- Must visit
Vasa Museum
A world-class museum built around the remarkably preserved 1628 warship Vasa, with powerful storytelling about maritime history and recovery.
Cheapest price on Oct 14
$20
Average ticket price on Oct 14
$63
Fastest journey on Oct 14
3 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Oct 14
3 h 27 m
Trains on Oct 14
56
Distance
397 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg Centralstation to Stockholm 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 Stockholm will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
On Wed, Oct 14, we found 56 trains from Gothenburg Centralstation to Stockholm, including 22 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 14 the direct trains cover the 397 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Wed, Oct 14 the slowest trains will take 3 h 28 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.
2050 VR
2052 VR
448 SJ
450 SJ
2036 VR
430 SJ
424 SJ
426 SJ
434 SJ
442 SJTrains from Gothenburg Centralstation to Stockholm run on average 24 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 23 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:19, the last at 19:11. The fastest train covers the 246 miles (397 km) distance in 3h 18m.
Distance 246 miles (397 km) |
Average train duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 23 |
Fastest train 3h 18m |
First train 2:19 AM |
Last train 7:11 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg Centralstation to Stockholm trains for today, Tuesday, October 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3420 Västtrafik+ 4122 Mälartåg | 4:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h50 | 9:20 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3420 Västtrafik+ 4122 Mälartåg+ 69 SL | 4:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h18 | 9:48 AM Stockholm | 2 transfers | |
420 SJ | 5:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h24 | 8:35 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
420 SJ+ 7 SL | 5:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h52 | 9:03 AM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
2012 VR | 5:25 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h27 | 8:52 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2012 VR+ 7 SL | 5:25 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h01 | 9:26 AM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
164 SJ+ 4124 Mälartåg | 5:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h50 | 10:19 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
164 SJ | 5:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h15 | 10:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 SJ+ 4124 Mälartåg+ 69 SL | 5:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h14 | 10:43 AM Stockholm | 2 transfers | |
164 SJ+ 7 SL | 5:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h49 | 11:18 AM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
422 SJ | 6:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h32 | 9:43 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
422 SJ+ 7 SL | 6:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h00 | 10:11 AM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
2004 VR | 6:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h38 | 10:02 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2004 VR+ 7 SL | 6:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h09 | 10:33 AM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
424 SJ | 7:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h27 | 10:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
424 SJ+ 69 SL | 7:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h52 | 11:03 AM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
2006 VR | 7:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h32 | 10:56 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2006 VR+ 69 SL | 7:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h59 | 11:23 AM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
426 SJ | 8:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h28 | 11:39 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
170 SJ | 8:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h15 | 1:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
428 SJ | 9:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h29 | 12:40 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
172 SJ+ 4132 Mälartåg | 9:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h39 | 2:08 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
172 SJ | 9:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h15 | 2:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
430 SJ | 10:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h25 | 1:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2032 VR | 10:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h35 | 1:59 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2032 VR+ 69 SL | 10:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h59 | 2:23 PM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
174 SJ | 10:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h15 | 3:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 SJ+ 7 SL | 10:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h49 | 4:18 PM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
432 SJ | 11:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h29 | 2:40 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
432 SJ+ 69 SL | 11:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h52 | 3:03 PM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
434 SJ | 12:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h28 | 3:39 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
434 SJ+ 69 SL | 12:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h52 | 4:03 PM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
2036 VR | 12:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h38 | 4:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2036 VR+ 7 SL | 12:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h09 | 4:33 PM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
178 SJ | 12:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h15 | 5:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 SJ+ 138 Mälartåg+ 7 SL | 12:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h04 | 5:33 PM Stockholm | 2 transfers | |
178 SJ+ 138 Mälartåg | 12:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h33 | 5:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
178 SJ+ 7 SL | 12:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h49 | 6:18 PM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
436 SJ | 1:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h29 | 4:40 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
436 SJ+ 69 SL | 1:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h52 | 5:03 PM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
180 SJ | 1:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h15 | 6:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
180 SJ+ 140 Mälartåg | 1:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h33 | 6:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
180 SJ+ 7 SL | 1:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h44 | 7:13 PM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
180 SJ+ 140 Mälartåg+ 7 SL | 1:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h04 | 6:33 PM Stockholm | 2 transfers | |
438 SJ | 2:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h29 | 5:40 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
438 SJ+ 69 SL | 2:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h52 | 6:03 PM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
182 SJ | 2:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h15 | 7:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
182 SJ+ 7 SL | 2:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h44 | 8:13 PM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
440 SJ | 3:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h30 | 6:41 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
440 SJ+ 7 SL | 3:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h02 | 7:13 PM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
2042 VR | 3:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h33 | 6:57 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2042 VR+ 7 SL | 3:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h09 | 7:33 PM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
184 SJ+ 144 Mälartåg | 3:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h39 | 8:08 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
184 SJ | 3:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h15 | 8:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
184 SJ+ 144 Mälartåg+ 7 SL | 3:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h14 | 8:43 PM Stockholm | 2 transfers | |
184 SJ+ 7 SL | 3:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h44 | 9:13 PM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
442 SJ | 4:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h28 | 7:39 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
442 SJ+ 7 SL | 4:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h02 | 8:13 PM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
186 SJ | 4:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h15 | 9:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
186 SJ+ 7 SL | 4:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h44 | 10:13 PM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
444 SJ | 5:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h28 | 8:39 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
444 SJ+ 7 SL | 5:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h02 | 9:13 PM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
2046 VR | 5:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h38 | 9:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2046 VR+ 7 SL | 5:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h09 | 9:33 PM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
446 SJ | 6:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h32 | 9:43 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
446 SJ+ 7 SL | 6:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h02 | 10:13 PM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
448 SJ+ 7 SL | 7:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h02 | 11:13 PM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
448 SJ | 7:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h28 | 10:39 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2050 VR+ 7 SL | 7:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h09 | 11:33 PM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
2050 VR | 7:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h33 | 10:57 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
192 SJ+ 7263 Västtrafik+ 2 SJ | 7:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 10h31 | 6:00 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
450 SJ | 8:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h33 | 11:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
450 SJ+ 7 SL | 8:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h12 | 12:23 AM Stockholm | 1 transfer | |
2052 VR+ 41 SL · 7 SL | 8:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h29 | 12:53 AM Stockholm | 2 transfers | |
2052 VR+ 41 SL | 8:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h57 | 12:21 AM Stockholm City station | 1 transfer | |
495 SJ · 2 SJ+ 1836 Skånetrafiken | 8:39 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 9h21 | 6:00 AM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
495 SJ · 2 SJ+ 69 SL+ 1836 Skånetrafiken | 8:39 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 9h53 | 6:32 AM Stockholm | 3 transfers | |
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A world-class museum built around the remarkably preserved 1628 warship Vasa, with powerful storytelling about maritime history and recovery.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg Centralstation to Stockholm 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 Stockholm, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Gothenburg Centralstation to Stockholm trains use the Göteborg Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Stockholm, Kungsträdgården. Use this guide to compare Gothenburg Centralstation and Stockholm 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.
Stockholm Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffe Ritazza, Blueberry Tunnelgången, Espresso House, Holy Monkey, Icha Icha, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Sushi Yama, O'Learys, & many more
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Taxis, WC.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Centralstation: Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
Nearby hotels include Freys Hotel, Nordic Light Hotel, Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel.
Stockholm, Kungsträdgården has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several cafes and kiosks inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs are located near the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Stockholm, Kungsträdgården.
Available at Stockholm, Kungsträdgården: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm, Kungsträdgården: Station equipped with elevators and ramps.
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