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Gothenburg Museum of Art
Major art museum with Nordic masters, international works, and strong modern collections. A top cultural stop at Götaplatsen.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€44
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€57
Fastest journey on Sep 19
4 h 51 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
5 h 12 m
Trains on Sep 19
17
Distance
279 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlskrona to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlskrona to Gothenburg will cost around €57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €44.
It's difficult to get from Karlskrona to Gothenburg without transferring at least once.
6802 Öresundståg · 1077 Öresundståg+
488 SJ
6802 Öresundståg · 1077 Öresundståg+
1 Blekingetrafiken+
488 SJ
332 SJ+
97 Krösatågen
332 SJ+
1 Blekingetrafiken+
97 Krösatågen
332 SJ+
1 Blekingetrafiken+
97 Krösatågen+
100 Västtrafik
332 SJ+
97 Krösatågen+
100 Västtrafik
328 SJ+
97 Krösatågen+
100 Västtrafik
332 SJ+
1 Blekingetrafiken+
97 Krösatågen+
100 Västtrafik
6802 Öresundståg · 1077 Öresundståg+
488 SJ
332 SJ+
97 KrösatågenOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlskrona to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €23, while a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€23 Average price Cheapest | €58 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €35. The journey takes 4h 56m versus 4h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Karlskrona to Gothenburg trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1117 Öresundståg · 1114 Öresundståg | 3:48 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 6h17 | 10:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
5 Blekingetrafiken · 600 Blekingetrafiken+ 1114 Öresundståg+ 1231 Skånetrafiken | 3:52 PM Karlskrona | 6h13 | 10:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
600 Blekingetrafiken+ 1114 Öresundståg+ 1975 Skånetrafiken · 1231 Skånetrafiken | 4:00 PM Karlskrona | 6h05 | 10:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
2 Blekingetrafiken+ 1125 Öresundståg · 1122 Öresundståg | 4:35 PM Karlskrona | 6h30 | 11:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
2 Blekingetrafiken+ 1125 Öresundståg+ 494 SJ | 4:35 PM Karlskrona | 5h45 | 10:20 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
1125 Öresundståg · 1122 Öresundståg | 4:48 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 6h17 | 11:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1125 Öresundståg+ 494 SJ | 4:48 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 5h32 | 10:20 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2 Blekingetrafiken · 600 Blekingetrafiken+ 1122 Öresundståg+ 1233 Skånetrafiken | 4:55 PM Karlskrona | 6h10 | 11:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
600 Blekingetrafiken+ 1122 Öresundståg+ 1977 Skånetrafiken · 1233 Skånetrafiken | 5:05 PM Karlskrona | 6h00 | 11:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
5 Blekingetrafiken+ 1133 Öresundståg · 1130 Öresundståg | 5:34 PM Karlskrona | 6h31 | 12:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
1133 Öresundståg · 1130 Öresundståg | 5:48 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 6h17 | 12:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1 Blekingetrafiken+ 1141 Öresundståg+ 496 SJ | 6:23 PM Karlskrona | 6h02 | 12:25 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
1 Blekingetrafiken+ 1141 Öresundståg · 1138 Öresundståg | 6:23 PM Karlskrona | 6h42 | 1:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
1141 Öresundståg+ 496 SJ | 6:48 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 5h37 | 12:25 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1141 Öresundståg · 1138 Öresundståg | 6:48 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 6h17 | 1:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1 Blekingetrafiken+ 1149 Öresundståg · 1146 Öresundståg · 20154 Öresundståg | 7:26 PM Karlskrona | 12h21 | 7:47 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
1149 Öresundståg · 1146 Öresundståg · 20154 Öresundståg · 6804 Öresundståg | 7:48 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 11h59 | 7:47 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
1 Blekingetrafiken+ 1165 Öresundståg · 1010 Öresundståg | 9:28 PM Karlskrona | 11h37 | 9:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
1 Blekingetrafiken+ 1165 Öresundståg · 11002 Öresundståg+ 3030 Västtrafik | 9:28 PM Karlskrona | 10h47 | 8:15 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
1165 Öresundståg · 1010 Öresundståg | 9:48 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 11h17 | 9:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1165 Öresundståg · 11002 Öresundståg+ 3030 Västtrafik+ 511 Skånetrafiken | 9:48 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 10h27 | 8:15 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
6802 Öresundståg · 1037 Öresundståg · 1034 Öresundståg | 5:24 AM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 6h41 | 12:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
484 SJ+ 6802 Öresundståg+ 1 Blekingetrafiken+ 1045 Öresundståg | 6:00 AM Karlskrona | 6h00 | 12:00 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
484 SJ+ 6802 Öresundståg · 1045 Öresundståg | 6:24 AM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 5h36 | 12:00 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
328 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik+ 1 Blekingetrafiken+ 97 Krösatågen | 6:36 AM Karlskrona | 5h29 | 12:05 PM Gothenburg | 3 transfers | |
328 SJ+ 1 Blekingetrafiken+ 97 Krösatågen | 6:36 AM Karlskrona | 6h04 | 12:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
328 SJ+ 97 Krösatågen | 7:05 AM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 5h35 | 12:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
328 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik+ 97 Krösatågen | 7:05 AM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 5h00 | 12:05 PM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
332 SJ+ 97 Krösatågen+ 1 Blekingetrafiken | 8:46 AM Karlskrona | 5h54 | 2:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
332 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik+ 97 Krösatågen+ 1 Blekingetrafiken | 8:46 AM Karlskrona | 5h19 | 2:05 PM Gothenburg | 3 transfers | |
6802 Öresundståg · 1069 Öresundståg · 1066 Öresundståg+ 1 Blekingetrafiken | 9:06 AM Karlskrona | 6h59 | 4:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
332 SJ+ 97 Krösatågen | 9:14 AM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 5h26 | 2:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
332 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik+ 97 Krösatågen | 9:14 AM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 4h51 | 2:05 PM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
6802 Öresundståg · 1069 Öresundståg · 1066 Öresundståg | 9:24 AM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 6h41 | 4:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
6802 Öresundståg · 1077 Öresundståg+ 488 SJ+ 1 Blekingetrafiken | 10:03 AM Karlskrona | 5h47 | 3:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
6802 Öresundståg · 1077 Öresundståg · 1074 Öresundståg+ 1 Blekingetrafiken | 10:03 AM Karlskrona | 7h02 | 5:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
6802 Öresundståg · 1077 Öresundståg+ 488 SJ | 10:24 AM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 5h26 | 3:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
6802 Öresundståg · 1077 Öresundståg · 1074 Öresundståg | 10:24 AM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 6h41 | 5:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Karlskrona to Gothenburg run on average 60 times per day, taking around 4h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 173 miles (279 km) distance in 3h 52m.
Distance 173 miles (279 km) |
Average train duration 4h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 60 |
Fastest train 3h 52m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlskrona 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 Karlskrona to Gothenburg trains use the Karlskrona, Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Mölndal Nedre station. Use this guide to compare Karlskrona and Gothenburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Karlskrona, 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, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Michelangelo, Nivå Bar & Stekhus
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Karlskrona, Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Karlskrona, Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlskrona, Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlskrona, Centralstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlskrona, Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Clarion Collection Hotel Carlscrona, First Hotel Statt, Scandic Karlskrona.
Bergåsa tågstation is 2 km from Karlskrona city centre. Public transport options include:
Bergåsa tågstation has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Galgamarken Indian Food
Available at Bergåsa tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bergåsa tågstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bergåsa tågstation.
Karlskrona, Kungsplan has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlskrona, Kungsplan.
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.
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