The cheapest and fastest buses from Gothenburg to Stockholm
Cheapest price
€30
Average price
€36
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 36 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
397 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Gothenburg to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Stockholm will cost around €36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.
Of the 11 buses that leave Gothenburg for Stockholm on Thu, Dec 04, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 04 the direct buses cover the 397 km distance in an average of 6 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 25 m .
On Thu, Dec 04 the slowest buses will take 6 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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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 €17. 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 €17, and a flight costs an average of €82.
Distance: 397 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€45 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €178 Average price |
6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Gothenburg to Stockholm bus times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Stockholm buses for today, Wednesday, December 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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400 | 6:00 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 6h35 | 12:35 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
400 | 7:30 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 6h40 | 2:10 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 11h10 | 7:40 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Gothenburg, Korsvägen | 11h00 | 7:40 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 1 transfer | |
400 | 9:30 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 6h40 | 4:10 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
400 | 11:45 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 6h40 | 6:25 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
400 | 1:00 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 6h50 | 7:50 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Gothenburg to Stockholm
Buses from Gothenburg to Stockholm run on average 16 times per day, taking around 6h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €24 but you can travel from only €17 by train.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 397 km distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 397 km |
Average bus duration 6h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 5h 55m |
First bus 00:03 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss from Gothenburg to StockholmYou can travel by bus between Gothenburg to Stockholm with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss for as low as €17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Gothenburg to Stockholm
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Stockholm by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stockholm, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Gothenburg, Korsvägen, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Stockholm, Cityterminalen, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Gothenburg to Stockholm
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Nils (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Espresso House (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 16, 17, 18, 19, 50, 60 Trains: All regional and national s Trams: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Ritazza (in the station)
- Max Burgers (0.2 km)
- Vete-Katten (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 50, 53, 69 Metro: T-Centralen (all s) Train: Stockholm Central Station
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Cityterminalen (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Swedish Bites (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 50, 53, 57, 65 Metro: T-Centralen (all s) Train: Stockholm Central Station
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