The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg to Stockholm
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€56
Fastest journey
3 h 19 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
47
Distance
397 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 47 trains that leave Gothenburg for Stockholm on Tue, Nov 18, 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 18 the direct trains cover the 397 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 19 m .
On Tue, Nov 18 the slowest trains will take 3 h 26 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.
12080 VR Snabbtåg
12042 VR Snabbtåg
182 SJ
450 X 2000
12046 VR Snabbtåg
400 X 2000
440 X 2000
438 X 2000
428 X 2000
432 X 2000Travel Information
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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Live departures
Gothenburg to Stockholm train times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Stockholm trains for today, Monday, November 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
422 X 2000 | 5:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h33 | 8:52 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
12002 VR Snabbtåg | 5:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h33 | 8:57 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
424 X 2000 | 6:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h27 | 9:46 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
12004 VR Snabbtåg | 6:24 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h34 | 9:58 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
168 SJ | 6:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h15 | 11:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
426 X 2000 | 7:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h29 | 10:48 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
428 X 2000 | 8:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h25 | 11:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
172 SJ | 8:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h15 | 1:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
16 Västtrafik+ 430 X 2000 | 8:56 AM Gothenburg | 3h51 | 12:47 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
430 X 2000 | 9:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h28 | 12:47 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 SJ | 9:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h15 | 2:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
432 X 2000 | 10:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h26 | 1:45 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
12032 VR Snabbtåg | 10:25 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h28 | 1:53 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
16 Västtrafik+ 434 X 2000 | 10:56 AM Gothenburg | 3h54 | 2:50 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
16 Västtrafik+ 178 SJ+ 138 Mälartåg | 11:05 AM Gothenburg | 4h40 | 3:45 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
434 X 2000 | 11:18 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h32 | 2:50 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
436 X 2000 | 11:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h33 | 3:52 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 SJ+ 138 Mälartåg | 11:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h16 | 3:45 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
178 SJ | 11:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h15 | 4:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
12086 VR Snabbtåg | 12:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h30 | 3:49 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
180 SJ | 12:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h15 | 5:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
16 Västtrafik+ 438 X 2000 | 12:56 PM Gothenburg | 3h47 | 4:43 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
438 X 2000 | 1:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h24 | 4:43 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
182 SJ | 1:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h15 | 6:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
16 Västtrafik+ 184 SJ+ 144 Mälartåg | 2:06 PM Gothenburg | 4h41 | 6:47 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
16 Västtrafik+ 184 SJ+ 144 Mälartåg | 2:07 PM Gothenburg | 4h40 | 6:47 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
440 X 2000 | 2:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h24 | 5:43 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
184 SJ | 2:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h15 | 7:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
184 SJ+ 144 Mälartåg | 2:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h18 | 6:47 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
12042 VR Snabbtåg | 2:54 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h05 | 6:59 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
442 X 2000 | 3:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h31 | 6:50 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
186 SJ | 3:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h20 | 8:44 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
444 X 2000 | 4:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h29 | 7:48 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
16 Västtrafik+ 446 X 2000 | 4:57 PM Gothenburg | 3h51 | 8:48 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
16 Västtrafik+ 446 X 2000 | 4:58 PM Gothenburg | 3h50 | 8:48 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
446 X 2000 | 5:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h29 | 8:48 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
12046 VR Snabbtåg | 5:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h38 | 9:02 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
16 Västtrafik+ 448 SJ 3000 | 5:56 PM Gothenburg | 4h01 | 9:57 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
16 Västtrafik+ 448 SJ 3000 | 5:57 PM Gothenburg | 4h00 | 9:57 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
448 SJ 3000 | 6:19 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h38 | 9:57 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
450 X 2000 | 6:34 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h34 | 11:08 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
12080 VR Snabbtåg | 7:20 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h40 | 11:00 PM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, November 18 | |||||
420 X 2000 | 3:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h56 | 7:25 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
400 X 2000 | 4:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h19 | 7:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
12000 VR Snabbtåg | 4:25 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h28 | 7:53 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 SJ · 652 SJ | 4:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h19 | 8:48 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
164 SJ | 4:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h15 | 9:44 AM Stockholm Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Stockholm
Trains from Gothenburg to Stockholm run on average 28 times per day, taking around 4h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 if you book in advance.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 397 km distance in 3h 24m.
Distance 397 km |
Average train duration 4h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: SJ, VR, FlixTrain, Tågab, Snälltåget, Västtrafik, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Gothenburg to Stockholm trainsSJ, VR, FlixTrain, Tågab, Snälltåget, Västtrafik, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Gothenburg and Stockholm 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 Stockholm
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Stockholm 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 Stockholm, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Gothenburg Centralstation, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Stockholm Central Station, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Gothenburg to Stockholm
- 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
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- Luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
- Burger King
- Caffe Ritazza
- Blueberry Tunnelgången
- Espresso House
- Holy Monkey
- Icha Icha
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Sushi Yama
- O'Learys
- & many more
- Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
- Freys Hotel
- Nordic Light Hotel
- Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
- Metro lines: 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19
- Bus lines: 53, 54, 516, 812C, 813C, Flygbussarna
- Tram lines: 7
- Train lines: Dala Line, Northern Main Line, East Coast Line, SJ X2000, 40, 41, 42X, 43, 43X, 44, Arlanda Express, FLX
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Swedenborgsgatan.
- Pelikan
- Kvarnen
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- SEK 10
- Hotel Rival
- Clarion Hotel Stockholm
- Hilton Stockholm Slussen
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional and commuter destinations
- Metro: Line 13, Line 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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