 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $251 Average price | $52 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 16m Average total duration 10h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg Centralstation to Eskilstuna:
A train is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg Centralstation to Eskilstuna costing on average $52 (€42).
A train is $206 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg Centralstation to Eskilstuna costing on average $251 (€205).
Other travel options to Eskilstuna take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 9m.
Bus takes on average 10h 46m.
The journey is about 1h 25m faster (3h 9m by train vs 4h 34m by car) and roughly $32 (€26) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($45 (€37) vs $78 (€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.
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 Gothenburg Centralstation to Eskilstuna trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
424 X 2000+ 2124 Mälartåg+ 3 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 6:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h59 | 11:18 AM Eskilstuna | 2 transfers | |
424 X 2000+ 2124 Mälartåg | 6:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h31 | 10:50 AM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
426 X 2000+ 2128 Mälartåg+ 3 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 7:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h59 | 12:18 PM Eskilstuna | 2 transfers | |
426 X 2000+ 2128 Mälartåg | 7:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h30 | 11:49 AM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
428 X 2000+ 2132 Mälartåg+ 3 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 8:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h59 | 1:18 PM Eskilstuna | 2 transfers | |
428 X 2000+ 2132 Mälartåg | 8:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h30 | 12:49 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
430 X 2000+ 2136 Mälartåg | 9:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h31 | 1:50 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
430 X 2000+ 2136 Mälartåg+ 3 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 9:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h59 | 2:18 PM Eskilstuna | 2 transfers | |
432 X 2000+ 2140 Mälartåg | 10:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h30 | 2:49 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
432 X 2000+ 2140 Mälartåg+ 220 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 10:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h58 | 4:17 PM Eskilstuna, Ramshammar 18, 635 06 Eskilstuna | 2 transfers | |
432 X 2000+ 3 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 2140 Mälartåg | 10:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h59 | 3:18 PM Eskilstuna | 2 transfers | |
434 X 2000+ 220 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 18 Västtrafik+ 2144 Mälartåg | 10:52 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 6h24 | 5:16 PM Eskilstuna, Ramshammar 18, 635 06 Eskilstuna | 3 transfers | |
434 X 2000+ 220 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 2144 Mälartåg | 11:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h57 | 5:16 PM Eskilstuna, Ramshammar 18, 635 06 Eskilstuna | 2 transfers | |
434 X 2000+ 2144 Mälartåg | 11:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h30 | 3:49 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
434 X 2000+ 3 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 2144 Mälartåg | 11:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h59 | 4:18 PM Eskilstuna | 2 transfers | |
62036 VR Snabbtåg · 2036 VR Snabbtåg+ 951 Mälartåg+ 220 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 12:05 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 5h24 | 5:29 PM Eskilstuna, Ramshammar 18, 635 06 Eskilstuna | 3 transfers | |
436 X 2000+ 2148 Mälartåg+ 3 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 12:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h59 | 5:18 PM Eskilstuna | 2 transfers | |
436 X 2000+ 955 Mälartåg+ 220 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 12:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h09 | 6:28 PM Eskilstuna, Ramshammar 18, 635 06 Eskilstuna | 2 transfers | |
436 X 2000+ 2148 Mälartåg | 12:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h30 | 4:49 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
438 X 2000+ 2152 Mälartåg | 1:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h30 | 5:49 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
438 X 2000+ 2152 Mälartåg+ 3 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 1:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h59 | 6:18 PM Eskilstuna | 2 transfers | |
440 X 2000+ 2156 Mälartåg | 2:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h31 | 6:50 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
440 X 2000+ 2156 Mälartåg+ 3 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 2:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h59 | 7:18 PM Eskilstuna | 2 transfers | |
442 SJ 3000+ 3 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 2160 Mälartåg | 3:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h59 | 8:18 PM Eskilstuna | 2 transfers | |
442 SJ 3000+ 2160 Mälartåg | 3:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h30 | 7:49 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
444 X 2000+ 2164 Mälartåg+ 3 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 4:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h59 | 9:18 PM Eskilstuna | 2 transfers | |
444 X 2000+ 2164 Mälartåg | 4:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h31 | 8:50 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
60188 SJ · 10188 SJ+ 820 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 148 Mälartåg | 4:51 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h33 | 10:24 PM Eskilstuna, Ramshammar 18, 635 06 Eskilstuna | 5 transfers | |
60188 SJ · 10188 SJ+ 148 Mälartåg · 2168 Mälartåg | 5:15 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 4h35 | 9:50 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
60188 SJ · 10188 SJ+ 148 Mälartåg · 2168 Mälartåg | 5:15 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 5h09 | 10:24 PM Eskilstuna, Ramshammar 18, 635 06 Eskilstuna | 4 transfers | |
60188 SJ · 10188 SJ+ 148 Mälartåg · 2168 Mälartåg | 5:15 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 5h03 | 10:18 PM Eskilstuna | 4 transfers | |
62050 VR Snabbtåg · 2050 VR Snabbtåg+ 220 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 989 Mälartåg | 6:49 PM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 11h18 | 6:07 AM Eskilstuna, Ramshammar 18, 635 06 Eskilstuna | 4 transfers | |
