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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stockholm Central Station to Gothenburg Centralstation
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
396 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockholm Central Station to Gothenburg Centralstation is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockholm Central Station to Gothenburg Centralstation will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 35 trains that leave Stockholm Central Station for Gothenburg Centralstation on Mon, Aug 24, 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct trains cover the 396 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest trains will take 3 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.
451 X 20009:22 PM3h25Stockholm Central Station12:47 AMGothenburg Centralstation$221One-way0 transfers- 177 SJ2:14 PM5h16Stockholm Central Station7:30 PMGothenburg Centralstation$271One-way0 transfers
- 183 SJ5:14 PM5h16Stockholm Central Station10:30 PMGothenburg Centralstation$271One-way0 transfers
- 179 SJ3:14 PM5h16Stockholm Central Station8:30 PMGothenburg Centralstation$271One-way0 transfers
- 447 X 20007:16 PM3h31Stockholm Central Station10:47 PMGothenburg Centralstation$271One-way0 transfers
- 451 X 20009:22 PM3h25Stockholm Central Station12:47 AMGothenburg Centralstation$221One-way0 transfers
- 449 X 20008:22 PM3h25Stockholm Central Station11:47 PMGothenburg Centralstation$271One-way0 transfers
- 423 X 20007:19 AM3h28Stockholm Central Station10:47 AMGothenburg Centralstation$1021One-way0 transfers
- 435 X 20001:18 PM3h29Stockholm Central Station4:47 PMGothenburg Centralstation$411One-way0 transfers
- 433 X 200012:17 PM3h30Stockholm Central Station3:47 PMGothenburg Centralstation$411One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Stockholm Central Station to Gothenburg Centralstation
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm Central Station to Gothenburg Centralstation among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $104.
Distance: 246 miles (396 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $206 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm Central Station to Gothenburg Centralstation:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm Central Station to Gothenburg Centralstation costing on average $53 (€42).
A bus is $159 (€128) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm Central Station to Gothenburg Centralstation costing on average $206 (€165).
Other travel options to Gothenburg Centralstation take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
The journey is about 16m faster (4h 34m by train vs 4h 50m by car) and roughly $51 (€41) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($53 (€42) vs $104 (€83)). 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 SJ, VR, Tågab, FlixTrain, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ), Tågab.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Stockholm Central Station to Gothenburg Centralstation train times
The table below shows live departures for Stockholm Central Station to Gothenburg Centralstation trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 419 SJ 3000 | 5:13 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h34 | 8:47 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
 2019 VR Snabbtåg | 5:52 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h43 | 9:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 421 X 2000 | 6:04 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h43 | 9:47 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2021 VR Snabbtåg | 6:51 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h44 | 10:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 163 SJ | 7:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5h16 | 12:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 423 X 2000 | 7:19 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h28 | 10:47 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 165 SJ | 8:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5h16 | 1:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 425 X 2000 | 8:17 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h30 | 11:47 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 167 SJ | 9:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5h16 | 2:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 427 X 2000 | 9:15 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h32 | 12:47 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2027 VR Snabbtåg | 9:58 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h37 | 1:35 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 169 SJ | 10:14 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5h16 | 3:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 429 X 2000 | 10:17 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h30 | 1:47 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 431 X 2000 | 11:17 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h30 | 2:47 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2031 VR Snabbtåg | 11:51 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h44 | 3:35 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 433 X 2000 | 12:17 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h30 | 3:47 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 175 SJ | 1:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5h16 | 6:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 435 X 2000 | 1:18 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h29 | 4:47 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2035 VR Snabbtåg | 1:58 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h37 | 5:35 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 177 SJ | 2:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5h16 | 7:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 437 X 2000 | 2:16 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h31 | 5:47 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 179 SJ | 3:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5h16 | 8:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 439 X 2000 | 3:17 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h30 | 6:47 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2009 VR Snabbtåg | 3:48 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h47 | 7:35 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 441 X 2000 | 4:08 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h39 | 7:47 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2011 VR Snabbtåg | 4:59 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h36 | 8:35 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 443 X 2000 | 5:10 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h37 | 8:47 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 183 SJ | 5:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5h16 | 10:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2003 VR Snabbtåg | 5:51 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h44 | 9:35 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 445 X 2000 | 6:16 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h31 | 9:47 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 447 X 2000 | 7:16 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h31 | 10:47 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2047 VR Snabbtåg | 8:01 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h34 | 11:35 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 449 X 2000 | 8:22 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h25 | 11:47 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 451 X 2000 | 9:22 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h25 | 12:47 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 SJ+ 3425 Västtrafik · 7202 Västtrafik | 11:17 PM Stockholm Central Station | 8h13 | 7:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stockholm Central Station to Gothenburg Centralstation
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Trains from Stockholm Central Station to Gothenburg Centralstation run on average 28 times per day, taking around 4h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 24 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:08, the last at 21:17. The fastest train covers the 246 miles (396 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 246 miles (396 km) |
Average train duration 4h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€18) |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 24 |
Fastest train 3h 25m |
First train 3:08 AM |
Last train 9:17 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: SJ, VR, Tågab, Västtrafik, FlixTrain, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Stockholm Central Station to Gothenburg Centralstation trainsSJ, VR, Tågab, Västtrafik, FlixTrain, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Stockholm Central Station and Gothenburg Centralstation from $23 (€18). 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 Stockholm Central Station to Gothenburg Centralstation
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockholm Central Station to Gothenburg Centralstation 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 Centralstation, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stockholm Central Station to Gothenburg Centralstation
Most Stockholm Central Station to Gothenburg Centralstation trains use the Stockholm Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Stockholm Central Station and Gothenburg Centralstation train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Stockholm Centralstation from Stockholm city centre
Stockholm Centralstation train station facilities and services
Stockholm Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffe Ritazza, Blueberry Tunnelgången, Espresso House, Holy Monkey, Icha Icha, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Sushi Yama, O'Learys, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations inside the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Centralstation: Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Freys Hotel, Nordic Light Hotel, Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel.
Getting to Göteborg Centralstation from Gothenburg city centre
Göteborg Centralstation 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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are 6 ATM machines located in the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30. Information desks are opposite the taxi station. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Royal, Hotel Pigalle, ProfilHotels | Opera.
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