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Compare bus and train for Gothenburg to Jönköping
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Jönköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Gothenburg to Jönköping
Compare the available ways to get from Gothenburg to Jönköping, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Jönköping:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Jönköping costing on average $20 (€17).
Other travel options to Jönköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $31 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€13). The journey takes 2h 13m versus 1h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Gothenburg to Jönköping
How to get from Gothenburg to Jönköping by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Jönköping is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4006:15 AM2h05Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen8:20 AMJönköping, Resecentrum$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4006:15 AM2h05Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen8:20 AMJönköping, Resecentrum$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus5:10 PM1h55Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen7:05 PMJönköping, Resecentrum$201One-way0 transfers
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3536 Västtrafik · 3440 Västtrafik · 7225 Västtrafik9:16 AM2h44Gothenburg Centralstation12:00 PMJönköping Centralstation$241One-way2 transfers- 3548 Västtrafik · 3452 Västtrafik · 7237 Västtrafik12:16 PM2h44Gothenburg Centralstation3:00 PMJönköping Centralstation$241One-way2 transfers
- 3568 Västtrafik · 3472 Västtrafik · 7257 Västtrafik5:16 PM2h44Gothenburg Centralstation8:00 PMJönköping Centralstation$241One-way2 transfers
- 4002:15 PM2h20Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen4:35 PMJönköping, Resecentrum$161One-way0 transfers
- 40010:00 AM2h05Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen12:05 PMJönköping, Resecentrum$181One-way0 transfers
- 4005:15 PM2h20Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen7:35 PMJönköping, Resecentrum$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Jönköping:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Jönköping costing on average $20 (€17).
Other travel options to Jönköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
- Around 36 trains per day.
- Around 31 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg and Jönköping as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Jönköping Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Jönköping, Resecentrum.
- Travel with SJ, Västtrafik, VR, JLT, Oresundstag to go to Jönköping by train.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Express Sweden to go to Jönköping by bus.
- 31 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Express Sweden.
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