The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg to Helsingborg
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
1 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 9 m
Trains per day
57
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Helsingborg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Helsingborg will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
It's difficult to get from Gothenburg to Helsingborg without transferring at least once.
60495 SJ · 495 SJ 30003:50 PM2h22Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen6:12 PMHelsingborg Centralstation$371One-way1 transfer
60491 SJ · 491 SJ 300012:18 PM2h26Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen2:44 PMHelsingborg Centralstation$421One-way1 transfer
60485 SJ · 485 SJ 30008:02 AM2h09Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen10:11 AMHelsingborg Centralstation$421One-way1 transfer
X6 Västtrafik+
495 SJ 30003:37 PM2h35Gothenburg6:12 PMHelsingborg Centralstation$421One-way1 transfer
60495 SJ · 495 SJ 3000+
297 Skånetrafiken3:50 PM3h30Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen7:20 PMGörarpsvägen Norra$441One-way2 transfers
3041 Västtrafik+
489 SJ 300010:19 AM1h51Gothenburg12:10 PMHelsingborg Centralstation$511One-way1 transfer
60489 SJ · 489 SJ 300010:03 AM2h07Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen12:10 PMHelsingborg Centralstation$471One-way1 transfer
60485 SJ · 485 SJ 30008:02 AM2h09Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen10:11 AMHelsingborg Centralstation$421One-way1 transfer
3075 Västtrafik+
1143 Öresundstågen6:49 PM2h14Gothenburg9:03 PMHelsingborg Centralstation$581One-way1 transfer
60495 SJ · 495 SJ 30003:50 PM2h22Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen6:12 PMHelsingborg Centralstation$371One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Gothenburg to Helsingborg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Helsingborg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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$34 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Gothenburg to Helsingborg train times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Helsingborg trains for today, Friday, May 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1127 Öresundstågen | 4:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h08 | 7:03 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
18 Västtrafik+ 1135 Öresundstågen+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 5:28 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3h52 | 9:20 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2 transfers | |
1135 Öresundstågen | 5:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h08 | 8:03 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1135 Öresundstågen+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 5:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h25 | 9:20 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 1 transfer | |
3075 Västtrafik+ 1143 Öresundstågen+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 6:49 PM Gothenburg | 3h31 | 10:20 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2 transfers | |
1143 Öresundstågen+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 6:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h25 | 10:20 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 1 transfer | |
1143 Öresundstågen | 6:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h08 | 9:03 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
18 Västtrafik+ 1151 Öresundstågen+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 7:30 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3h49 | 11:19 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2 transfers | |
1151 Öresundstågen | 7:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h08 | 10:03 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1151 Öresundstågen+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 7:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h24 | 11:19 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 1 transfer | |
753 Västtrafik+ 1047 Öresundstågen | 6:32 AM Gothenburg | 2h33 | 9:05 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
X6 Västtrafik+ 1055 Öresundstågen | 7:09 AM Gothenburg | 2h54 | 10:03 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
6804 Öresundstågen · 1055 Öresundstågen | 7:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h33 | 10:03 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
X6 Västtrafik+ 485 SJ 3000 | 7:39 AM Gothenburg | 2h32 | 10:11 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
18 Västtrafik+ 485 SJ 3000+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 7:49 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3h32 | 11:21 AM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2 transfers | |
60485 SJ · 485 SJ 3000 | 8:02 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h09 | 10:11 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
60485 SJ · 485 SJ 3000+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 8:02 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 3h19 | 11:21 AM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2 transfers | |
18 Västtrafik+ 1063 Öresundstågen+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 8:29 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3h51 | 12:20 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2 transfers | |
6804 Öresundstågen · 1063 Öresundstågen+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 8:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h50 | 12:20 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2 transfers | |
6804 Öresundstågen · 1063 Öresundstågen | 8:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h33 | 11:03 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
18 Västtrafik+ 1063 Öresundstågen+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 8:30 AM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 3h50 | 12:20 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2 transfers | |
6804 Öresundstågen · 1071 Öresundstågen | 9:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h33 | 12:03 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
60489 SJ · 489 SJ 3000 | 10:03 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h07 | 12:10 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
60489 SJ · 489 SJ 3000+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 10:03 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 3h17 | 1:20 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2 transfers | |
