- Must visit
Gothenburg Museum of Art
Major art museum with Nordic masters, international works, and strong modern collections. A top cultural stop at Götaplatsen.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
1 h 37 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Trains per day
72
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Helsingborg to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsingborg to Gothenburg will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 72 trains that leave Helsingborg for Gothenburg on Sat, Aug 01, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct trains cover the 190 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 37 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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.
30 Snälltåget+
3633 Västtrafik
492 SJ 3000
490 SJ 3000
11002 Öresundstågen
1026 Öresundstågen
490 SJ 3000
492 SJ 3000
486 SJ 3000
488 SJ 3000
484 SJ 3000Trains from Helsingborg to Gothenburg run on average 50 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
There are 16 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 37m.
Distance 118 miles (190 km) |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 50 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Helsingborg to Gothenburg trains for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1058 Öresundstågen | 1:01 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h04 | 3:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
297 Skånetrafiken+ 488 SJ 3000+ 18 Västtrafik | 1:06 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 3h09 | 4:15 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 2 transfers | |
488 SJ 3000+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 1:06 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2h44 | 3:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1066 Öresundstågen | 2:01 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h04 | 4:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
488 SJ 3000 | 2:13 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1h37 | 3:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
297 Skånetrafiken+ 1074 Öresundstågen | 2:36 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2h29 | 5:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1074 Öresundstågen | 3:01 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h04 | 5:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
297 Skånetrafiken+ 1082 Öresundstågen | 3:36 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2h29 | 6:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1082 Öresundstågen | 4:01 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h04 | 6:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
297 Skånetrafiken+ 490 X 2000 | 4:06 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2h14 | 6:20 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
297 Skånetrafiken+ 1090 Öresundstågen | 4:36 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2h29 | 7:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
490 X 2000 | 4:43 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1h37 | 6:20 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1090 Öresundstågen | 5:01 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h04 | 7:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
452 SJ 3000+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 5:35 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2h15 | 7:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1098 Öresundstågen | 6:01 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h04 | 8:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
297 Skånetrafiken+ 1106 Öresundstågen | 6:05 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 3h00 | 9:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
452 SJ 3000 | 6:13 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1h37 | 7:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1106 Öresundstågen | 7:01 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h04 | 9:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
494 SJ 3000+ 297 Skånetrafiken | 7:05 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 2h45 | 9:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1114 Öresundstågen | 8:01 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h04 | 10:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
297 Skånetrafiken+ 1122 Öresundstågen | 8:05 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 3h00 | 11:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
494 SJ 3000 | 8:13 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1h37 | 9:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1122 Öresundstågen | 9:01 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h04 | 11:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
297 Skånetrafiken+ 1130 Öresundstågen | 9:05 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 3h00 | 12:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1130 Öresundstågen | 10:01 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h04 | 12:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
297 Skånetrafiken+ 1138 Öresundstågen | 10:05 PM Görarpsvägen Norra | 3h00 | 1:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1138 Öresundstågen | 11:01 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h04 | 1:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 1 | |||||
11002 Öresundstågen+ 13132 Västtrafik | 6:01 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h49 | 8:50 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
11002 Öresundstågen | 6:01 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h04 | 8:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
11002 Öresundstågen · 1010 Öresundstågen | 6:01 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3h04 | 9:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
11002 Öresundstågen+ 3034 Västtrafik | 6:01 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3h14 | 9:15 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1010 Öresundstågen+ 3036 Västtrafik | 7:01 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h44 | 9:45 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1010 Öresundstågen · 1018 Öresundstågen | 7:01 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3h04 | 10:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1010 Öresundstågen | 7:01 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h04 | 9:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1010 Öresundstågen+ 3038 Västtrafik | 7:01 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3h14 | 10:15 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
30 Snälltåget+ 3633 Västtrafik | 7:14 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h21 | 9:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1018 Öresundstågen+ 3040 Västtrafik | 8:01 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h44 | 10:45 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1018 Öresundstågen · 1026 Öresundstågen | 8:01 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3h04 | 11:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1018 Öresundstågen+ 13140 Västtrafik | 8:01 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h49 | 10:50 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1018 Öresundstågen | 8:01 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h04 | 10:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1026 Öresundstågen · 1034 Öresundstågen | 9:01 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3h04 | 12:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1026 Öresundstågen | 9:01 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h04 | 11:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1026 Öresundstågen+ 3044 Västtrafik | 9:01 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h44 | 11:45 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1026 Öresundstågen+ 3046 Västtrafik | 9:01 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3h14 | 12:15 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1034 Öresundstågen · 1042 Öresundstågen | 10:01 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3h04 | 1:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1034 Öresundstågen+ 13148 Västtrafik | 10:01 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h49 | 12:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1034 Öresundstågen+ 3048 Västtrafik | 10:01 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h44 | 12:45 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1034 Öresundstågen | 10:01 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h04 | 12:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
484 SJ 3000 | 10:13 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1h47 | 12:00 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1042 Öresundstågen+ 3052 Västtrafik | 11:01 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h44 | 1:45 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1042 Öresundstågen | 11:01 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h04 | 1:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1042 Öresundstågen · 1050 Öresundstågen | 11:01 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3h04 | 2:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1042 Öresundstågen+ 3054 Västtrafik | 11:01 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3h14 | 2:15 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1050 Öresundstågen+ 13156 Västtrafik | 12:01 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h49 | 2:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1050 Öresundstågen+ 3056 Västtrafik | 12:01 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h44 | 2:45 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1050 Öresundstågen · 1058 Öresundstågen | 12:01 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3h04 | 3:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1050 Öresundstågen | 12:01 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2h04 | 2:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
486 SJ 3000 | 12:13 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1h37 | 1:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Discover the best of Gothenburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Gothenburg trip today.
