Stockholm to Gothenburg by train

From Stockholm to Gothenburg by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Stockholm to Gothenburg by train. With 68 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost for travel between Stockholm 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$29.42, 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 5 and a half 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.

Stockholm to Gothenburg departure frequency and train timetable

With 68 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 5 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:43 and the last one is at 20:28. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:01, with the last one at 20:28.

Average train travel time and distance from Stockholm to Gothenburg

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 54 minutes, spanning 397 kilometres in total.

How early can you book train tickets from Stockholm to Gothenburg?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Learn more about train travel from Stockholm to Gothenburg

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Stockholm and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Gothenburg city guide.