3041 Västtrafik+ 489 SJ 3000 | 10:19 AM Gothenburg | 1h51 | 12:10 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
3041 Västtrafik+ 489 SJ 3000+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 10:19 AM Gothenburg | 3h01 | 1:20 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2 transfers | |
6804 Öresundstågen · 1079 Öresundstågen | 10:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h33 | 1:03 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
X6 Västtrafik+ 1087 Öresundstågen | 11:22 AM Gothenburg | 2h41 | 2:03 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
6804 Öresundstågen · 1087 Öresundstågen | 11:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h33 | 2:03 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
X6 Västtrafik · 3049 Västtrafik+ 491 SJ 3000 | 11:52 AM Gothenburg | 2h52 | 2:44 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
X6 Västtrafik+ 491 SJ 3000 | 12:07 PM Gothenburg | 2h37 | 2:44 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
18 Västtrafik+ 491 SJ 3000+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 12:07 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3h14 | 3:21 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2 transfers | |
18 Västtrafik+ 1095 Öresundstågen+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 12:14 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 4h06 | 4:20 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2 transfers | |
60491 SJ · 491 SJ 3000 | 12:18 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h26 | 2:44 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
60491 SJ · 491 SJ 3000+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 12:18 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 3h03 | 3:21 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2 transfers | |
3049 Västtrafik+ 491 SJ 3000+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 12:19 PM Gothenburg | 3h02 | 3:21 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2 transfers | |
18 Västtrafik+ 1095 Öresundstågen+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 12:22 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3h58 | 4:20 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2 transfers | |
X6 Västtrafik+ 1095 Öresundstågen | 12:22 PM Gothenburg | 2h41 | 3:03 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
6804 Öresundstågen · 1095 Öresundstågen | 12:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h33 | 3:03 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
18 Västtrafik+ 1103 Öresundstågen+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 1:14 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 4h05 | 5:19 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2 transfers | |
X6 Västtrafik+ 1103 Öresundstågen | 1:22 PM Gothenburg | 2h41 | 4:03 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
18 Västtrafik+ 1103 Öresundstågen+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 1:22 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3h57 | 5:19 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2 transfers | |
6804 Öresundstågen · 1103 Öresundstågen | 1:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h33 | 4:03 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
X6 Västtrafik+ 1111 Öresundstågen | 2:22 PM Gothenburg | 2h41 | 5:03 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
18 Västtrafik+ 1111 Öresundstågen+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 2:22 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3h57 | 6:19 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2 transfers | |
6804 Öresundstågen · 1111 Öresundstågen | 2:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h33 | 5:03 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
6804 Öresundstågen · 1111 Öresundstågen+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 2:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h49 | 6:19 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2 transfers | |
X6 Västtrafik+ 1119 Öresundstågen | 3:22 PM Gothenburg | 2h41 | 6:03 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
6804 Öresundstågen · 1119 Öresundstågen | 3:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h33 | 6:03 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
X6 Västtrafik+ 495 SJ 3000 | 3:37 PM Gothenburg | 2h35 | 6:12 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
18 Västtrafik+ 495 SJ 3000+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 3:44 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 3h36 | 7:20 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2 transfers | |
3063 Västtrafik+ 495 SJ 3000+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 3:49 PM Gothenburg | 3h31 | 7:20 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2 transfers | |
60495 SJ · 495 SJ 3000 | 3:50 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h22 | 6:12 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
60495 SJ · 495 SJ 3000+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 3:50 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 3h30 | 7:20 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2 transfers | |
X6 Västtrafik+ 1127 Öresundstågen | 4:22 PM Gothenburg | 2h41 | 7:03 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Helsingborg
Trains from Gothenburg to Helsingborg run on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€13) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 118 miles (190 km) distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 118 miles (190 km) |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€13) |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Oresundstag, SJ, vy, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Gothenburg to Helsingborg trainsOresundstag, SJ, vy, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Gothenburg and Helsingborg from $16 (€13). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Traveling by train from Gothenburg to Helsingborg
The train connection between Gothenburg and Helsingborg is efficient and convenient, making it an excellent choice for travelers looking to explore these vibrant Swedish cities. The journey is primarily serviced by Öresundståg and SJ, offering comfortable rides with scenic views along the way. With frequent departures throughout the day, passengers can easily plan their trips while enjoying a smooth travel experience across this beautiful region of Sweden.
