The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg to Karlskrona
Cheapest price
€49
Average price
€69
Fastest journey
4 h 12 m
Average duration
4 h 18 m
Trains per day
60
Distance
279 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Karlskrona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Karlskrona will cost around €69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.
It's difficult to get from Gothenburg to Karlskrona without transferring at least once.
339 SJ+
8673 Krösatågen
339 SJ+
8669 Krösatågen
339 SJ+
8669 Krösatågen+
1 Blekingetrafiken
339 SJ+
8669 Krösatågen
481 SJ 3000+
1036 Öresundstågen+
1 Blekingetrafiken
343 SJ+
8673 Krösatågen
319 SJ+
8625 Krösatågen
327 SJ+
8641 Krösatågen
343 SJ+
8673 Krösatågen+
1 Blekingetrafiken
327 SJ+
8641 Krösatågen+
1 BlekingetrafikenTravel Information
Compare bus and train for Gothenburg to Karlskrona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Karlskrona 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 train which can get you there in 4h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, and a bus costs an average of €50.
Distance: 279 km
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€41 Average price Cheapest | €67 Average price |
5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Gothenburg to Karlskrona train times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Karlskrona trains for today, Monday, December 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20189 Öresundstågen+ 325 Kronobergs LT (smågods)+ 1901 Pågatåg+ 1004 Öresundstågen | 10:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 8h44 | 7:24 AM Karlskrona | 4 transfers | |
20189 Öresundstågen+ 325 Kronobergs LT (smågods)+ 1901 Pågatåg+ 1004 Öresundstågen | 10:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 8h32 | 7:12 AM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
| Tuesday, December 9 | |||||
319 SJ+ 8625 Krösatågen | 5:04 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h12 | 9:16 AM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
319 SJ+ 8633 Krösatågen | 5:04 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h12 | 11:16 AM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
319 SJ+ 8629 Krösatågen | 5:04 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h12 | 10:16 AM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
319 SJ+ 8637 Krösatågen | 5:04 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 7h12 | 12:16 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
319 SJ+ 8625 Krösatågen+ 1 Blekingetrafiken | 5:04 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h30 | 9:34 AM Karlskrona | 2 transfers | |
481 SJ 3000+ 1036 Öresundstågen+ 1 Blekingetrafiken | 5:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h00 | 11:24 AM Karlskrona | 2 transfers | |
481 SJ 3000+ 1032 Öresundstågen+ 8645 Krösatågen | 5:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 8h52 | 2:16 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
481 SJ 3000+ 1032 Öresundstågen+ 8637 Krösatågen | 5:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h52 | 12:16 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
481 SJ 3000+ 1036 Öresundstågen | 5:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h48 | 11:12 AM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
481 SJ 3000+ 1032 Öresundstågen+ 8641 Krösatågen | 5:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 7h52 | 1:16 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
3526 Västtrafik · 3428 Västtrafik · 7213 Västtrafik+ 523 X 2000 | 5:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h41 | 11:16 AM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 5 transfers | |
3526 Västtrafik · 3428 Västtrafik · 7213 Västtrafik+ 523 X 2000 | 5:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h59 | 11:34 AM Karlskrona | 6 transfers | |
1047 Öresundstågen · 1040 Öresundstågen+ 8649 Krösatågen | 5:40 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 9h36 | 3:16 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
1047 Öresundstågen · 1044 Öresundstågen | 5:40 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h32 | 12:12 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1047 Öresundstågen · 1044 Öresundstågen+ 1 Blekingetrafiken | 5:40 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h44 | 12:24 PM Karlskrona | 2 transfers | |
1047 Öresundstågen · 1040 Öresundstågen+ 8641 Krösatågen | 5:40 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 7h36 | 1:16 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
1047 Öresundstågen · 1040 Öresundstågen+ 8645 Krösatågen | 5:40 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 8h36 | 2:16 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
1055 Öresundstågen · 1052 Öresundstågen+ 1 Blekingetrafiken | 6:40 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h44 | 1:24 PM Karlskrona | 2 transfers | |
1055 Öresundstågen · 1052 Öresundstågen | 6:40 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h32 | 1:12 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
327 SJ+ 8649 Krösatågen | 9:04 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h12 | 3:16 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
327 SJ+ 8645 Krösatågen | 9:04 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h12 | 2:16 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
327 SJ+ 8653 Krösatågen | 9:04 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 7h12 | 4:16 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
327 SJ+ 8641 Krösatågen+ 1 Blekingetrafiken | 9:04 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h30 | 1:34 PM Karlskrona | 2 transfers | |
327 SJ+ 8641 Krösatågen | 9:04 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h12 | 1:16 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
489 SJ 3000+ 1064 Öresundstågen+ 8657 Krösatågen | 9:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 7h52 | 5:16 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
489 SJ 3000+ 1068 Öresundstågen+ 1 Blekingetrafiken | 9:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h00 | 3:24 PM Karlskrona | 2 transfers | |
489 SJ 3000+ 1064 Öresundstågen+ 8653 Krösatågen | 9:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h52 | 4:16 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
489 SJ 3000+ 1064 Öresundstågen+ 8661 Krösatågen | 9:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 8h52 | 6:16 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
489 SJ 3000+ 1068 Öresundstågen | 9:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h48 | 3:12 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1079 Öresundstågen · 1076 Öresundstågen | 9:40 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h32 | 4:12 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1079 Öresundstågen · 1076 Öresundstågen+ 1 Blekingetrafiken | 9:40 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h44 | 4:24 PM Karlskrona | 2 transfers | |
3446 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik+ 533 X 2000+ 1072 Öresundstågen | 10:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h04 | 4:34 PM Karlskrona | 5 transfers | |
