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4.6Travel Information from Stockholm to Gothenburg
 Distance | 397 km |
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 Available travel modes | Train, coach or flight |
 Ticket price range | €11 - €80 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • €11 • 6 h 30 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • €80 • 1 h |
 Popular travel companies | Vy Bus4You, Ryanair or SJ |
Take a train, coach or flight to travel 397 km to Gothenburg from Stockholm. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are Vy Bus4You, Ryanair or SJ among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Stockholm to Gothenburg.
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The best way to travel from Stockholm to Gothenburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Stockholm to Gothenburg?
There are plenty of ways to travel from Stockholm to Gothenburg, putting Sweden's second-largest city within easy reach. It's an extremely well-travelled route, and options range from high-speed trains to buses and flights. Journey times vary, with flights taking around 55 minutes, the fastest trains taking 2 hours 57 minutes, and buses reaching Gothenburg in just over 6 hours 30 minutes. And whenever customers need to travel, there will be no shortage of departures to choose.
What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Stockholm to Gothenburg?
Unusually for long-distance intercity travel, trains from Stockholm to Gothenburg can often be cheaper than buses. Services from both MRT Express and SJ will tend to undercut bus prices, making them a very attractive transport option. Trains are also much quicker, regularly taking just under 3 hours. Services run daily, with two to three departures per hour, and they travel from central Stockholm to central Gothenburg. No changes are needed, and passengers can sit back, relax, and let the journey unfold.
What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Stockholm to Gothenburg?
If speed is the most important issue, trains may not be the best way to travel from Stockholm to Gothenburg. That's because flights are available from SAS, Norwegian, and Braathens Regional Airways, which take just 55 minutes. Flights leave from Bromma and Arlanda in Stockholm, providing flexible options for those in the capital. And they touch down at Landvetter, a 25-minute bus ride from central Gothenburg. Additionally, there's no lack of choices. With 18 to 21 direct weekday flights and eight to 10 on weekends, selecting a convenient departure time should always be possible.
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Travel from Stockholm to Gothenburg by Train
Taking the train is a popular way to head from the Swedish capital to Gothenburg. A couple of operators offer connections on the route, including the Swedish national carrier, SJ, and MRT Express, which specialises in the Gothenburg to Stockholm route. Both companies run trains from Stockholm's Central Station to Gothenburg Central Station, with no changes needed. This means that travellers can head straight to the centre of Gotheburg without worrying about transfers. And both carriers offer journey times of around three hours. There are departures every hour during the week, starting from early morning every day until its final departure in the evening. So finding convenient tickets won't be tough.
Travel from Stockholm to Gothenburg by Bus
Generally a less popular option than trains, it's definitely possible to take the bus to Gothenburg from Stockholm, and affordable fares are often available. Nettbuss runs services from Stockholm Terminalslingan to Gothenburg's Nils Ericson Terminalen, which is in the north of the city centre, not more than a 15 minutes' walk from most attractions. There are four to eight direct buses every day that don't require a change. Journey times are fairly long, at around 6 hours 30 minutes in most cases. However, there are plenty of Sunday services, which may be handy for some travellers.
Travel from Stockholm to Gothenburg by Plane
Flying is the fastest option for anyone who needs to travel to Gothenburg from Stockholm, with flights usually taking 55 minutes. Carriers include major airlines like Norwegian and SAS, as well as the regional airline Braathens, and passengers can choose to fly from either Stockholm Arlanda or Bromma airports. Prices vary depending on which airline travellers choose, and travellers are spoilt for choice. Expect 18 to 21 flights per day during the week and eight to 10 on Saturdays and Sundays. All arrive at Landsvetter, about 10 miles east of Gothenburg. From there, buses take 20 minutes to run into town, so total journey times can exceed 2 hours when transfers are accounted for.
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Travel to Gothenburg 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 Stockholm to Gothenburg.
There are 3 travel options between Stockholm and Gothenburg. You can take a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Stockholm to Gothenburg is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €11 compared to other travel options to Gothenburg:
A coach is €68 less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Gothenburg costing on average €80.
Taking a coach costs €3 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €14.
The fastest way to get to Gothenburg from Stockholm is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h.
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 6 h 30 min of travel time.
Train takes on average 3 h 1 min.
The Stockholm to Gothenburg distance is approximately 397 km.
The average frequency per day from Stockholm to Gothenburg is:
- Around 21 coaches per day.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- 26 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Gothenburg from 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 when travelling from Stockholm to Gothenburg:
- Most travellers take a coach from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Gothenburg, Korsvägen.
- Most travellers who buy a plane ticket from Stockholm to Gothenburg depart from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Göteborg-Landvetter Airport.
- Most travellers take a train from Stockholm Central Station to Gothenburg Centralstation.
The following travel companies offer services from Stockholm to Gothenburg:
- Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY) or Vy Buss can get you to Gothenburg by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with FlixBus from Stockholm to Gothenburg for €11 on Omio.
- Ryanair, SAS, regional jet, CityJet or Tasman Australia Airlines can take you to Gothenburg by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for regional jet from Stockholm to Gothenburg for €68.
- Travel with SJ, VR Snabbtåg, FlixTrain, Västtrafik, MTRX or Swedish Railways (SJ) for trains to Gothenburg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for VR Snabbtåg Stockholm to Gothenburg tickets on Omio for €14.
Yes, there are direct routes from Stockholm to Gothenburg with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct coach to Gothenburg with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Norwegian Railways (VY) or Vy Buss with 16 direct coaches per day.
- You can check for a direct flight to Gothenburg with SAS with 4 direct flights per day.
- You can check for a direct train to Gothenburg with SJ, VR Snabbtåg, FlixTrain, MTRX or Swedish Railways (SJ) with 24 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Gothenburg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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