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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gothenburg to Stockholm

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $130.

Distance: 246 miles (397 km)

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$44

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$49

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$558

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5h 3m

Average total duration

4h 33m

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5h 40m

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4h 17m

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1h 17m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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SJ

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm is a train with an average price of $44 (€36).

This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Stockholm:

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Stockholm costing on average $49 (€39).

A train is $514 (€416) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Stockholm costing on average $558 (€452).

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 33m.

Bus takes on average 5h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Gothenburg and Stockholm including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Gothenburg to Stockholm among Omio's users.

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from Gothenburg to Stockholm

How to get from Gothenburg to Stockholm by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:30 PM7h35
    Gothenburg, Korsvägen
    10:05 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen
    $491One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:30 PM7h35
    Gothenburg, Korsvägen
    10:05 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen
    $491One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Sas AirwaysSK2142
    9:15 PM1h00
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    10:15 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    $1801One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • VR2052 VR Snabbtåg
    8:32 PM3h28
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    12:00 AMStockholm Central Station
    $571One-way
    0 transfers
  • VR2012 VR Snabbtåg
    5:32 AM3h25
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    8:57 AMStockholm Central Station
    $671One-way
    0 transfers
  • SJ400 X 2000
    5:11 AM3h56
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    9:07 AMStockholm Central Station
    $681One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:20 PM7h45
    Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    10:05 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:10 PM6h15
    Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    11:25 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen
    $561One-way
    0 transfers
  • Vy Bus4You400
    10:55 PM6h25
    Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    5:20 AMStockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)
    $571One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK158
    1:15 PM1h00
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    2:15 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    $2821One-way
    0 transfers
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2318 · SN2297
    6:20 PM4h50
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    11:10 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    $3601One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2324 · SN2291
    7:00 AM5h05
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    12:05 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    $3601One-way
    1 transfer

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How to travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm?

It is quick and easy to travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm, with dozens of direct flights, trains, and bus services operating every day of the week, all throughout the year. The average journey time is around 4 hours, although the fastest direct flights only take around 1 hour.

What is the cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm?

Buses are generally the cheapest way to get from Gothenburg to Stockholm, although sometimes trains can be just as cheap if you get a good deal. The cheapest bus services are all direct, so there's no need to transfer or change buses along the way. Bus services are operated by Vy bus4you and FlixBus regularly throughout the day, totaling up to 30 departures a day and taking, on average, between 6 and 7 hours to reach Stockholm. Buses leave from Nils Ericsson Terminalen or Korsvagen in Gothenburg, and arrive into Stockholm's Cityterminalen, Terminalslingan, or Lilijeholmen T-bana bus stations.

What is the fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm?

Even taking transfer and check-in time into account, flights are by far the fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm. Direct flights have an average duration of 1 hour and 5 minutes, and they are operated by three different Scandinavian airlines: Braathens Regional Aviation, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), and Norwegian, which together operate at least 10 direct flights a day. All flights depart from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT) and the two arrival airports in Stockholm are Stockholm Bromma (BMA) and Stockholm Arlanda (AR) airports.

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How to Travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm by Train

Direct daily trains from Gothenburg to Stockholm are operated by SJ and MTRX. All services depart from the Gothenburg central station and arrive at the Stockholm central station, running regularly throughout the day between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., with the greatest concentration of departures between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Services from both operators have an average journey time of just over 3 hours. Stockholm central station is located right in the city center in Vasaplan, walking distance to Gamla Stan and well connected by public transport.

How to Travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm by Bus

Multiple daily bus routes from Gothenburg to Stockholm are operated by two companies, FlixBus and Vy bus4you. All services depart from Gothenburg Nils Ericsson Terminalen, and the Vy bus4you services arrive into Stockholm's Terminalsingan, while some FlixBus services also arrive into Stockholm Cityterminalen and Lilejeholmen T-bana, a bit further out of town but well connected by bus and train to the city center. All services are direct, with no transfers required, and the typical journey duration is around 6 hours and 30 minutes.

How to get from Gothenburg to Stockholm

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm, 91,74% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Gothenburg to Stockholm and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm

Travel to Stockholm easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gothenburg to Stockholm.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Gothenburg and Stockholm including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm is a train with an average price of $44 (€36).

This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Stockholm:

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Stockholm costing on average $49 (€39).

A train is $514 (€416) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Stockholm costing on average $558 (€452).

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 33m.

Bus takes on average 5h 40m.

The distance from Gothenburg to Stockholm is approximately 246 miles (397 km).
The average frequency per day from Gothenburg to Stockholm is:
  • Around 43 trains per day.
  • Around 27 buses per day.
  • Around 15 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg and Stockholm as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gothenburg to Stockholm:
  • Flights mostly depart from Göteborg-Landvetter Airport and arrive in Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Stockholm Central Station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Stockholm, Västerbroplan.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gothenburg to Stockholm, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss to go to Stockholm by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Sas Airways, braathens regional aviation, regional jet, Cityjet to go to Stockholm by flight.
  • Travel with SJ, VR, FlixTrain, Tågab, Snälltåget, Västtrafik, Malartag, VR Snabbtåg to go to Stockholm by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Gothenburg to Stockholm with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss.
  • 5 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Sas Airways, braathens regional aviation, regional jet, Cityjet.
  • 25 direct trains per day with SJ, VR, FlixTrain, Tågab, Snälltåget, VR Snabbtåg.
Omio customers who travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Oslo, Malmö, Berlin, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stockholm and these popular destinations at a great price.
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