The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg to Vadstena
- Cheapest price on Nov 15
- €42
- Average ticket price on Nov 15
- €44
- Fastest journey on Nov 15
- 4 h 43 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 15
- 5 h 3 m
- Trains on Nov 15
- 3
- Distance
- 191 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Vadstena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Vadstena will cost around €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €42.
On Sun, Nov 15, we found 3 trains from Gothenburg to Vadstena, including 3 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 15 the direct trains cover the 191 km distance in an average of 5 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 43 m .
On Sun, Nov 15 the slowest trains will take 5 h 43 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.

6:36 AM 5h43 Gothenburg 12:19 PM Vadstena €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
4:36 PM 4h43 Gothenburg 9:19 PM Vadstena €45 1 One-way 0 transfers
3:36 PM 4h43 Gothenburg 8:19 PM Vadstena €46 1 One-way 0 transfers

4:36 PM 4h43 Gothenburg 9:19 PM Vadstena €45 1 One-way 0 transfers
3:36 PM 4h43 Gothenburg 8:19 PM Vadstena €46 1 One-way 0 transfers
6:36 AM 5h43 Gothenburg 12:19 PM Vadstena €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Vadstena
Take a train from Gothenburg to Vadstena and enjoy the approximately 191 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 04:34, the last at 23:35.
Distance 191 km |
First train 4:34 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
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Live departures
Gothenburg to Vadstena train times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Vadstena trains for today, Saturday, November 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13442 Västtrafik · 7225 Västtrafik+ 18840 Östgötatrafiken · 612 Östgötatrafiken | 8:45 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h35 | 3:20 PM Vadstena | 5 transfers | |
13442 Västtrafik · 7225 Västtrafik+ 18840 Östgötatrafiken+ 27616 Jönköpings länstrafik | 8:45 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h42 | 3:27 PM Vadstena | 5 transfers | |
13442 Västtrafik · 7225 Västtrafik+ 8739 Östgötatrafiken · 18840 Östgötatrafiken | 8:45 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h34 | 3:19 PM Vadstena | 5 transfers | |
172 SJ Regional+ 60172 SJ Ersättningsbuss+ 8169 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 612 Östgötatrafiken | 9:14 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen | 5h06 | 2:20 PM Vadstena | 3 transfers | |
172 SJ Regional+ 60172 SJ Ersättningsbuss+ 612 Östgötatrafiken+ 8169 Tåg i Bergslagen | 9:14 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen | 5h13 | 2:27 PM Vadstena | 3 transfers | |
172 SJ Regional+ 60172 SJ Ersättningsbuss+ 8169 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 612 Östgötatrafiken | 9:14 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen | 5h05 | 2:19 PM Vadstena | 3 transfers | |
430 SJ Snabbtåg+ 12127 Mälartåg+ 8739 Östgötatrafiken · 612 Östgötatrafiken | 9:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h01 | 3:20 PM Vadstena | 3 transfers | |
430 SJ Snabbtåg+ 612 Östgötatrafiken · 8739 Östgötatrafiken+ 12127 Mälartåg | 9:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h08 | 3:27 PM Vadstena | 3 transfers | |
430 SJ Snabbtåg+ 12127 Mälartåg+ 612 Östgötatrafiken · 8739 Östgötatrafiken | 9:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h00 | 3:19 PM Vadstena | 3 transfers | |
174 SJ Regional+ 8171 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 60174 SJ Ersättningsbuss+ 661 Östgötatrafiken | 10:14 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen | 5h53 | 4:07 PM Vadstena | 3 transfers | |
174 SJ Regional+ 60174 SJ Ersättningsbuss+ 8171 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 661 Östgötatrafiken | 10:14 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen | 5h52 | 4:06 PM Vadstena | 3 transfers | |
174 SJ Regional+ 661 Östgötatrafiken+ 8171 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 60174 SJ Ersättningsbuss | 10:14 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen | 5h59 | 4:13 PM Vadstena | 3 transfers | |
434 SJ Snabbtåg+ 8747 Östgötatrafiken+ 12135 Mälartåg+ 612 Östgötatrafiken | 11:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h01 | 5:20 PM Vadstena | 3 transfers | |
434 SJ Snabbtåg+ 8747 Östgötatrafiken+ 12135 Mälartåg+ 612 Östgötatrafiken | 11:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h00 | 5:19 PM Vadstena | 3 transfers | |
434 SJ Snabbtåg+ 12135 Mälartåg+ 8747 Östgötatrafiken · 612 Östgötatrafiken | 11:19 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h08 | 5:27 PM Vadstena | 3 transfers | |
32 Västtrafik · 13448 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik+ 538 SJ Snabbtåg | 11:20 AM Gothenburg | 6h07 | 5:27 PM Vadstena | 5 transfers | |
32 Västtrafik · 13448 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik+ 27620 Jönköpings länstrafik | 11:20 AM Gothenburg | 6h07 | 5:27 PM Vadstena | 6 transfers | |
32 Västtrafik · 13448 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik+ 8747 Östgötatrafiken | 11:20 AM Gothenburg | 6h00 | 5:20 PM Vadstena | 6 transfers | |
32 Västtrafik · 13448 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik+ 538 SJ Snabbtåg | 11:20 AM Gothenburg | 5h59 | 5:19 PM Vadstena | 5 transfers | |
32 Västtrafik · 13448 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik+ 18848 Östgötatrafiken | 11:20 AM Gothenburg | 5h59 | 5:19 PM Vadstena | 6 transfers | |
32 Västtrafik · 13448 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik+ 538 SJ Snabbtåg | 11:20 AM Gothenburg | 6h00 | 5:20 PM Vadstena | 5 transfers | |
| Sunday, November 15 | |||||
![]() | 6:36 AM Gothenburg | 5h43 | 12:19 PM Vadstena | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Trains from Gothenburg to Vadstena
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