The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg to Stockholm
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
3 h 19 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Trains per day
66
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Stockholm will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $37.
Of the 66 trains that leave Gothenburg for Stockholm every day 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 397 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 19 m .
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.
428 X 2000
62028 VR Snabbtåg · 2028 VR Snabbtåg
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428 X 2000+
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2050 VR Snabbtåg
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446 X 2000Travel Information
Compare train, coach 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 $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 $21, and a flight costs an average of $105.
Distance: 397 km
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$36 Average Price Cheapest | $43 Average Price | $571 Average Price |
4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m 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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Live departures
Gothenburg to Stockholm train times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Stockholm trains for today, Saturday, 21 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
430 X 2000 | 8:19 am Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h17 | 12:36 pm Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
430 X 2000+ 5 SL | 8:19 am Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h01 | 1:20 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 1 change | |
62032 VR Snabbtåg · 2032 VR Snabbtåg | 9:05 am Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 3h54 | 12:59 pm Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
18 Västtrafik · 100 Västtrafik+ 434 X 2000+ 5 SL | 9:51 am Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h29 | 3:20 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3 changes | |
18 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik · 13448 Västtrafik+ 434 X 2000 | 9:58 am Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h22 | 3:20 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 4 changes | |
62034 VR Snabbtåg · 2034 VR Snabbtåg | 10:05 am Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 3h53 | 1:58 pm Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
434 X 2000+ 5 SL | 10:19 am Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h01 | 3:20 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 1 change | |
434 X 2000 | 10:19 am Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h20 | 2:39 pm Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
32 Västtrafik · 13448 Västtrafik+ 434 X 2000 | 10:20 am Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 4h19 | 2:39 pm Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
32 Västtrafik · 13448 Västtrafik+ 434 X 2000+ 5 SL | 10:20 am Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 5h00 | 3:20 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3 changes | |
18 Västtrafik · 100 Västtrafik+ 436 X 2000+ 5 SL | 10:52 am Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h27 | 4:19 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3 changes | |
25 Västtrafik · 60 Västtrafik+ 436 X 2000+ 5 SL | 10:54 am Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h25 | 4:19 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3 changes | |
436 X 2000+ 5 SL | 11:19 am Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h00 | 4:19 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 1 change | |
436 X 2000 | 11:19 am Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h21 | 3:40 pm Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
18 Västtrafik · 100 Västtrafik+ 438 X 2000+ 5 SL | 11:52 am Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h28 | 5:20 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3 changes | |
25 Västtrafik · 60 Västtrafik+ 438 X 2000+ 5 SL | 11:54 am Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h26 | 5:20 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3 changes | |
62038 VR Snabbtåg · 2038 VR Snabbtåg | 12:05 pm Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 3h57 | 4:02 pm Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
100 Västtrafik+ 438 X 2000+ 5 SL | 12:09 pm Gothenburg | 5h11 | 5:20 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
438 X 2000+ 5 SL | 12:19 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h01 | 5:20 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 1 change | |
438 X 2000 | 12:19 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h21 | 4:40 pm Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
18 Västtrafik · 100 Västtrafik+ 440 X 2000+ 5 SL | 12:52 pm Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h27 | 6:19 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3 changes | |
25 Västtrafik · 60 Västtrafik+ 440 X 2000+ 5 SL | 12:54 pm Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h25 | 6:19 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3 changes | |
100 Västtrafik+ 440 X 2000+ 5 SL | 1:09 pm Gothenburg | 5h10 | 6:19 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
440 X 2000 | 1:19 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h22 | 5:41 pm Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
440 X 2000+ 5 SL | 1:19 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h00 | 6:19 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 1 change | |
18 Västtrafik · 100 Västtrafik+ 442 X 2000+ 5 SL | 1:52 pm Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h27 | 7:19 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3 changes | |
25 Västtrafik · 60 Västtrafik+ 442 X 2000+ 5 SL | 1:54 pm Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h25 | 7:19 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3 changes | |
100 Västtrafik+ 442 X 2000+ 5 SL | 2:09 pm Gothenburg | 5h10 | 7:19 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
442 X 2000 | 2:19 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h20 | 6:39 pm Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
442 X 2000+ 5 SL | 2:19 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h00 | 7:19 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 1 change | |
62044 VR Snabbtåg · 2044 VR Snabbtåg | 3:05 pm Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 4h02 | 7:07 pm Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
25 Västtrafik · 60 Västtrafik+ 446 X 2000+ 5 SL | 3:54 pm Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h23 | 9:17 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3 changes | |
100 Västtrafik+ 446 X 2000+ 5 SL | 4:09 pm Gothenburg | 5h08 | 9:17 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
446 X 2000+ 5 SL | 4:19 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h58 | 9:17 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 1 change | |
446 X 2000 | 4:19 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h24 | 8:43 pm Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
62050 VR Snabbtåg · 2050 VR Snabbtåg | 6:05 pm Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 3h52 | 9:57 pm Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
11159 Öresundstågen · 1177 Öresundstågen+ 344 SJ | 7:55 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 12h50 | 8:45 am Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
11159 Öresundstågen · 1165 Öresundstågen+ 344 SJ | 7:55 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 12h50 | 8:45 am Stockholm Central Station | 2 changes | |
11159 Öresundstågen · 1165 Öresundstågen+ 344 SJ+ 5 SL | 7:55 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 13h23 | 9:18 am Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3 changes | |
| Sunday, 22 February | |||||
18 Västtrafik · 100 Västtrafik+ 428 X 2000+ 5 SL | 6:49 am Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h31 | 12:20 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3 changes | |
25 Västtrafik+ 428 X 2000+ 5 SL | 6:52 am Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h28 | 12:20 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
62028 VR Snabbtåg · 2028 VR Snabbtåg | 7:05 am Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 3h53 | 10:58 am Stockholm Central Station | 1 change | |
428 X 2000+ 5 SL | 7:19 am Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h01 | 12:20 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 1 change | |
428 X 2000 | 7:19 am Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h21 | 11:40 am Stockholm Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
18 Västtrafik · 100 Västtrafik+ 430 X 2000+ 5 SL | 7:49 am Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h30 | 1:19 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 3 changes | |
25 Västtrafik+ 430 X 2000+ 5 SL | 7:52 am Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 5h27 | 1:19 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
100 Västtrafik+ 430 X 2000+ 5 SL | 8:01 am Gothenburg | 5h18 | 1:19 pm Stockholm, Västerbroplan | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Stockholm
Trains from Gothenburg to Stockholm run on average 35 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 if you book in advance.
There are 24 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 18m.
Distance 397 km |
Average train duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Trains per day 35 |
Direct trains 24 |
Fastest train 3h 18m |
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 $21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gothenburg to Stockholm train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gothenburg and 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
- 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
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