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The cheapest and fastest trains from Sala to Gothenburg
Showing times and prices for 21 Dec
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
4 h 47 m
Average duration
5 h 41 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
363 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sala to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sala to Gothenburg will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $41.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Sala for Gothenburg every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 363 km distance in an average of 5 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 35 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.
05:32PM5h58
Sala11:30PMGothenburg
$411One-way
0 changes
11:05AM5h25
Sala04:30PMGothenburg
$621One-way
0 changes
05:05PM6h35
Sala11:40PMGothenburg
$631One-way
0 changes
02:10PM4h47
Sala06:57PMGothenburg
$871One-way
0 changes
02:10PM4h47
Sala06:57PMGothenburg
$871One-way
0 changes
11:05AM5h25
Sala04:30PMGothenburg
$621One-way
0 changes
05:32PM5h58
Sala11:30PMGothenburg
$411One-way
0 changes
05:05PM6h35
Sala11:40PMGothenburg
$631One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Sala to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sala to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $92.
Distance: 363 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
$46 Average Price Cheapest | $147 Average Price |
4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Sala to Gothenburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Sala to Gothenburg trains for today, Saturday, 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 8:56 am
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 12123 Mälartåg+175 SJ | 9:05 am Sala tågstation | 8h18 | 5:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 12123 Mälartåg+173 SJ | 9:05 am Sala tågstation | 7h18 | 4:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 12123 Mälartåg+171 SJ | 9:05 am Sala tågstation | 6h18 | 3:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
12123 Mälartåg+ 8943 Vy Tåg AB+515 X 2000+ 3313 Västtrafik | 9:05 am Sala tågstation | 5h05 | 2:10 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 changes | |
 569 VL+171 SJ | 9:35 am Sala tågstation | 5h48 | 3:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 569 VL+173 SJ | 9:35 am Sala tågstation | 6h48 | 4:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 569 VL+175 SJ | 9:35 am Sala tågstation | 7h48 | 5:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 401 VL+12127 Mälartåg+433 X 2000 | 9:42 am Sala | 5h00 | 2:42 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 changes | |
| 12127 Mälartåg+173 SJ | 10:05 am Sala tågstation | 6h18 | 4:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 12127 Mälartåg+175 SJ | 10:05 am Sala tågstation | 7h18 | 5:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 12127 Mälartåg+433 X 2000 | 10:05 am Sala tågstation | 4h37 | 2:42 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 12127 Mälartåg+171 SJ | 10:05 am Sala tågstation | 5h18 | 3:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 401 VL · 569 VL+173 SJ | 10:42 am Sala | 5h41 | 4:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 changes | |
| 401 VL+12131 Mälartåg+173 SJ | 10:42 am Sala | 5h41 | 4:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 changes | |
| 12131 Mälartåg+175 SJ | 11:04 am Sala tågstation | 6h19 | 5:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 12131 Mälartåg+173 SJ | 11:04 am Sala tågstation | 5h19 | 4:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 569 VL+173 SJ | 11:10 am Sala tågstation | 5h13 | 4:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 569 VL+175 SJ | 11:10 am Sala tågstation | 6h13 | 5:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 12135 Mälartåg+179 SJ | 12:05 pm Sala tågstation | 7h18 | 7:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 12135 Mälartåg+437 X 2000 | 12:05 pm Sala tågstation | 4h37 | 4:42 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 12135 Mälartåg+175 SJ | 12:05 pm Sala tågstation | 5h18 | 5:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 12135 Mälartåg+177 SJ | 12:05 pm Sala tågstation | 6h18 | 6:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 401 VL+12139 Mälartåg+177 SJ | 12:42 pm Sala | 5h41 | 6:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 changes | |
| 401 VL · 569 VL+177 SJ | 12:42 pm Sala | 5h41 | 6:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 changes | |
| 12139 Mälartåg+179 SJ | 1:04 pm Sala tågstation | 6h19 | 7:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 12139 Mälartåg+177 SJ | 1:04 pm Sala tågstation | 5h19 | 6:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 569 VL+177 SJ | 1:10 pm Sala tågstation | 5h13 | 6:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 569 VL+179 SJ | 1:10 pm Sala tågstation | 6h13 | 7:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 401 VL+12143 Mälartåg+441 X 2000 | 1:42 pm Sala | 5h00 | 6:42 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 changes | |
| 12143 Mälartåg+441 X 2000 | 2:05 pm Sala tågstation | 4h37 | 6:42 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 12143 Mälartåg+181 SJ | 2:05 pm Sala tågstation | 6h18 | 8:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 12143 Mälartåg+179 SJ | 2:05 pm Sala tågstation | 5h18 | 7:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 12143 Mälartåg+183 SJ | 2:05 pm Sala tågstation | 7h18 | 9:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 12147 Mälartåg+183 SJ | 3:05 pm Sala tågstation | 6h18 | 9:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 12147 Mälartåg+181 SJ | 3:05 pm Sala tågstation | 5h18 | 8:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 12147 Mälartåg+18911 Vy Tåg AB+179 SJ | 3:05 pm Sala tågstation | 4h18 | 7:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 changes | |
| 569 VL+183 SJ | 3:10 pm Sala tågstation | 6h13 | 9:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 569 VL+181 SJ | 3:10 pm Sala tågstation | 5h13 | 8:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 12151 Mälartåg+445 X 2000 | 4:05 pm Sala tågstation | 4h37 | 8:42 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
| 12151 Mälartåg+183 SJ | 4:05 pm Sala tågstation | 5h18 | 9:23 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sala to Gothenburg