450 SJ 3000+ 10901 Mälartåg+ 220 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 60 Västtrafik | 7:01 PM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 12h05 | 7:06 AM Eskilstuna, Ramshammar 18, 635 06 Eskilstuna | 3 transfers | |
62050 VR Snabbtåg · 2050 VR Snabbtåg+ 989 Mälartåg+ 220 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 7:05 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 11h02 | 6:07 AM Eskilstuna, Ramshammar 18, 635 06 Eskilstuna | 3 transfers | |
62050 VR Snabbtåg · 2050 VR Snabbtåg+ 989 Mälartåg+ 3 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 7:05 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 10h43 | 5:48 AM Eskilstuna | 3 transfers | |
62050 VR Snabbtåg · 2050 VR Snabbtåg+ 989 Mälartåg | 7:05 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 4h51 | 11:56 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
60192 SJ · 192 SJ+ 60910 Mälartåg · 910 Mälartåg | 7:15 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 11h03 | 6:18 AM Eskilstuna | 4 transfers | |
60192 SJ · 192 SJ+ 910 Mälartåg · 60910 Mälartåg | 7:15 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 10h40 | 5:55 AM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
450 SJ 3000+ 10901 Mälartåg | 7:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 11h07 | 6:26 AM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
450 SJ 3000+ 220 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 10901 Mälartåg | 7:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 11h47 | 7:06 AM Eskilstuna, Ramshammar 18, 635 06 Eskilstuna | 2 transfers | |
450 SJ 3000+ 10901 Mälartåg+ 3 Länstrafiken Sörmland | 7:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 11h29 | 6:48 AM Eskilstuna | 2 transfers | |
2 SJ+ 2108 Mälartåg+ 1151 Öresundstågen+ 1238 Pågatåg | 7:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 10h54 | 6:49 AM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
2 SJ+ 3 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 2108 Mälartåg+ 1151 Öresundstågen | 7:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 11h23 | 7:18 AM Eskilstuna | 4 transfers | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
![]() | 3:17 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h32 | 6:49 AM Eskilstuna | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Gothenburg Centralstation to Eskilstuna run on average 26 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) but you can travel from only $33 (€26) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:17, the last at 19:32. The fastest train covers the 199 miles (321 km) distance in 3h 32m.
Distance 199 miles (321 km) |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Trains per day 26 |
Fastest train 3h 32m |
First train 3:17 AM |
Last train 7:32 PM |
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Discover the best of Eskilstuna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Eskilstuna trip today.
Open-air heritage area with traditional buildings and farm settings. It offers an accessible look at everyday life in older Sörmland.
Eskilstuna’s main city museum presents local industrial, social, and cultural history. A strong first stop for understanding the city’s identity.
Industrial museum showcasing Bolinder-Munktell machinery, engines, and vehicles. It highlights the engineering heritage that shaped Eskilstuna.
Preserved 17th-century smithy quarter with workshops, shops, and cobbled lanes. It is one of Eskilstuna’s most atmospheric walking areas.
Central pedestrian street lined with shops and city life. A practical and lively route for visitors exploring the center on foot.
Main square in central Eskilstuna surrounded by civic buildings and commerce. It serves as a convenient hub and orientation point.
A classic Sörmland potato dumpling stuffed with pork and served with butter and lingonberries. A hearty regional dish tied to nearby Södermanland traditions.
Cured Baltic herring, often served on crispbread or with potatoes, sour cream, and chives. A staple of Swedish home cooking and festive tables.
Pan-fried herring, commonly served with mashed potatoes and lingonberries. Beloved in central Sweden for its simple, traditional flavors.
Established riverside restaurant serving Nordic and European dishes with a polished yet approachable atmosphere.
Well-known café and bakery for Swedish fika, pastries, sandwiches, and coffee in a relaxed daytime atmosphere.
Popular central gastropub known for burgers, grilled dishes, and craft beer in a lively casual setting.
Moderate for Sweden: hotels and dining cost more than smaller Baltics, but local transit is reasonable and many places are card-first.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated but not expected. Taxis can be rounded up; cafes usually do not require tips.
Official public transport app
Eskilstuna Centralstation -> Fristadstorget
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg Centralstation to Eskilstuna 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 Eskilstuna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Gothenburg Centralstation to Eskilstuna trains use the Göteborg Centralstation to Eskilstuna Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Eskilstuna, Parken Zoo. Use this guide to compare Gothenburg Centralstation and Eskilstuna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Eskilstuna 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: Restaurant Eskilstuna Ölkultur, Restaurang Grappa
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Eskilstuna Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Eskilstuna Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Eskilstuna Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Eskilstuna Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Eskilstuna Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Clarion Collection Hotel Bolinder Munktell, Elite Stadshotellet Eskilstuna, Comfort Hotel Eskilstuna.
Eskilstuna, Parken Zoo is 1 km from Eskilstuna city centre. Public transport options include:
Eskilstuna, Parken Zoo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Eskilstuna, Parken Zoo. ATMs are aTMs available in the station.
Ticket office support is available at Eskilstuna, Parken Zoo.
Available at Eskilstuna, Parken Zoo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Eskilstuna, Parken Zoo: Fully accessible for individuals with disabilities.
Eskilstuna, Kyrkogatan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and snack bars available
Free WiFi available to travelers. ATMs are aTM machine located in the main hall.
Ticket office support is available at Eskilstuna, Kyrkogatan.
Available at Eskilstuna, Kyrkogatan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Eskilstuna, Kyrkogatan: Station equipped with ramps and elevators.
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