Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioned
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£34
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£42
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
7 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
7 h 15 m
Buses on 12 Sept
28
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Gothenburg to Stockholm-Arlanda 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-Arlanda will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £34.
On Sat 12 Sept, we found 28 buses from Gothenburg to Stockholm-Arlanda, including 20 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 407 km distance in an average of 7 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 25 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.
400
400
400
400
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
400
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Stockholm-Arlanda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, while a flight costs an average of £145.
Distance: 407 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£36 Average Price Cheapest | £59 Average Price | £145 Average Price | £73 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Stockholm-Arlanda:
A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Stockholm-Arlanda costing on average £59.
A coach is £109 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Stockholm-Arlanda costing on average £145.
Other travel options to Stockholm-Arlanda take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 1m.
Coach takes on average 7h 5m.
Tickets start at around £36 compared to roughly £73 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £37. The journey takes 7h 5m versus 5h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Stockholm-Arlanda coaches for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
400 | 5:45 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h25 | 13:10 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
400 | 7:30 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h40 | 15:10 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h30 | 15:50 Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h35 | 15:55 Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 Gothenburg, Korsvägen | 7h20 | 15:50 Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 Gothenburg, Korsvägen | 7h25 | 15:55 Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 0 changesdirect | |
400 | 8:30 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h30 | 16:00 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
400 | 9:30 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h35 | 17:05 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h55 | 18:15 Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 8h00 | 18:20 Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 Gothenburg, Korsvägen | 7h45 | 18:15 Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 Gothenburg, Korsvägen | 7h50 | 18:20 Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 1 change | |
400 | 11:15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h30 | 18:45 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h45 | 20:05 Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h50 | 20:10 Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 Gothenburg, Korsvägen | 7h35 | 20:05 Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 Gothenburg, Korsvägen | 7h40 | 20:10 Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 0 changesdirect | |
400 | 12:30 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h45 | 20:15 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
400 | 13:45 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h30 | 21:15 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:30 Gothenburg, Korsvägen | 9h50 | 0:20 Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:30 Gothenburg, Korsvägen | 9h45 | 0:15 Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
400 | 15:00 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h40 | 22:40 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:10 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h10 | 0:20 Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:10 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h05 | 0:15 Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
400 | 22:55 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h15 | 6:10 Stockholm-Arlanda | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:50 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h55 | 7:45 Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:50 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h50 | 7:40 Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:59 Gothenburg, Korsvägen | 7h46 | 7:45 Stockholm, Arlanda T2 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:59 Gothenburg, Korsvägen | 7h41 | 7:40 Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 12 September | |||||
600 · 850+ 900 | 3:10 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 12h40 | 15:50 Stockholm-Arlanda | 2 changes | |
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare coach, train and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Gothenburg to Stockholm-Arlanda run on average 21 times per day, taking around 7h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £27 by train.
There are 16 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 407 km distance in 7h 5m.
Distance 407 km |
Average bus duration 7h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 7h 5m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
Compare Infobus classes and the amenities included in each one.
Compare Vy Bus4You classes and the amenities included in each one.
Discover the best of Stockholm-Arlanda — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stockholm-Arlanda trip today.
An aviation museum at Arlanda with historic aircraft, engines and stories of Swedish civil and military flying.
Sigtuna's main museum presents the town's medieval past, archaeology and changing local life in compact modern galleries.
A museum in Märsta covering local archaeology and history, with exhibits on the region from prehistory to modern times.
Sigtuna's main historic street is lined with timber buildings, small shops, runestones and easy access to lakeside walks.
A lakeside promenade in Sigtuna, ideal for gentle walks, harbour views and a relaxed look at the town from the water.
A green open-air heritage area near Märsta with reconstructed Iron Age houses, paths and broad views over the landscape.
Cured salmon with salt, sugar and dill, usually served with mustard sauce. A classic Swedish festive dish widely eaten across Stockholm.
Small spiced meatballs, traditionally served with creamy sauce, potatoes and lingonberries. One of Sweden’s best-known comfort foods.
Fried herring, often served with mashed potatoes, lingonberries and pickled cucumber. A traditional Baltic and Stockholm table staple.
Popular airport branch of the Swedish brasserie chain, serving meatballs, seafood and classic Nordic dishes in a smart casual setting.
Reliable casual airport venue for Swedish coffee, pastries, open sandwiches and light meals. Good for a quick fika before a flight.
Well-known steakhouse chain at the airport with grilled meat, burgers and a lively bar atmosphere suited to longer layovers.
Stockholm-Arlanda is pricier than many European hubs. Hotels, dining and airport rail links are costly, though buses and budget meals can reduce spend.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxi fares are fixed on the meter; rounding up is optional. Cafés do not expect tips.
Official public transport app
Stockholm Arlanda Terminal 5 -> Stockholm Central Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Stockholm-Arlanda by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stockholm-Arlanda, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Gothenburg to Stockholm-Arlanda buses use the Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen to Stockholm, Arlanda T4 station pair. Use this guide to compare Gothenburg and Stockholm-Arlanda bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Nils (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Espresso House (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen.
Available at Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen: Elevators, ramps.
Göteborg, Korsvägen is 1 km from Gothenburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Göteborg, Korsvägen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Göteborg, Korsvägen. ATMs are available at Göteborg, Korsvägen.
Ticket office support is available at Göteborg, Korsvägen.
Available at Göteborg, Korsvägen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg, Korsvägen: Station is accessible for disabled persons.
Göteborg, Åkareplatsen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There are cafes and fast food options nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Göteborg, Åkareplatsen. ATMs are available at Göteborg, Åkareplatsen.
Ticket office support is available at Göteborg, Åkareplatsen.
Available at Göteborg, Åkareplatsen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg, Åkareplatsen: The station has facilities for the disabled.
Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options available inside the terminal.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal. ATMs are aTMs located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5.
Available at Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5: Wheelchair accessible facilities available.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need