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Trains from Sala to Gothenburg run on average 27 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 363 km distance in 4h 58m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 363 km |
Average train duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 |
Trains per day 27 |
Fastest train 4h 58m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:54 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: SJ, Västtrafik, Mälartåg from Sala to Gothenburg trainsSJ, Västtrafik, Mälartåg trains will get you between Sala and Gothenburg from $29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SJ
About
SJ is a Swedish train company that offers a wide range of services to its passengers. It operates high-speed trains, regional trains, and night trains, all of which are comfortable and reliable. The high-speed trains, X2000, are the fastest way to travel between cities, while the regional trains, Pågatåg, are perfect for shorter trips. The night trains, SJ Nattåg, offer a comfortable way to travel overnight. SJ offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and SJ Prio tickets, which offer discounts for frequent travelers. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a café car. The most popular routes for SJ are between Stockholm and Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö, and Stockholm and Uppsala.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 25m
Cheapest Price
$30
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car on long-distance trains, bistro car with snacks and drinks, at-seat service in 1st class
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation for additional fee in 2nd class, included in 1st class ticket
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available
Pets
Small pets free in carrier, larger dogs require paid ticket, guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Västtrafik
About
Västtrafik is a public transport provider in Sweden, offering a wide range of services to its customers. It operates a network of trains, buses, trams and ferries, with services running from early morning to late at night. The trains come in a variety of types, including regional, express and night trains. Regional trains are the most common, providing frequent stops and connecting smaller towns and cities. Express trains are faster, with fewer stops, while night trains offer overnight journeys. Västtrafik offers a range of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power outlets and a café car. The most popular routes for Västtrafik are between Gothenburg and Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, and Gothenburg and Oslo. These routes offer frequent services and provide a convenient way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 58m
Cheapest Price
$48
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and beverages available for purchase on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservation available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Mälartåg
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 25m
Cheapest Price
$71
Mälartåg frequency
7 a day
FAQs: Sala to Gothenburg train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sala to Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from Sala to Gothenburg can start from as little as $33 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Sala to Gothenburg is $57; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Sala to Gothenburg train travel time is 4 h 25 min for the 363 km long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Sala to Gothenburg leaves at 12: 06am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Sala to Gothenburg leaves at 11: 54pm.
There are 13 trains a day from Sala to Gothenburg which require at least one change with SJ, Västtrafik or Mälartåg. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Sala to Gothenburg, you can count on SJ, Västtrafik or Mälartåg for the best way to get you to Gothenburg. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service from Sala to Gothenburg and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Gothenburg from Sala is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 25 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Sala to Gothenburg is November.
You have options as you can travel from Sala to Gothenburg 2 different ways: train or flight.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sala and Gothenburg
Sala
Gothenburg
The major train station for departures in Sala is Sala tågstation. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sala tågstation for your trip from Sala to Gothenburg.
Sala tågstation
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
2Wifi
- Free
Parking
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces.
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps, restrooms.
WC
- SEK 10
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional and intercity trains
Public transport options for Sala tågstation
- Bus: Several local lines available
Sala, Fredstorget
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Sala, Gruvvägen
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The major train station for arrivals in Gothenburg is Göteborg Centralstation. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Göteborg Centralstation for your journey to Gothenburg from Sala.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
Wifi
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
Lockers
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
Dining
- Burger King
- Espresso House
- Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill
- Franks gatukök
- Fruit & Berry
- Happy M Kitchen
- Le Croissant
- Lilla London
- Metropolitan
- Mr. Shou
- & many more
Accessibility
- 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
- Hotel Royal
- Hotel Pigalle
- ProfilHotels | Opera
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
Information Desk
- Opposite the taxi station.
Public transport options for Göteborg Centralstation
- 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
Göteborg, Lilla Bommen
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Göteborg, Brunnsparken
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Most popular trains to and from Gothenburg and Sala
Most popular train connections to Gothenburg
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