The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg Centralstation to Knivsta station
Cheapest price
$109
Average price
$165
Fastest journey
4 h 48 m
Average duration
4 h 48 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
403 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg Centralstation to Knivsta station 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 Knivsta station will cost around $165 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $109.
It's difficult to get from Gothenburg Centralstation to Knivsta station without transferring at least once.
2028 VR Snabbtåg+
40 Pendeltåg8:32 AM6h23Gothenburg Centralstation2:55 PMKnivsta station$1091One-way1 transfer
2028 VR Snabbtåg+
834 Mälartåg8:32 AM5h33Gothenburg Centralstation2:05 PMKnivsta station$1101One-way1 transfer
2028 VR Snabbtåg+
838 Mälartåg8:32 AM6h33Gothenburg Centralstation3:05 PMKnivsta station$1101One-way1 transfer
2028 VR Snabbtåg+
940 Mälartåg8:32 AM6h07Gothenburg Centralstation2:39 PMKnivsta station$1101One-way1 transfer
436 X 2000+
40 Pendeltåg1:17 PM6h38Gothenburg Centralstation7:55 PMKnivsta station$1281One-way1 transfer
430 X 2000+
838 Mälartåg10:17 AM4h48Gothenburg Centralstation3:05 PMKnivsta station$2961One-way1 transfer
446 X 2000+
870 Mälartåg6:17 PM4h48Gothenburg Centralstation11:05 PMKnivsta station$1791One-way1 transfer
434 X 2000+
846 Mälartåg12:17 PM4h48Gothenburg Centralstation5:05 PMKnivsta station$1791One-way1 transfer
424 X 2000+
826 Mälartåg7:17 AM4h48Gothenburg Centralstation12:05 PMKnivsta station$1371One-way1 transfer
426 X 2000+
830 Mälartåg8:17 AM4h48Gothenburg Centralstation1:05 PMKnivsta station$1451One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Gothenburg Centralstation to Knivsta station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg Centralstation to Knivsta station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, and a bus costs an average of $45.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg Centralstation to Knivsta station:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg Centralstation to Knivsta station costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Knivsta station take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
The journey is about 1h 26m faster (4h 6m by train vs 5h 32m by car) and roughly $55 (€45) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($40 (€33) vs $95 (€78)). 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.
Live departures
Gothenburg Centralstation to Knivsta station train times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg Centralstation to Knivsta station 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
450 SJ 3000+ 41 Pendeltåg | 8:17 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h21 | 2:38 AM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
424 X 2000+ 826 Mälartåg | 7:17 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h48 | 12:05 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
424 X 2000+ 932 Mälartåg | 7:17 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h22 | 12:39 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
424 X 2000+ 40 Pendeltåg | 7:17 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h08 | 1:25 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
424 X 2000+ 830 Mälartåg | 7:17 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h48 | 1:05 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
426 X 2000+ 936 Mälartåg | 8:17 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h22 | 1:39 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
426 X 2000+ 830 Mälartåg | 8:17 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h48 | 1:05 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
426 X 2000+ 834 Mälartåg | 8:17 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h48 | 2:05 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
2028 VR Snabbtåg+ 838 Mälartåg | 8:32 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h33 | 3:05 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
2028 VR Snabbtåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 8:32 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h23 | 2:55 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
2028 VR Snabbtåg+ 834 Mälartåg | 8:32 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h33 | 2:05 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
2028 VR Snabbtåg+ 940 Mälartåg | 8:32 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h07 | 2:39 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
430 X 2000+ 838 Mälartåg | 10:17 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h48 | 3:05 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
430 X 2000+ 842 Mälartåg | 10:17 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h48 | 4:05 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
430 X 2000+ 946 Mälartåg | 10:17 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h22 | 3:39 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
432 X 2000+ 954 Mälartåg | 11:17 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h22 | 5:39 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
432 X 2000+ 846 Mälartåg | 11:17 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h48 | 5:05 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
432 X 2000+ 950 Mälartåg | 11:17 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h22 | 4:39 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
434 X 2000+ 850 Mälartåg | 12:17 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h48 | 6:05 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
434 X 2000+ 40 Pendeltåg | 12:17 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h08 | 6:25 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
434 X 2000+ 846 Mälartåg | 12:17 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h48 | 5:05 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
434 X 2000+ 954 Mälartåg | 12:17 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h22 | 5:39 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
436 X 2000+ 964 Mälartåg | 1:17 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h22 | 7:39 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
436 X 2000+ 40 Pendeltåg | 1:17 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h38 | 7:55 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
436 X 2000+ 854 Mälartåg | 1:17 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h48 | 7:05 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
2038 VR Snabbtåg+ 964 Mälartåg | 1:32 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h07 | 7:39 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
2038 VR Snabbtåg+ 854 Mälartåg | 1:32 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h33 | 7:05 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
2038 VR Snabbtåg+ 40 Pendeltåg | 1:32 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h23 | 7:55 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
440 SJ 3000+ 976 Mälartåg | 3:17 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h22 | 9:39 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
440 SJ 3000+ 862 Mälartåg | 3:17 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h48 | 9:05 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
440 SJ 3000+ 40 Pendeltåg | 3:17 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h38 | 9:55 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
444 X 2000+ 870 Mälartåg | 5:17 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h48 | 11:05 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
444 X 2000+ 982 Mälartåg | 5:17 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h22 | 10:39 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
444 X 2000+ 988 Mälartåg | 5:17 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h22 | 11:39 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
446 X 2000+ 870 Mälartåg | 6:17 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h48 | 11:05 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
446 X 2000+ 988 Mälartåg | 6:17 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h22 | 11:39 PM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
446 X 2000+ 40 Pendeltåg | 6:17 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h08 | 12:25 AM Knivsta station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gothenburg Centralstation to Knivsta station
Trains from Gothenburg Centralstation to Knivsta station run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:17, the last at 19:17. The fastest train covers the 250 miles (403 km) distance in 4h 22m.
Distance 250 miles (403 km) |
Average train duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 4h 22m |
First train 4:17 AM |
Last train 7:17 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: SJ, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Gothenburg Centralstation to Knivsta station trainsSJ, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Gothenburg Centralstation and Knivsta station from $29 (€24). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Gothenburg Centralstation to Knivsta station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg Centralstation to Knivsta station 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 Knivsta station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Gothenburg Centralstation to Knivsta station
Most Gothenburg Centralstation to Knivsta station trains use the Göteborg Centralstation to Knivsta tågstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Gothenburg Centralstation and Knivsta station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Göteborg Centralstation from Gothenburg city centre
Göteborg Centralstation 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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are 6 ATM machines located in the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30. Information desks are opposite the taxi station. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Royal, Hotel Pigalle, ProfilHotels | Opera.
Getting to Knivsta tågstation from Knivsta city centre
Knivsta tågstation train station facilities and services
Knivsta tågstation has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Knivsta tågstation.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Knivsta tågstation.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Knivsta tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Knivsta tågstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Knivsta tågstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
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