Barcelona to Gothenburg by train

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Overview: trains from Barcelona to Gothenburg

Find the key information for travelling by train from Barcelona to Gothenburg, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 07:05 View journey
Last train 16:45 View journey
Avg changes 4
Fastest journey 29hr 40m View journey
Distance (km) 1947
Trains / day 3 View all
Cheapest journey US$189.17 View journey
Avg journey time 47hr 50m
Train operators 16

Discover Barcelona to Gothenburg by train

Planning a train adventure from Barcelona to Gothenburg? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost for travel between Barcelona and Gothenburg

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$189.17, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Barcelona to Gothenburg departure timetable

On this route, 3 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Barcelona at 07:05 and the last leaving at 16:45 during the week.

For weekend travel to Gothenburg, the earliest departure is at 07:05 and the last one is at 16:45. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Barcelona and Gothenburg

The route’s fastest journey takes 1 day, 5 hours and 40 minutes, covering a total of 1,947 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Barcelona and Gothenburg?

Tickets along this route go on sale 3 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Additional information on train travel from Barcelona to Gothenburg

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Gothenburg city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Barcelona to Gothenburg

Want to know more about your journey from Barcelona to Gothenburg? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Barcelona to Gothenburg is 1,947 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.