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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.
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Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$58
Fastest journey
3h 2m
Average duration
7h 13m
Trains per day
7
Distance
108 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Växjö to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $33.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Växjö to Gothenburg:
A train is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Växjö to Gothenburg costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with SJ.
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 Växjö to Gothenburg trains for today, Sunday, July 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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385 SJ · 494 SJ 3000+ 17618 Krösatåg | 5:38 PM Växjö Centralstation | 4h12 | 9:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
348 SJ+ 4 Kronobergs LT (smågods) | 6:32 PM Växjö, Örnvägen | 3h38 | 10:10 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
348 SJ | 7:08 PM Växjö Centralstation | 3h02 | 10:10 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1153 Öresundstågen · 1146 Öresundstågen · 20150 Öresundstågen+ 4 Kronobergs LT (smågods) | 8:32 PM Växjö, Örnvägen | 9h33 | 6:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
1153 Öresundstågen · 1146 Öresundstågen · 20150 Öresundstågen | 9:05 PM Växjö Centralstation | 9h00 | 6:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
1025 Öresundstågen+ 482 X 2000+ 4 Kronobergs LT (smågods) | 9:32 PM Växjö, Örnvägen | 11h48 | 9:20 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
547 X 2000+ 1154 Öresundstågen · 20154 Öresundstågen+ 145 Kronobergs LT (smågods) | 9:50 PM Växjö Centralstation | 9h15 | 7:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
| Monday, July 20 | |||||
4 Kronobergs LT (smågods)+ 324 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik | 6:57 AM Växjö, Örnvägen | 3h33 | 10:30 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 transfers | |
4 Kronobergs LT (smågods)+ 324 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik · 754 Västtrafik | 6:57 AM Växjö, Örnvägen | 3h44 | 10:41 AM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 4 transfers | |
4 Kronobergs LT (smågods)+ 324 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik · 754 Västtrafik | 6:57 AM Växjö, Örnvägen | 3h44 | 10:41 AM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 4 transfers | |
324 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik · X4 Västtrafik | 7:23 AM Växjö Centralstation | 3h14 | 10:37 AM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
324 SJ | 7:23 AM Växjö Centralstation | 3h17 | 10:40 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
324 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik | 7:23 AM Växjö Centralstation | 3h07 | 10:30 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 1 transfer | |
4 Kronobergs LT (smågods)+ 1049 Öresundstågen+ 526 X 2000+ 7216 Västtrafik | 7:27 AM Växjö, Örnvägen | 5h31 | 12:58 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 5 transfers | |
1049 Öresundstågen+ 526 X 2000+ 7216 Västtrafik+ 10163 SJ | 8:09 AM Växjö Centralstation | 4h49 | 12:58 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 4 transfers | |
4 Kronobergs LT (smågods)+ 332 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik · X6 Västtrafik | 10:27 AM Växjö, Örnvägen | 3h53 | 2:20 PM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 4 transfers | |
4 Kronobergs LT (smågods)+ 332 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik · X4 Västtrafik | 10:27 AM Växjö, Örnvägen | 3h57 | 2:24 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 4 transfers | |
4 Kronobergs LT (smågods)+ 332 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik | 10:27 AM Växjö, Örnvägen | 3h43 | 2:10 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 transfers | |
332 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik | 11:08 AM Växjö Centralstation | 3h02 | 2:10 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 1 transfer | |
332 SJ | 11:08 AM Växjö Centralstation | 3h32 | 2:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
4 Kronobergs LT (smågods)+ 336 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik · 754 Västtrafik | 12:27 PM Växjö, Örnvägen | 4h17 | 4:44 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 4 transfers | |
4 Kronobergs LT (smågods)+ 336 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik | 12:27 PM Växjö, Örnvägen | 4h04 | 4:31 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 transfers | |
4 Kronobergs LT (smågods)+ 336 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik · 754 Västtrafik | 12:27 PM Växjö, Örnvägen | 4h17 | 4:44 PM Göteborg, Brunnsparken | 4 transfers | |
336 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik | 1:07 PM Växjö Centralstation | 3h24 | 4:31 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 1 transfer | |
336 SJ | 1:07 PM Växjö Centralstation | 3h33 | 4:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
4 Kronobergs LT (smågods)+ 1097 Öresundstågen+ 490 X 2000 | 1:27 PM Växjö, Örnvägen | 4h53 | 6:20 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
1097 Öresundstågen+ 490 X 2000 | 2:09 PM Växjö Centralstation | 4h11 | 6:20 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
4 Kronobergs LT (smågods)+ 10344 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik | 4:27 PM Växjö, Örnvägen | 3h46 | 8:13 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 transfers | |
10344 SJ | 5:08 PM Växjö Centralstation | 3h32 | 8:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
10344 SJ+ 100 Västtrafik | 5:08 PM Växjö Centralstation | 3h05 | 8:13 PM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 1 transfer | |
4 Kronobergs LT (smågods)+ 1129 Öresundstågen+ 546 X 2000+ 7256 Västtrafik | 5:27 PM Växjö, Örnvägen | 5h31 | 10:58 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 5 transfers | |
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Trains from Växjö to Gothenburg run on average 38 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 120 miles (194 km) distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 120 miles (194 km) |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Most Växjö to Gothenburg trains use the Växjö Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Göteborg Domkyrkan. Use this guide to compare Växjö and Gothenburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Växjö 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: Restaurant PM & Vänner, Kafé de Luxe
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Växjö Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Växjö Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Växjö Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Växjö Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Växjö Centralstation: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Elite Stadshotellet Växjö, PM & Vänner Hotel, Clarion Collection Hotel Cardinal.
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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