- Must visit
Universeum
A major science centre with indoor rainforest, aquarium, space and technology exhibits. Especially popular with families and one of the city’s best-known indoor attractions.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$96
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
286 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Katrineholm to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Katrineholm to Gothenburg will cost around $96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 39 trains that leave Katrineholm for Gothenburg on Fri, May 29, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 286 km distance in an average of 2 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 2 h 30 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.
780 Länstrafiken Sörmland+
2047 VR Snabbtåg · 62047 VR Snabbtåg
2047 VR Snabbtåg · 62047 VR Snabbtåg
780 Länstrafiken Sörmland+
449 X 2000
419 SJ 3000+
780 Länstrafiken Sörmland
419 SJ 3000
423 X 2000
433 X 2000
427 X 2000
425 X 2000
431 X 2000Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Katrineholm to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $106.
Distance: 177 miles (286 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $235 Average price | $53 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Katrineholm to Gothenburg:
A train is $25 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Katrineholm to Gothenburg costing on average $53 (€43).
A train is $206 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Katrineholm to Gothenburg costing on average $235 (€189).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 59m.
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
The journey is about 47m faster (2h 59m by train vs 3h 46m by car) and roughly $43 (€34) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($28 (€23) vs $71 (€57)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Tågab.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Katrineholm to Gothenburg trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
780 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 419 SJ 3000 | 5:37 AM Katrineholm | 3h05 | 8:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
419 SJ 3000 | 6:08 AM Katrineholm central station | 2h34 | 8:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
780 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 421 X 2000 | 6:36 AM Katrineholm | 3h06 | 9:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
421 X 2000 | 7:05 AM Katrineholm central station | 2h37 | 9:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
414 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 2021 VR Snabbtåg | 7:22 AM Katrineholm | 3h06 | 10:28 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
780 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 423 X 2000 | 7:37 AM Katrineholm | 3h05 | 10:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2021 VR Snabbtåg | 7:52 AM Katrineholm central station | 2h36 | 10:28 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
423 X 2000 | 8:13 AM Katrineholm central station | 2h29 | 10:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
780 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 425 X 2000 | 8:44 AM Katrineholm | 2h58 | 11:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
425 X 2000 | 9:13 AM Katrineholm central station | 2h29 | 11:42 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
427 X 2000 | 10:13 AM Katrineholm central station | 2h29 | 12:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
429 X 2000 | 11:09 AM Katrineholm central station | 2h33 | 1:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
431 X 2000 | 12:12 PM Katrineholm central station | 2h30 | 2:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
414 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 2031 VR Snabbtåg | 12:32 PM Katrineholm | 2h56 | 3:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
780 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 433 X 2000 | 12:37 PM Katrineholm | 3h05 | 3:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2031 VR Snabbtåg | 12:51 PM Katrineholm central station | 2h37 | 3:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
433 X 2000 | 1:13 PM Katrineholm central station | 2h29 | 3:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
435 X 2000 | 2:10 PM Katrineholm central station | 2h32 | 4:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
780 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 437 X 2000 | 2:38 PM Katrineholm | 3h04 | 5:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
437 X 2000 | 3:11 PM Katrineholm central station | 2h31 | 5:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
414 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 439 X 2000 | 3:42 PM Katrineholm | 3h00 | 6:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
439 X 2000 | 4:09 PM Katrineholm central station | 2h33 | 6:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
780 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 441 X 2000 | 4:39 PM Katrineholm | 3h03 | 7:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2009 VR Snabbtåg | 4:51 PM Katrineholm central station | 2h37 | 7:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
441 X 2000 | 5:05 PM Katrineholm central station | 2h37 | 7:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
414 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 443 X 2000 | 5:42 PM Katrineholm | 3h00 | 8:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
780 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 2003 VR Snabbtåg | 6:06 PM Katrineholm | 3h22 | 9:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
443 X 2000 | 6:07 PM Katrineholm central station | 2h35 | 8:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
780 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 445 X 2000 | 6:36 PM Katrineholm | 3h06 | 9:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2003 VR Snabbtåg | 6:48 PM Katrineholm central station | 2h40 | 9:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
445 X 2000 | 7:09 PM Katrineholm central station | 2h33 | 9:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
780 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 2047 VR Snabbtåg · 62047 VR Snabbtåg | 7:35 PM Katrineholm | 4h15 | 11:50 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 transfers | |
780 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 447 X 2000 | 7:35 PM Katrineholm | 4h20 | 11:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
447 X 2000 | 8:17 PM Katrineholm central station | 3h38 | 11:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
780 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 449 X 2000+ 3493 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik | 8:35 PM Katrineholm | 4h12 | 12:47 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 3 transfers | |
780 Länstrafiken Sörmland+ 449 X 2000 | 8:35 PM Katrineholm | 4h20 | 12:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2047 VR Snabbtåg · 62047 VR Snabbtåg | 8:47 PM Katrineholm central station | 3h03 | 11:50 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
449 X 2000 | 9:19 PM Katrineholm central station | 3h36 | 12:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
449 X 2000+ 3493 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik | 9:19 PM Katrineholm central station | 3h28 | 12:47 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Katrineholm to Gothenburg run on average 30 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:26, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 177 miles (286 km) distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 177 miles (286 km) |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 2:26 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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