The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg to Arvika
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
220 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Arvika is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Arvika will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
It's difficult to get from Gothenburg to Arvika without transferring at least once.
13216 Västtrafik+
103 Värmlandstrafik4:15 PM3h36Gothenburg Centralstation7:51 PMArvika Station$231One-way1 transfer
13236 Västtrafik+
800 Värmlandstrafik · 8903 Värmlandstrafik9:00 PM10h21Gothenburg Centralstation7:21 AMArvika Station$271One-way2 transfers
800 Värmlandstrafik · 8903 Värmlandstrafik · 115 Värmlandstrafik+
13236 Västtrafik9:00 PM10h34Gothenburg Centralstation7:34 AMArvika Ålgården$271One-way3 transfers
3960 SJ+
8915 Värmlandstrafik11:14 AM3h40Gothenburg Centralstation2:54 PMArvika Station$381One-way1 transfer
3956 SJ+
8915 Värmlandstrafik9:14 AM5h40Gothenburg Centralstation2:54 PMArvika Station$381One-way1 transfer
3964 SJ+
8921 Värmlandstrafik1:14 PM3h00Gothenburg Centralstation4:14 PMArvika Station$441One-way1 transfer
3968 SJ+
8929 Värmlandstrafik3:14 PM3h04Gothenburg Centralstation6:18 PMArvika Station$481One-way1 transfer
3952 SJ+
8911 Värmlandstrafik7:14 AM3h14Gothenburg Centralstation10:28 AMArvika Station$381One-way1 transfer
3964 SJ+
8921 Värmlandstrafik · 115 Värmlandstrafik1:14 PM3h24Gothenburg Centralstation4:38 PMArvika Ålgården$441One-way2 transfers
2082 VR Snabbtåg+
621 SJ 30005:39 AM3h35Gothenburg Centralstation9:14 AMArvika Station$591One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Gothenburg to Arvika
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Arvika among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $362.
Distance: 136 miles (220 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $753 Average price | $44 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 12m Average total duration 10h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Arvika:
A train is $20 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Arvika costing on average $44 (€36).
A train is $728 (€596) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Arvika costing on average $753 (€616).
Other travel options to Arvika take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 19m.
Flight takes on average 10h 12m.
The journey is about 13m faster (3h 19m by train vs 3h 32m by car) and roughly $29 (€24) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($24 (€20) vs $53 (€44)). 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 to Arvika train times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Arvika trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3972 SJ+ 18935 Värmlandstrafik | 5:14 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h53 | 9:07 PM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
3972 SJ+ 18939 Värmlandstrafik | 5:14 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h50 | 11:04 PM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
3976 SJ+ 18939 Värmlandstrafik | 7:14 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h50 | 11:04 PM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
800 Värmlandstrafik · 8903 Värmlandstrafik+ 13268 Västtrafik | 9:15 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 10h06 | 7:21 AM Arvika Station | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
3950 SJ+ 8907 Värmlandstrafik | 5:14 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h42 | 8:56 AM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
3950 SJ+ 8915 Värmlandstrafik | 5:14 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 9h40 | 2:54 PM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
3950 SJ+ 8913 Värmlandstrafik | 5:14 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 8h15 | 1:29 PM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
3950 SJ+ 8911 Värmlandstrafik | 5:14 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h14 | 10:28 AM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
2082 VR Snabbtåg+ 621 SJ 3000 | 5:39 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h35 | 9:14 AM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
2082 VR Snabbtåg+ 3955 SJ+ 8915 Värmlandstrafik | 5:39 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 9h15 | 2:54 PM Arvika Station | 2 transfers | |
2082 VR Snabbtåg+ 3955 SJ+ 8911 Värmlandstrafik | 5:39 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h49 | 10:28 AM Arvika Station | 2 transfers | |
2082 VR Snabbtåg+ 3955 SJ+ 8913 Värmlandstrafik | 5:39 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 7h50 | 1:29 PM Arvika Station | 2 transfers | |
3952 SJ+ 8911 Värmlandstrafik | 7:14 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h14 | 10:28 AM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
3952 SJ+ 8915 Värmlandstrafik | 7:14 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 7h40 | 2:54 PM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
3952 SJ+ 8921 Värmlandstrafik | 7:14 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 9h00 | 4:14 PM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
3952 SJ+ 8913 Värmlandstrafik | 7:14 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h15 | 1:29 PM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
18 Västtrafik+ 3956 SJ+ 8913 Värmlandstrafik · 115 Värmlandstrafik | 8:51 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h00 | 1:51 PM Arvika Ålgården | 3 transfers | |
3956 SJ+ 8913 Värmlandstrafik · 115 Värmlandstrafik | 9:14 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h37 | 1:51 PM Arvika Ålgården | 2 transfers | |
3956 SJ+ 8913 Värmlandstrafik | 9:14 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h15 | 1:29 PM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
