- Must visit
Jönköpings läns museum
Leading regional museum with John Bauer art, cultural history, and changing exhibitions in a scenic lakeside setting.
Cheapest price on Oct 20
$24
Average ticket price on Oct 20
$30
Fastest journey on Oct 20
2 h 29 m
Average journey duration on Oct 20
2 h 30 m
Trains on Oct 20
40
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Jönköping is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Jönköping will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
It's difficult to get from Gothenburg to Jönköping without transferring at least once.
3446 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik
9 Västtrafik · 3446 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik
2 Västtrafik · 3556 Västtrafik · 3458 Västtrafik · 7245 Västtrafik
3556 Västtrafik · 3458 Västtrafik · 7245 Västtrafik
3470 Västtrafik · 7257 Västtrafik
3446 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik
3470 Västtrafik · 7257 Västtrafik
3426 Västtrafik · 7213 Västtrafik
172 SJ+
7225 Västtrafik
170 SJ+
7223 VästtrafikTrains from Gothenburg to Jönköping run on average 46 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (130 km) distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 80 miles (130 km) |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 46 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Jönköping trains for today, Monday, October 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
192 SJ+ 7263 Västtrafik | 7:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h33 | 10:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
3490 Västtrafik · 7201 Västtrafik | 10:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 7h13 | 5:43 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, October 20 | |||||
3426 Västtrafik · 7213 Västtrafik | 6:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h30 | 9:00 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
3528 Västtrafik · 3432 Västtrafik · 7223 Västtrafik | 7:16 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h44 | 11:00 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
168 SJ+ 7217 Västtrafik | 7:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h31 | 10:00 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
170 SJ+ 7223 Västtrafik | 8:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h31 | 11:00 AM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
172 SJ+ 7225 Västtrafik | 9:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h31 | 12:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
174 SJ+ 7229 Västtrafik | 10:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h31 | 1:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
9 Västtrafik · 3446 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik | 11:09 AM Gothenburg | 2h50 | 1:59 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
3446 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik | 11:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h29 | 1:59 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
178 SJ+ 7237 Västtrafik · 42 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik | 11:46 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 3h33 | 3:19 PM Jönköping, Skogskyrkogården | 4 transfers | |
178 SJ+ 2 Västtrafik · 7237 Västtrafik | 12:05 PM Gothenburg | 2h55 | 3:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
178 SJ+ 7237 Västtrafik | 12:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h31 | 3:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
180 SJ+ 42 Västtrafik · 7241 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik | 12:46 PM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 3h39 | 4:25 PM Jönköping, Skogskyrkogården | 4 transfers | |
180 SJ+ 2 Västtrafik · 7241 Västtrafik | 1:05 PM Gothenburg | 2h56 | 4:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
42 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik · 3556 Västtrafik · 3458 Västtrafik | 1:26 PM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 3h59 | 5:25 PM Jönköping, Skogskyrkogården | 5 transfers | |
180 SJ+ 7241 Västtrafik | 1:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h32 | 4:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
182 SJ+ 6 Västtrafik+ 1 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 42 Västtrafik | 1:46 PM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 3h39 | 5:25 PM Jönköping, Skogskyrkogården | 4 transfers | |
2 Västtrafik · 3556 Västtrafik · 3458 Västtrafik · 7245 Västtrafik | 1:55 PM Gothenburg | 3h07 | 5:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
182 SJ+ 7245 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 2:06 PM Gothenburg | 2h56 | 5:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
3556 Västtrafik · 3458 Västtrafik · 7245 Västtrafik | 2:16 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h46 | 5:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
182 SJ+ 7245 Västtrafik | 2:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h33 | 5:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
184 SJ+ 42 Västtrafik+ 1 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 7249 Västtrafik | 2:42 PM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 3h42 | 6:24 PM Jönköping, Skogskyrkogården | 4 transfers | |
184 SJ+ 7249 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 3:06 PM Gothenburg | 2h56 | 6:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
184 SJ+ 7249 Västtrafik | 3:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h33 | 6:02 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
42 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik · 3466 Västtrafik · 7253 Västtrafik | 3:43 PM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 3h42 | 7:25 PM Jönköping, Skogskyrkogården | 4 transfers | |
186 SJ+ 42 Västtrafik · 7253 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 3:43 PM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 3h42 | 7:25 PM Jönköping, Skogskyrkogården | 4 transfers | |
6 Västtrafik · 3466 Västtrafik · 7253 Västtrafik | 4:04 PM Gothenburg | 2h57 | 7:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
186 SJ+ 9 Västtrafik · 7253 Västtrafik | 4:09 PM Gothenburg | 2h52 | 7:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
3466 Västtrafik · 7253 Västtrafik | 4:25 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h36 | 7:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
186 SJ+ 7253 Västtrafik | 4:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h32 | 7:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
42 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik · 3470 Västtrafik · 7257 Västtrafik | 4:43 PM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 3h36 | 8:19 PM Jönköping, Skogskyrkogården | 4 transfers | |
6 Västtrafik · 3470 Västtrafik · 7257 Västtrafik | 5:08 PM Gothenburg | 2h52 | 8:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
3470 Västtrafik · 7257 Västtrafik | 5:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h30 | 8:00 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
42 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik · 3474 Västtrafik · 7261 Västtrafik | 5:45 PM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 3h34 | 9:19 PM Jönköping, Skogskyrkogården | 4 transfers | |
6 Västtrafik · 3474 Västtrafik · 7261 Västtrafik | 6:10 PM Gothenburg | 2h51 | 9:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
3474 Västtrafik · 7261 Västtrafik | 6:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h31 | 9:01 PM Jönköping Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Discover the best of Jönköping — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Jönköping trip today.
