The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg to Karlshamn
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
4 h 57 m
Average duration
5 h 23 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
245 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Karlshamn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Karlshamn will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 5 trains that leave Gothenburg for Karlshamn on Sun, Dec 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 245 km distance in an average of 5 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 57 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 5 h 41 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Gothenburg to Karlshamn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Karlshamn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €26, and a bus costs an average of €37.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€40 Average price Cheapest | €55 Average price |
4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Gothenburg to Karlshamn train times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Karlshamn trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:54 AM Gothenburg | 5h27 | 3:21 PM Karlshamn | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:40 PM Gothenburg | 5h41 | 6:21 PM Karlshamn | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:24 PM Gothenburg | 5h57 | 8:21 PM Karlshamn | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
![]() | 3:40 AM Gothenburg | 5h41 | 9:21 AM Karlshamn | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:24 AM Gothenburg | 4h57 | 9:21 AM Karlshamn | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:24 AM Gothenburg | 4h57 | 11:21 AM Karlshamn | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Karlshamn
Trains from Gothenburg to Karlshamn run on average 23 times per day, taking around 4h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€26) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 152 miles (245 km) distance in 4h 32m.
Distance 152 miles (245 km) |
Average train duration 4h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€26) |
Trains per day 23 |
Fastest train 4h 32m |
First train 02:00 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: SJ, Oresundstag, Västtrafik, Skånetrafiken, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Gothenburg to Karlshamn trainsSJ, Oresundstag, Västtrafik, Skånetrafiken, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Gothenburg and Karlshamn from $33 (€26). 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 Karlshamn
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Karlshamn 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 Karlshamn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Gothenburg to Karlshamn
- 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
- Parking is available next to the station with both short-term and long-term options.
- Knifetown Burgers
- Restaurang & Pizzeria Napoli
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- SEK 5
- Best Western Hotell Karlshamn
- First Hotel Carlshamn
- Port Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to regional and local destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the station
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