How to travel from Stockholm to Gothenburg

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Travel Information to Gothenburg from Stockholm

distanceDistance246 miles (397 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$13 - $88
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $13 (€11) • 6 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $88 (€80) • 1 h
carriersPopular travel companiesVy Bus4You, Ryanair or SJ

Travel 246 miles (397 km) by train, bus or flight to Gothenburg from Stockholm. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Vy Bus4You, Ryanair or SJ among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Stockholm to Gothenburg.

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from Stockholm to Gothenburg

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

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

FlixBusFlixBus
03:05PM6h30
Stockholm, Cityterminalen
09:35PMGothenburg
$521One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
SL40 Pendeltåg · 754 SL+Malartag60153 Mälartåg+SJ155 SJ
11:24PM8h36
Stockholm Central Station
08:00AMGothenburg Centralstation
$491One-way
3 transfers
Fastest
SASsk161
02:35PM1h00
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
03:35PMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
$1391One-way
0 transfers
Other options
SJ449 X 2000
07:32PM4h09
Stockholm Central Station
11:41PMGothenburg Centralstation
$581One-way
0 transfers
SJ447 X 2000
06:32PM4h09
Stockholm Central Station
10:41PMGothenburg Centralstation
$631One-way
0 transfers
SJ443 X 2000
04:02PM4h39
Stockholm Central Station
08:41PMGothenburg Centralstation
$751One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:05PM6h40
Stockholm, Cityterminalen
09:45PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
$521One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:50PM7h55
Stockholm, Cityterminalen
08:45PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
$501One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:50PM7h45
Stockholm, Cityterminalen
08:35PMGothenburg
$511One-way
1 transfer
SASsk165
05:55PM1h00
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
06:55PMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
$1391One-way
0 transfers

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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

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€36

6:15 h

2 Weeks Ahead

trains

€45

3:16 h

1 Month Ahead

flight

€50

0:55 h

2 Weeks Ahead



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

Cheapest way to travel from Stockholm to Gothenburg


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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


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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


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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.


How to get from Stockholm to Gothenburg

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Stockholm to Gothenburg, 93,87% 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 Stockholm to Gothenburg 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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SJ is a Swedish train company that offers a wide range of services to its passengers. It operates high-speed trains, regional trains, and night trains, all of which are comfortable and reliable. The high-speed trains, X2000, are the fastest way to travel between cities, while the regional trains, Pågatåg, are perfect for shorter trips. The night trains, SJ Nattåg, offer a comfortable way to travel overnight. SJ offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and SJ Prio tickets, which offer discounts for frequent travelers. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a café car. The most popular routes for SJ are between Stockholm and Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö, and Stockholm and Uppsala.

Travel information from Stockholm to Gothenburg with SJ:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 1 min
  • Cheapest Price: $21

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Stockholm to Gothenburg travel information with FlixBus:

  • Average Duration: 6 h 55 min
  • Cheapest Price: $14
  • FlixBus frequency: 3 a day

Ryanair is one of the biggest and most popular low-cost airlines in Europe, headquartered in Ireland. Hopping on a travel and flying to popular European destinations quickly and affordably is made easy with Ryanair. This budget airline is known for operating direct travel to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. A Ryanair travel ticket to Gothenburg from Stockholm includes allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for cabin baggage and checked baggage.

Stockholm to Gothenburg travel information with Ryanair:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: $85

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