Leading regional museum with John Bauer art, cultural history, and changing exhibitions in a scenic lakeside setting.
Specialized museum presenting one of the world's largest match collections, explaining the industry that shaped Jönköping's history.
Open-air museum and heritage area in Stadsparken with historic buildings, exhibitions, and local history in a family-friendly park.
Central lakefront promenade with sweeping Vättern views, public art, and easy access to beaches, dining, and summer city life.
Large hilltop park with viewpoints, historic buildings, playgrounds, and one of the best panoramas over Jönköping and Lake Vättern.
Nature reserve boardwalks and bird-rich wetlands close to the center, ideal for easy walks, photography, and peaceful urban nature.
Isterband is a lightly sour, smoked sausage often served with dill potatoes and beetroot. It is a classic dish in Småland and common on local menus.
Raggmunk are crisp potato pancakes traditionally served with fried pork and lingonberries. They are a beloved Swedish comfort food found across Småland.
Cheesecake from Småland is baked with fresh cheese or curd, giving a denser texture than other cheesecakes. It is a regional dessert often served with jam and cream.
Refined fine dining known for seasonal tasting menus and polished service. A strong choice for modern Swedish cuisine in an elegant setting.
Well-regarded restaurant with a stylish but relaxed feel, serving Nordic and European dishes with careful presentation and solid wine options.
Popular casual venue by the lake, known for quality burgers, beer, and a lively social atmosphere. Good for an easy meal in central Jönköping.
Moderate for Sweden: hotels and dining cost more than much of Europe, but local buses are reasonable and budget lunch deals help.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Taxis and cafes usually round up only.
Official public transport app
Jönköping Centralstation -> Rådhusparken, Jönköping
The train connection between Gothenburg and Jönköping is well-serviced, providing a convenient travel option for visitors. The journey is operated by several providers including Västtrafik, SJ, and MTR Express. With frequent departures throughout the day, travelers can enjoy comfortable rides while taking in the scenic Swedish countryside along the way.
The train connection between Gothenburg and Jönköping takes approximately 2 hours and 1 minute. There is 1 direct connection available per day, departing from Göteborg Centralstation and arriving at Jönköping Centralstation.
The first daily train from Gothenburg departs at 09:59, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the beautiful landscapes of Sweden. The last journey of the day leaves Jönköping at 20:00, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy their stay before heading back.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from Gothenburg to Jönköping is €13. The average ticket price typically hovers around €15, making it a budget-friendly option for travelers looking to explore these two Swedish cities.
Welcome to Jönköping County Museum, a treasure trove of local history that dates back to its establishment in 1897. This museum not only showcases the rich cultural heritage of the region but also features unique exhibits on everything from ancient artifacts to contemporary art, making it an essential stop for anyone wanting to understand Jönköping's evolution over time. As you explore its halls, you'll discover how this institution has become a vital part of preserving and celebrating our community’s stories.
Next up is the Matchstick Museum, which offers a fascinating glimpse into Sweden's industrial past as one of the world's leading match producers during the late 19th century. Here, you’ll find intriguing displays detailing both innovative manufacturing techniques and quirky anecdotes about match production that highlight its significance in everyday life at that time. The museum stands out with its extensive collection of vintage matchboxes adorned with colorful artwork—each telling their own story while showcasing creativity alongside industry.
Finally, we arrive at Lake Vättern—a stunning natural landmark known for being Sweden’s second-largest lake and one of Europe’s clearest bodies of water. Its historical importance stretches back centuries as it served as a crucial trade route and continues today as a beloved recreational area offering activities like fishing, boating, and hiking along picturesque shores. Unique features such as crystal-clear waters teeming with diverse wildlife make Lake Vättern not just beautiful but also an ecological gem worth exploring during your visit!
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Jönköping 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 Jönköping, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Gothenburg to Jönköping trains use the Göteborg Centralstation to Jönköping Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Rocksjön station. Use this guide to compare Gothenburg and Jönköping 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.
Göteborg Domkyrkan 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 are present in the station.
Free wifi is available at the station. ATMs are aTMs are located in the main hall.
Ticket office support is available at Göteborg Domkyrkan.
Available at Göteborg Domkyrkan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg Domkyrkan: Station is accessible for persons with reduced mobility.
Jönköping 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 Tegel, Aqua Dinner & Drinks
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Jönköping Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Jönköping Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Jönköping Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Jönköping Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Jönköping Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Vox Hotel, Elite Stora Hotellet, Clarion Collection Hotel Victoria.
Rocksjön station is 2 km from Jönköping city centre. Public transport options include:
Rocksjön station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Rocksjön station.
Available at Rocksjön station: Parking, WC.
Available at Rocksjön station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rocksjön station.
Norrahammar station is 8 km from Jönköping city centre. Public transport options include:
Norrahammar station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, and ATM.
Food and drink options are available at Norrahammar station.
ATMs are available at Norrahammar station.
Available at Norrahammar station: Parking.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need