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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stockholm to Gothenburg Centralstation
Cheapest price
$67
Average price
$154
Fastest journey
3 h 28 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
397 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockholm 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 to Gothenburg Centralstation will cost around $154 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
Of the 14 trains that leave Stockholm for Gothenburg Centralstation on Thu, Aug 27, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 27 the direct trains cover the 397 km distance in an average of 3 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 28 m .
On Thu, Aug 27 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.
419 SJ5:13 AM3h34Stockholm Central Station8:47 AMGothenburg Centralstation$671One-way0 transfers
2019 VR5:52 AM3h43Stockholm Central Station9:35 AMGothenburg Centralstation$921One-way0 transfers- 421 SJ6:04 AM3h43Stockholm Central Station9:47 AMGothenburg Centralstation$1021One-way0 transfers
- 2021 VR6:51 AM3h44Stockholm Central Station10:35 AMGothenburg Centralstation$1301One-way0 transfers
- 2027 VR9:58 AM3h37Stockholm Central Station1:35 PMGothenburg Centralstation$1391One-way0 transfers
- 423 SJ7:19 AM3h28Stockholm Central Station10:47 AMGothenburg Centralstation$1701One-way0 transfers
- 435 SJ1:18 PM3h29Stockholm Central Station4:47 PMGothenburg Centralstation$1861One-way0 transfers
- 425 SJ8:17 AM3h30Stockholm Central Station11:47 AMGothenburg Centralstation$2371One-way0 transfers
- 431 SJ11:17 AM3h30Stockholm Central Station2:47 PMGothenburg Centralstation$1701One-way0 transfers
- 429 SJ10:17 AM3h30Stockholm Central Station1:47 PMGothenburg Centralstation$1861One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Stockholm to Gothenburg Centralstation
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Gothenburg Centralstation among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $76.
Distance: 246 miles (397 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$71 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $1549 Average price | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 54m 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 to Gothenburg Centralstation:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Gothenburg Centralstation costing on average $71 (€57).
A bus is $1489 (€1198) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Gothenburg Centralstation costing on average $1549 (€1246).
Other travel options to Gothenburg Centralstation take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 18m.
Bus takes on average 6h 42m.
The journey is about 36m faster (4h 18m by train vs 4h 54m by car) and roughly $30 (€24) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($71 (€57) vs $100 (€81)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Stockholm to Gothenburg Centralstation train times
The table below shows live departures for Stockholm to Gothenburg Centralstation trains for today, Wednesday, August 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175 SJ | 1:14 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5h16 | 6:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 435 SJ | 1:18 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h29 | 4:47 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2035 VR | 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 | |
| 437 SJ | 2:16 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h31 | 5:47 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
177 SJ+ 137 Mälartåg | 2:52 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4h38 | 7:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 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 | |
| 439 SJ | 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 | |
| 2009 VR | 3:48 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h47 | 7:35 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 179 SJ+139 Mälartåg | 3:52 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4h38 | 8:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| 2011 VR | 4:59 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h36 | 8:35 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 | |
| 2003 VR | 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 | |
| 445 SJ | 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 | |
| 447 SJ | 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 | |
| 2047 VR | 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 | |
| 449 SJ | 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+ 7202 Västtrafik · 3425 Västtrafik | 9:50 PM Stockholm Central Station | 9h40 | 7:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, August 27 | |||||
| 419 SJ | 5:13 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h34 | 8:47 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2019 VR | 5:52 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h43 | 9:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 421 SJ | 6:04 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h43 | 9:47 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2021 VR | 6:51 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h44 | 10:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 423 SJ | 7:19 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h28 | 10:47 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 425 SJ | 8:17 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h30 | 11:47 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 427 SJ | 9:15 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h32 | 12:47 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2027 VR | 9:58 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h37 | 1:35 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 429 SJ | 10:17 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h30 | 1:47 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 431 SJ | 11:17 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h30 | 2:47 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2031 VR | 11:51 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3h44 | 3:35 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 433 SJ | 12:17 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3h30 | 3:47 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stockholm to Gothenburg Centralstation
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Trains from Stockholm to Gothenburg Centralstation run on average 26 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 23 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:08, the last at 20:17. The fastest train covers the 246 miles (397 km) distance in 3h 23m.
Distance 246 miles (397 km) |
Average train duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€3) |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 23 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 3:08 AM |
Last train 8:17 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: SJ, VR, Tågab, Västtrafik, Snälltåget from Stockholm to Gothenburg Centralstation trainsSJ, VR, Tågab, Västtrafik, Snälltåget trains will get you between Stockholm and Gothenburg Centralstation from $3 (€3). 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 to Gothenburg Centralstation
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockholm 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 to Gothenburg Centralstation
Most Stockholm to Gothenburg Centralstation trains use the Stockholm Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Stockholm 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 Stockholm, Kungsträdgården from Stockholm city centre
Stockholm, Kungsträdgården train station facilities and services
Stockholm, Kungsträdgården has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several cafes and kiosks inside the station.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs are located near the ticket office.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stockholm, Kungsträdgården.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stockholm, Kungsträdgården: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm, Kungsträdgården: Station equipped with elevators and ramps.
Getting to Stockholm Södra from Stockholm city centre
Stockholm Södra is 2 km from Stockholm city centre. Public transport options include:
Stockholm Södra train station facilities and services
Stockholm Södra has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pelikan, Kvarnen
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stockholm Södra. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Stockholm Södra. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stockholm Södra: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stockholm Södra: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Södra: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rival, Clarion Hotel Stockholm, Hilton Stockholm Slussen.
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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