Train Connection: Gothenburg to Helsingborg
The train connection between Gothenburg and Helsingborg takes approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. There are up to 12 connections available each day, all of which are direct services. Passengers will depart from Göteborg Centralstation and arrive at Helsingborg Centralstation.
Gothenburg to Helsingborg
The first daily train journey from Gothenburg departs at 05:24, providing an early start for travelers. The last departure of the day is scheduled for 21:05, allowing visitors ample time to explore both cities before returning in the evening.
Train Tickets Price for Gothenburg to Helsingborg
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Gothenburg and Helsingborg is €17. The average ticket price typically hovers around €31, making it a convenient option for travelers looking to explore these beautiful Swedish cities.
Exploring Helsingborg: A Journey Through History and Culture
Helsingborg Castle, known as Kärnan, dates back to the late 14th century and served as a vital fortress during medieval conflicts between Denmark and Sweden. Its significance lies in its role as a symbol of strength for Helsingborg, offering breathtaking views from its tower that allow visitors to appreciate both the city’s history and stunning coastal scenery. Unique features include the well-preserved stone structure with intricate architectural details and an intriguing museum showcasing artifacts from various periods.
Sofiero Palace and Gardens was originally built in the 19th century as a summer residence for Swedish royalty, making it not only an architectural gem but also a testament to royal leisure life. The gardens are particularly significant; they were designed by Queen Sofia herself, featuring over 10,000 rhododendrons that bloom spectacularly each spring. Visitors can enjoy unique elements such as themed garden sections inspired by different cultures around the world alongside picturesque walking paths overlooking Öresund Strait.
Dunkers Kulturhus is more than just an art center; inaugurated in 2002, it represents Helsingborg's commitment to culture through diverse exhibitions ranging from contemporary art to local history displays. This landmark holds great significance for fostering community engagement while providing educational programs aimed at all ages—making culture accessible for everyone. What sets Dunkers apart is its striking modern architecture combined with sustainable design principles that create inviting spaces filled with natural light perfect for creativity and inspiration.
FAQs: Trains from Gothenburg to Helsingborg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Helsingborg 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 Helsingborg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Gothenburg to Helsingborg
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
- Burger King
- Espresso House
- Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill
- Franks gatukök
- Fruit & Berry
- Happy M Kitchen
- Le Croissant
- Lilla London
- Metropolitan
- Mr. Shou
- & many more
- 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.
- Hotel Royal
- Hotel Pigalle
- ProfilHotels | Opera
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- Opposite the taxi station.
- Tram lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13
- Bus lines: 60327, 61327, Flygbussarna
- Train lines: 029, FLX, MTRX, SJ Regionaltåg, SJ SJ3000, SJ X2000, Tågab, Västtågen, Öresundståg
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Järnvägsgatan.
- Nelly's Food Etc.
- Kitchen & Table Helsingborg
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- SEK 10
- Radisson Blu Metropol Hotel
- Elite Hotel Marina Plaza
- Clarion Grand Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- 540 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Hall 2: ferry connections to Denmark
- Bus: Several lines available
- Ferry: Connections to Denmark
- Train: Regional and intercity services
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