3956 SJ+ 8915 Värmlandstrafik | 9:14 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h40 | 2:54 PM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
3956 SJ+ 8921 Värmlandstrafik | 9:14 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 7h00 | 4:14 PM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
3956 SJ+ 8925 Värmlandstrafik | 9:14 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 8h12 | 5:26 PM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
3960 SJ+ 8915 Värmlandstrafik · 115 Värmlandstrafik | 11:14 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h27 | 3:41 PM Arvika Ålgården | 2 transfers | |
3960 SJ+ 8915 Värmlandstrafik | 11:14 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h40 | 2:54 PM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
3960 SJ+ 8929 Värmlandstrafik | 11:14 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 7h04 | 6:18 PM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
3960 SJ+ 8921 Värmlandstrafik | 11:14 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h00 | 4:14 PM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
3960 SJ+ 8925 Värmlandstrafik | 11:14 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h12 | 5:26 PM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
3964 SJ+ 8921 Värmlandstrafik · 115 Värmlandstrafik | 1:14 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h24 | 4:38 PM Arvika Ålgården | 2 transfers | |
3964 SJ+ 8921 Värmlandstrafik | 1:14 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h00 | 4:14 PM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
3964 SJ+ 8925 Värmlandstrafik | 1:14 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h12 | 5:26 PM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
3964 SJ+ 8929 Värmlandstrafik | 1:14 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h04 | 6:18 PM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
3964 SJ+ 8933 Värmlandstrafik | 1:14 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h24 | 7:38 PM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
3968 SJ+ 8929 Värmlandstrafik | 3:14 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h04 | 6:18 PM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
3968 SJ+ 8929 Värmlandstrafik · 115 Värmlandstrafik | 3:14 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h04 | 7:18 PM Arvika Ålgården | 2 transfers | |
3968 SJ+ 8937 Värmlandstrafik | 3:14 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h49 | 9:03 PM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
3968 SJ+ 8939 Värmlandstrafik | 3:14 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 7h42 | 10:56 PM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
3968 SJ+ 8933 Värmlandstrafik | 3:14 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h24 | 7:38 PM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
13216 Västtrafik+ 103 Värmlandstrafik | 4:15 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h36 | 7:51 PM Arvika Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Arvika
Trains from Gothenburg to Arvika run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:23, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 136 miles (220 km) distance in 3h 21m.
Distance 136 miles (220 km) |
Average train duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 21m |
First train 4:23 AM |
Last train 9:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: SJ, Västtrafik, Tågab from Gothenburg to Arvika trainsSJ, Västtrafik, Tågab trains will get you between Gothenburg and Arvika from $14 (€11). 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 to Arvika
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Arvika 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 Arvika, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Gothenburg to Arvika
Most Gothenburg to Arvika trains use the Göteborg Centralstation to Arvika tågstation station pair, with some services arriving at Edane station. Use this guide to compare Gothenburg and Arvika train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Gothenburg station do trains to Arvika leave from?
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 Göteborg Gamlestaden Station from Gothenburg city centre
Göteborg Gamlestaden Station is 3 km from Gothenburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Göteborg Gamlestaden Station train station facilities and services
Göteborg Gamlestaden Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Göteborg Gamlestaden Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Göteborg Gamlestaden Station: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Göteborg Gamlestaden Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg Gamlestaden Station.
Which Arvika station do trains from Gothenburg arrive at?
Getting to Arvika tågstation from Arvika city centre
Arvika tågstation train station facilities and services
Arvika tågstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Nordells, Olssons Brygga
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Arvika tågstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Arvika tågstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Arvika tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Arvika tågstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Arvika tågstation: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clarion Collection Hotel Bristol, Scandic Arvika, Guesthouse Eleven Hotel.
Getting to Edane station from Arvika city centre
Arvika, Busstation train station facilities and services
Arvika, Busstation has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Arvika, Busstation: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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