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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gothenburg to Uppsala
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Uppsala among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. 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 $27, and a flight costs an average of $105.
Distance: 251 miles (405 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$49 Average price Cheapest | $279 Average price | $56 Average price |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Uppsala:
A train is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Uppsala costing on average $56 (€46).
A train is $229 (€188) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Uppsala costing on average $279 (€229).
Other travel options to Uppsala take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 43m.
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom Gothenburg to Uppsala
How to get from Gothenburg to Uppsala by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Uppsala is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
60164 SJ · 164 SJ+
804 UL5:14 AM6h11Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen11:25 AMUppsala Central Station$521One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
60164 SJ · 164 SJ+
804 UL5:14 AM6h11Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen11:25 AMUppsala Central Station$521One-way2 transfers
Fastest
SK16811:20 PM1h00Göteborg-Landvetter Airport12:20 AMStockholm Arlanda Airport$1251One-way0 transfers
Other options
60164 SJ · 164 SJ+
1 UL · 804 UL5:14 AM6h28Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen11:42 AMUppsala Djäknegatan$521One-way3 transfers
60164 SJ · 164 SJ+
928 Mälartåg5:14 AM6h35Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen11:49 AMUppsala Central Station$591One-way2 transfers
60164 SJ · 164 SJ+
826 Mälartåg5:14 AM7h01Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen12:15 PMUppsala Central Station$591One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM8h40Gothenburg, Korsvägen5:10 PMUppsala, Business Park$821One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM8h45Gothenburg, Korsvägen5:15 PMUppsala, Stationsgatan$821One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 AM8h50Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen5:10 PMUppsala, Business Park$821One-way1 transfer
SK1588:30 PM1h15Göteborg-Landvetter Airport9:45 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$1931One-way0 transfers
SK1507:00 AM1h05Göteborg-Landvetter Airport8:05 AMStockholm Arlanda Airport$4481One-way0 transfers
LH819 · LH8107:00 PM5h15Göteborg-Landvetter Airport12:15 AMStockholm Arlanda Airport$6181One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Uppsala:
A train is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Uppsala costing on average $56 (€46).
A train is $229 (€188) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Uppsala costing on average $279 (€229).
Other travel options to Uppsala take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 43m.
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
- Around 36 trains per day.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 14 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg and Uppsala 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 Uppsala Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Lilla Bommen and arrive in Uppsala Djäknegatan.
- Travel with Ryanair, Sas Airways, regional jet, braathens regional aviation to go to Uppsala by flight.
- Travel with SJ, VR, Västtrafik, Tågab, FlixTrain, VR Snabbtåg to go to Uppsala by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Uppsala by bus.
- 5 direct flights per day with Sas Airways, regional jet, braathens regional aviation.
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