How to travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm

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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 €85.

Distance: 397 km

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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.

  • SJ170 SJ
    8:36 AM5h08
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    1:44 PMStockholm Central Station
    261One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • VR2012 VR Snabbtåg
    5:32 AM3h25
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    8:57 AMStockholm Central Station
    201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Sas AirwaysSK158
    1:15 PM1h00
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    2:15 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    1561One-way
    0 transfers

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  • SJ174 SJ
    10:36 AM5h08
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    3:44 PMStockholm Central Station
    261One-way
    0 transfers
  • SJ422 X 2000
    6:17 AM3h31
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    9:48 AMStockholm Central Station
    261One-way
    0 transfers
  • SJ172 SJ
    9:36 AM5h08
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    2:44 PMStockholm Central Station
    321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Vy Bus4You400
    9:00 AM6h40
    Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    3:40 PMStockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)
    341One-way
    0 transfers
  • Vy Bus4You500
    7:30 AM6h25
    Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    1:55 PMStockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)
    341One-way
    0 transfers
  • Vy Bus4You400
    10:30 AM6h30
    Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    5:00 PMStockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)
    361One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK168
    5:15 PM1h00
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    6:15 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    1561One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK162
    4:10 PM1h00
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    5:10 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    1561One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK166
    7:25 PM1h00
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    8:25 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    1561One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Gothenburg and Stockholm including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm is a train with an average price of €17.

This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Stockholm:

A train is €0.36 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Stockholm costing on average €17.

A train is €67 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Stockholm costing on average €85.

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 18m.

Bus takes on average 6h 25m.

The Gothenburg to Stockholm distance is approximately 397 km.
The average frequency per day from Gothenburg to Stockholm is:
  • Around 36 trains per day.
  • Around 21 buses per day.
  • Around 12 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg and Stockholm as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gothenburg to Stockholm:
  • Flights mostly depart from Göteborg-Landvetter Airport and arrive in Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Stockholm Central Station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gothenburg to Stockholm, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SJ, VR, FlixTrain, Tågab, Snälltåget, Västtrafik, Malartag, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Stockholm by train.
  • Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss, Norwegian Railways (VY) to go to Stockholm by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Sas Airways, braathens regional aviation, regional jet, Cityjet to go to Stockholm by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Gothenburg to Stockholm with the following travel companies:
  • 24 direct trains per day with SJ, VR, FlixTrain, Tågab, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ).
  • 10 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss, Norwegian Railways (VY).
  • 5 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Sas Airways, braathens regional aviation, regional jet, Cityjet.
Omio customers who travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Oslo, Malmö, Berlin, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stockholm and these popular destinations at a great price.
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