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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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€41 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price | €178 Average price |
4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Gothenburg to Stockholm by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm?
You can travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm by bus, train, or plane. All three travel modes are direct with services available seven days a week. Bus journeys take between six and seven hours, going by train takes from three hours, while direct flight times are just one hour.
What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Gothenberg to Stockholm?
The cheapest way to get to Stockholm from Gothenburg is by coach with direct routes offered by NettBuss and Flixbus. Timetables vary slightly, but generally, the first departure is in the early morning with a least a further dozen coaches throughout the day until late evening. Journeys range from six to seven hours. Departures are from either the Korsvagen Bus Stop or the Nils Ericson Terminalen. Journeys finish at Cityterminalen adjacent to Stockholm Central Station.
What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm?
Flying is the fastest way of travelling from Gothenburg to Stockholm. There are up to two dozen direct departures a day with a flight time of just one hour. Journeys should be planned to include time for security checks. Departures start in the early morning and continue until mid-evening. Direct flights are offered by SAS, Norwegian, and Braathens Regional Airways. Longer connecting flights are also available with overall journey times of up to 15 or more hours. Departures are from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) with arrivals at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN).
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Travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm by Bus
Daily direct buses to Stockholm from Gothenburg are operated by Flixbus and NettBuss and take between six and seven hours. Departures are spread throughout the day from early morning until late evening. Buses depart from either the Nils Ericson Terminalen or the Korsvagen Bus Stop. Routes terminate at Stockholm's Cityterminalen. This is part of Stockholm Central Railway Station and 20 minutes' walk from the attractions of the Old Town. There are also taxis, local buses, and Metro trains. Station facilities include left luggage storage, waiting areas, toilets, tourist information, shops, and restaurants. For those with limited mobility, there is step-free access to all areas.
Travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm by Train
The direct train journey to Stockholm from Gothenburg takes between three and five hours on routes operated by SJ Trains and MTRX. Departures start in the early hours of the morning with between one and four trains an hour until mid-evening. Services are slightly reduced at the weekend. Departures are from Gothenburg Central Station with routes terminating at Stockholm Central Station. The station is within walking distance of city attractions and linked to local buses and Metro trains. This large station has facilities that include step-free access, accessible toilets, taxi ranks, luggage storage, passenger lounges, and refreshments.
Travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm by Plane
There are between one and two dozen direct flights a day from Gothenburg to Stockholm. These are operated by SAS, Norwegian, and Braathens Regional Airways. There are departures from early morning until late evening with flight times of around one hour. Planes take off from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) and land at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). This is located 25 miles north of the city and linked by taxis and dedicated airport buses or trains. Facilities at the airport include car rental desks, ATMs, WiFi, toilets and showers, play areas, shops, cafes, and restaurants. All areas including toilets are wheelchair accessible.
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FAQs: Travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm
Travel to Stockholm easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gothenburg to Stockholm.
There are 3 travel options to Stockholm from Gothenburg. You can take a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Gothenburg to Stockholm is by taking a train with average ticket prices of €14 compared to other travel options to Stockholm:
Taking a train costs €1 less than taking a coach, which costs on average €15 for the same trip.
A train is €66 less than a flight with an average ticket price of €80 from Gothenburg to Stockholm.
The fastest way from Gothenburg to Stockholm is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.
There are alternative travel options to Stockholm that take longer:
Getting to Stockholm by coach takes 6 h 25 min on average.
Getting to Stockholm by train takes 3 h 2 min on average.
Stockholm is approximately 397 km away from Gothenburg.
The average frequency per day from Gothenburg to Stockholm is:
- Around 21 coaches per day.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 26 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Gothenburg to Stockholm as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Gothenburg to Stockholm:
- Coaches mostly depart from Gothenburg, Korsvägen and arrive in Stockholm, Cityterminalen.
- Flights mostly depart from Göteborg-Landvetter Airport and arrive in Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
- Trains from Gothenburg to Stockholm most often leave from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Stockholm Central Station.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Gothenburg to Stockholm:
- You can take a coach from Gothenburg to Stockholm with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss or Norwegian Railways (VY). Cheap tickets can be found for €15 with FlixBus from Gothenburg to Stockholm.
- You can travel by plane from Gothenburg to Stockholm with Ryanair, SAS, Tasman Australia Airlines, regional jet or CityJet, and you can find SAS Gothenburg to Stockholm tickets for €80 on Omio.
- You can go to Stockholm from Gothenburg by train with SJ, VR Snabbtåg, FlixTrain, Snälltåget, MTRX or Swedish Railways (SJ). You'll see cheap train tickets for €14 with VR Snabbtåg from Gothenburg to Stockholm on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Gothenburg to Stockholm with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss or Norwegian Railways (VY) with 16 direct coaches per day.
- Direct flight available with SAS 4 direct flights per day.
- Direct train available with SJ, VR Snabbtåg, FlixTrain, MTRX or Swedish Railways (SJ) 25 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Stockholm as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Gothenburg to Stockholm.
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