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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 $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. 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 $21, and a flight costs an average of $106.
Distance: 246 miles (397 km)
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$36 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $674 Average price |
4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Gothenburg to Stockholm by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 168 SJ7:36 AM5h08Gothenburg Centralstation12:44 PMStockholm Central Station$431One-way0 transfers
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- 168 SJ7:36 AM5h08Gothenburg Centralstation12:44 PMStockholm Central Station$431One-way0 transfers
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SK1609:10 AM1h00Göteborg-Landvetter Airport10:10 AMStockholm Arlanda Airport$3171One-way0 transfers
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2028 VR Snabbtåg8:32 AM3h26Gothenburg Centralstation11:58 AMStockholm Central Station$631One-way0 transfers- 170 SJ · 514 X 20008:36 AM3h56Gothenburg Centralstation12:32 PMStockholm Central Station$661One-way1 transfer
- 172 SJ9:36 AM5h08Gothenburg Centralstation2:44 PMStockholm Central Station$691One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 AM6h30Gothenburg, Korsvägen3:00 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen$611One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:20 AM6h40Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen3:00 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen$611One-way0 transfers
5008:45 AM6h20Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen3:05 PMStockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)$631One-way0 transfers
- SK1407:00 AM1h05Göteborg-Landvetter Airport8:05 AMStockholm Arlanda Airport$2021One-way0 transfers
- SK1429:45 AM1h15Göteborg-Landvetter Airport11:00 AMStockholm Arlanda Airport$3171One-way0 transfers
- SK1581:25 PM1h00Göteborg-Landvetter Airport2:25 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$3171One-way0 transfers
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Stockholm:
A train is $0.45 (€0.36) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Stockholm costing on average $22 (€17).
A train is $84 (€67) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Stockholm costing on average $106 (€85).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 18m.
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 36 trains per day.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 12 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.
- 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, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen).
- Travel with SJ, VR, FlixTrain, Tågab, Snälltåget, Västtrafik, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Stockholm by train.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss, Norwegian Railways (VY) to go to Stockholm by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Sas Airways, braathens regional aviation, regional jet, Cityjet to go to Stockholm by flight.
- 24 direct trains per day with SJ, VR, FlixTrain, Tågab, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ).
- 10 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss, Norwegian Railways (VY).
- 5 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Sas Airways, braathens regional aviation, regional jet, Cityjet.
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