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Compare bus, train, and flight for Stockholm to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. 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 $24, and a flight costs an average of $132.
Distance: 246 miles (397 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $322 Average price |
4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
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 Stockholm to Gothenburg:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm to Gothenburg costing on average $45 (€37).
A train is $280 (€230) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Gothenburg costing on average $322 (€265).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
Travel optionsfrom Stockholm to Gothenburg
How to get from Stockholm to Gothenburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockholm to Gothenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4005:40 PM6h50Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)12:30 AMGöteborg, Åkareplatsen$491One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4005:40 PM6h50Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)12:30 AMGöteborg, Åkareplatsen$491One-way0 transfers
Fastest
SK1719:55 PM1h00Stockholm Arlanda Airport10:55 PMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport$3031One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 447 X 2000+
32 Västtrafik · 3489 Västtrafik7:08 PM4h36Stockholm Central Station11:44 PMGöteborg, Åkareplatsen$531One-way2 transfers - 447 X 2000+
5 SL+32 Västtrafik · 3489 Västtrafik6:32 PM5h12Stockholm, Västerbroplan11:44 PMGöteborg, Åkareplatsen$581One-way3 transfers - 421 X 2000 · 159 SJ · 60159 SJ6:06 AM4h38Stockholm Central Station10:44 AMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$661One-way2 transfers
FlixBus7:30 AM6h15Stockholm, Cityterminalen1:45 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$571One-way0 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 PM6h45Stockholm, Cityterminalen8:35 PMGothenburg, Korsvägen$631One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 PM6h55Stockholm, Cityterminalen8:45 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$651One-way1 transfer
- SK21518:10 AM1h15Stockholm Arlanda Airport9:25 AMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport$2381One-way0 transfers
SN2298 · SN23176:30 AM11h05Stockholm Arlanda Airport5:35 PMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport$3501One-way1 transfer- SN2294 · SN23195:35 PM5h05Stockholm Arlanda Airport10:40 PMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport$4701One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Stockholm to Gothenburg
The journey from Stockholm to Gothenburg is popular with travelers for both business and leisure. Traveling from Stockholm to Gothenburg is easy to do by trains, buses, or flights. The fastest way is by taking a flight or train, while taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Stockholm to Gothenburg. Key departure points in Stockholm include Stockholm central train station, Stockholm Cityterminalen bus station, and Stockholm's Arlanda and Bromma airports.
Trains from Stockholm to Gothenburg | Flights from Stockholm to Gothenburg | Return trips from Gothenburg to Stockholm
Stockholm to Gothenburg Travel Comparison
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€36 |
6:15 h |
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€45 |
3:16 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Stockholm to Gothenburg?
Cheapest way to travel from Stockholm to Gothenburg
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Stockholm to Gothenburg; however, trains are only €9 more expensive on average and are around 3 hours faster than taking the bus. There are usually 14 buses traveling from Stockholm to Gothenburg per day. Swebus operates 5 buses which depart from Stockholm's Cityterminalen bus station and take from 7-7½ hours to arrive at Göteborg Nils Ericsson Terminalen. FlixBus operates 3 or 4 buses which depart from Stockholm's Terminalslingan bus station and take between 6 and 7 hours to arrive at Göteborg Nils Ericsson Terminalen. Vy bus4you Express also usually offers 6 Stockholm to Gothenburg buses per day.
Fastest way to travel from Stockholm to Gothenburg
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Stockholm to Gothenburg. Flights depart from either Stockholm's Bromma or Arlanda airport and arrive at Gothenburg Landvetter airport after an hour of flight time. However, when travel time to and from Stockholm and Gothenburg's airports is taken into consideration, taking a flight takes approximately 3½ hours which is actually comperable to the train. Airlines that travel directly from Stockholm to Gothenburg include SAS, Norwegian Air, and Tasman Cargo Airlines.
Most popular way to travel from Stockholm to Gothenburg
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Stockholm to Gothenburg. Taking the train is approximately 3 hours faster than taking the bus. There are usually 16-17 trains that travel from Stockholm to Gothenburg every day, with the first train departing Stockholm centralstation at 6:00 a.m. All trains arrive at Göteborg centralstation. All trains traveling from Stockholm to Gothenburg are operated by SJ and MTRX.
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm to Gothenburg:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm to Gothenburg costing on average $45 (€37).
A train is $280 (€230) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Gothenburg costing on average $322 (€265).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
- Around 45 trains per day.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 14 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockholm and Gothenburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Stockholm Arlanda Airport and arrive in Göteborg-Landvetter Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Stockholm Central Station and arrive in Gothenburg Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Stockholm, Västerbroplan and arrive in Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen.
- Travel with Ryanair, Sas Airways, regional jet, braathens regional aviation, Cityjet to go to Gothenburg by flight.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss to go to Gothenburg by bus.
- Travel with SJ, VR, Tågab, FlixTrain, Västtrafik, Snälltåget, Malartag to go to Gothenburg by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Sas Airways, regional jet, braathens regional aviation, Cityjet.
- 10 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss.
- 24 direct trains per day with SJ, VR, Tågab, FlixTrain.
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