Major art museum with Nordic masters, international works, and strong modern collections. A top cultural stop at Götaplatsen.
One of the world's largest maritime museums, featuring historic ships and naval heritage on the waterfront. Great for families and history fans.
Science center with hands-on exhibits, rainforest environment, and educational displays. Popular with families and curious adults alike.
Elegant boulevard lined with museums, theater, and Poseidon fountain. The city's cultural heart and a classic first stop.
Historic main avenue with shops, architecture, and city energy from canal to square. Essential for walking and people-watching.
Vast park with walking paths, viewpoints, zoo area, and open spaces. A beloved local retreat with room to explore.
Classic West Coast open sandwich with cooked prawns, mayonnaise, egg and dill on bread. A signature seafood dish tied to Gothenburg’s harbor culture.
Fresh North Atlantic prawns, often served simply with lemon, mayonnaise and bread. Gothenburg is famous in Sweden for its high-quality shellfish.
Traditional herring prepared in pickled marinades, often with onion, potatoes and crispbread. A staple of Swedish coastal cooking and festive tables.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining focused on seasonal Nordic ingredients and refined tasting menus in a calm, polished setting.
Well-known seafood restaurant by the harbor, celebrated for shellfish platters and classic Swedish fish dishes in a stylish room.
Historic food hall venue popular for traditional Swedish seafood, especially räkmacka, in a lively market atmosphere.
Gothenburg is pricier than many European cities. Hotels, dining, and transit are moderate to high, though budget lunches and day passes help control costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave about 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Gothenburg Centralstation -> Brunnsparken, Gothenburg
The train connection between Helsingborg and Gothenburg 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, both of which offer comfortable seating and scenic views along the way. With frequent departures throughout the day, passengers can easily plan their trips while enjoying a smooth ride through Sweden's picturesque landscapes.
The train connection between Helsingborg and Gothenburg takes approximately 1 hour and 51 minutes. There are a total of 11 connections available each day, all of which are direct services. Passengers will depart from Helsingborg Centralstation and arrive at Göteborg Centralstation.
The first daily train from Helsingborg to Gothenburg departs at 05:14 AM, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the vibrant city of Gothenburg. The last train of the day leaves at 09:00 PM, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy their day before returning in the evening.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Helsingborg and Gothenburg is €17. The average ticket price tends to be around €31, providing travelers with a range of options depending on their booking preferences.
Welcome to Liseberg Amusement Park, a beloved gem in Gothenburg that first opened its gates in 1923. This vibrant park is significant not only for its thrilling rides and attractions but also as a cultural hub where visitors can enjoy concerts and festivals throughout the year. One of its unique features is the stunning gardens that bloom with seasonal flowers, providing a picturesque backdrop to your adventure.
Next on our journey is the Gothenburg Opera House, an architectural masterpiece inaugurated in 1994 that has since become a cornerstone of Sweden's performing arts scene. Its significance lies in hosting world-class opera performances, ballets, and musicals while fostering local talent through various outreach programs. The building itself boasts striking modern design elements combined with breathtaking views of the harbor—an experience you won't want to miss!
Finally, we arrive at Universeum Science Center—a fascinating destination dedicated to inspiring curiosity about science and nature among all ages. Opened in 2001, it plays an essential role by offering interactive exhibits ranging from space exploration to rainforest ecosystems; it's both educational and entertaining! What sets Universeum apart are its live animal displays featuring exotic species alongside hands-on experiments designed for young scientists eager to explore their surroundings.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Helsingborg to Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Helsingborg to Gothenburg trains use the Helsingborg Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Göteborg Grönsakstorget. Use this guide to compare Helsingborg and Gothenburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Helsingborg 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: Nelly's Food Etc., Kitchen & Table Helsingborg
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Helsingborg Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Helsingborg Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Helsingborg Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Helsingborg Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Helsingborg Centralstation: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Metropol Hotel, Elite Hotel Marina Plaza, Clarion Grand Hotel.
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.
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