3446 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik+ 533 X 2000+ 1072 Öresundstågen | 10:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h46 | 4:16 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
1087 Öresundstågen · 1084 Öresundstågen+ 1 Blekingetrafiken | 10:40 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h44 | 5:24 PM Karlskrona | 2 transfers | |
1087 Öresundstågen · 1084 Öresundstågen | 10:40 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h32 | 5:12 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
178 SJ+ 7237 Västtrafik+ 535 X 2000+ 1080 Öresundstågen | 11:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h47 | 5:16 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
178 SJ+ 7237 Västtrafik+ 535 X 2000+ 1080 Öresundstågen | 11:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h05 | 5:34 PM Karlskrona | 5 transfers | |
491 SJ 3000+ 1088 Öresundstågen+ 8665 Krösatågen | 12:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h52 | 7:16 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
491 SJ 3000+ 1092 Öresundstågen | 12:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h48 | 6:12 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
491 SJ 3000+ 1088 Öresundstågen+ 8673 Krösatågen | 12:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 8h52 | 9:16 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
491 SJ 3000+ 1092 Öresundstågen+ 1 Blekingetrafiken | 12:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h06 | 6:30 PM Karlskrona | 2 transfers | |
491 SJ 3000+ 1088 Öresundstågen+ 8669 Krösatågen | 12:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 7h52 | 8:16 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
180 SJ+ 7241 Västtrafik+ 537 X 2000+ 1088 Öresundstågen | 12:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h47 | 6:16 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
180 SJ+ 7241 Västtrafik+ 537 X 2000+ 1088 Öresundstågen | 12:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h01 | 6:30 PM Karlskrona | 5 transfers | |
1103 Öresundstågen · 1100 Öresundstågen+ 1 Blekingetrafiken | 12:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h50 | 7:30 PM Karlskrona | 2 transfers | |
1103 Öresundstågen · 1100 Öresundstågen | 12:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h32 | 7:12 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
20171 Öresundstågen+ 1693 Pågatåg · 514 Skånetrafiken · 1878 Pågatåg | 1:10 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h20 | 7:30 PM Karlskrona | 5 transfers | |
20171 Öresundstågen+ 1693 Pågatåg · 514 Skånetrafiken · 1878 Pågatåg | 1:10 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h02 | 7:12 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
1111 Öresundstågen · 1108 Öresundstågen | 1:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h32 | 8:12 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
20173 Öresundstågen+ 1695 Pågatåg · 514 Skånetrafiken · 1880 Pågatåg | 2:10 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h02 | 8:12 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
339 SJ+ 8673 Krösatågen | 3:04 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h12 | 9:16 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
339 SJ+ 8669 Krösatågen | 3:04 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h12 | 8:16 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
339 SJ+ 8669 Krösatågen+ 1 Blekingetrafiken | 3:04 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h26 | 8:30 PM Karlskrona | 2 transfers | |
339 SJ+ 8669 Krösatågen | 3:04 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h12 | 8:16 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
495 SJ 3000+ 1116 Öresundstågen | 3:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h53 | 9:12 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
343 SJ+ 8673 Krösatågen+ 1 Blekingetrafiken | 5:04 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h26 | 9:30 PM Karlskrona | 2 transfers | |
343 SJ+ 8673 Krösatågen | 5:04 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h12 | 9:16 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
439 X 2000+ 1132 Öresundstågen | 5:54 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h18 | 11:12 PM Karlskrona, Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Karlskrona
Trains from Gothenburg to Karlskrona run on average 29 times per day, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 279 km distance in 4h 12m.
Distance 279 km |
Average train duration 4h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 29 |
Fastest train 4h 12m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: SJ, Oresundstag, Västtrafik, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Gothenburg to Karlskrona trainsSJ, Oresundstag, Västtrafik, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Gothenburg and Karlskrona from €17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Gothenburg to Karlskrona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Karlskrona by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Karlskrona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Gothenburg, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Gothenburg Centralstation, Gothenburg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen and Gothenburg, Askim Stationsväg. When arriving in Karlskrona, you can end your journey in train stations like Karlskrona, Centralstation, Karlskrona, Kungsplan and Karlskrona, ABB Arena.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Gothenburg Centralstation, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Karlskrona, Centralstation, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Gothenburg to Karlskrona
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
- Burger King
- Espresso House
- Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill
- Franks gatukök
- Fruit & Berry
- Happy M Kitchen
- Le Croissant
- Lilla London
- Metropolitan
- Mr. Shou
- & many more
- All entrances to the station are accessible. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee. Personalized special assistance can be requested.
- Hotel Royal
- Hotel Pigalle
- ProfilHotels | Opera
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- Opposite the taxi station.
- Tram lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13
- Bus lines: 60327, 61327, Flygbussarna
- Train lines: 029, FLX, MTRX, SJ Regionaltåg, SJ SJ3000, SJ X2000, Tågab, Västtågen, Öresundståg
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Österleden.
- Restaurant Michelangelo
- Nivå Bar & Stekhus
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- SEK 10
- Clarion Collection Hotel Carlscrona
- First Hotel Statt
- Scandic Karlskrona
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to regional and long-distance destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance connections
- Parking is available near the station.
- Galgamarken Indian Food
- Outside the main entrance.
- Free of charge
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Line 3
- Taxi services available
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