- Must visit
Göteborgs konstmuseum
One of the city’s key museums, with Nordic art, design and crafts from earlier centuries to today in a central historic building.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£20
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£27
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 28 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 36 m
Trains on 18 Sept
3
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Emmaboda to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Emmaboda to Gothenburg will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 3 trains from Emmaboda to Gothenburg, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 246 km distance in an average of 3 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 40 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Emmaboda to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £26, while a coach costs an average of £42.
Distance: 246 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£26 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price | £46 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Emmaboda to Gothenburg:
A train is £17 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Emmaboda to Gothenburg costing on average £42.
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 19m.
Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £20. The journey takes 4h 11m versus 3h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Emmaboda to Gothenburg trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1057 Öresundståg+ 486 SJ | 8:31 Emmaboda tågstation | 5h19 | 13:50 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
1057 Öresundståg+ 486 SJ+ 2 Västtrafik | 8:31 Emmaboda tågstation | 5h39 | 14:10 Gothenburg | 2 changes | |
17610 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 7238 Västtrafik · 3467 Västtrafik · 3569 Västtrafik | 8:34 Emmaboda tågstation | 10h29 | 19:03 Gothenburg | 8 changes | |
17610 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 7238 Västtrafik · 3467 Västtrafik · 3569 Västtrafik | 8:34 Emmaboda tågstation | 10h10 | 18:44 Gothenburg Centralstation | 7 changes | |
332 SJ+ 6 Västtrafik | 10:30 Emmaboda tågstation | 3h48 | 14:18 Gothenburg | 1 change |
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Trains from Emmaboda to Gothenburg run on average 19 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 246 km distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 246 km |
Average train duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 25m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:55 |
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Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated but not expected. Taxis can be rounded up; cafés usually do not require tips.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Emmaboda 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.

Most Emmaboda to Gothenburg trains use the Emmaboda tågstation to Göteborg Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Göteborg Domkyrkan. Use this guide to compare Emmaboda and Gothenburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Emmaboda tågstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Emmaboda tågstation.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Emmaboda tågstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Emmaboda tågstation.
Available at Emmaboda tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Emmaboda tågstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Emmaboda tågstation: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotell Amigo, Hotel Amigo.
Göteborg Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Espresso House, Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill, Franks gatukök, Fruit & Berry, Happy M Kitchen, Le Croissant, Lilla London, Metropolitan, Mr. Shou, & many more
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are 6 ATM machines located in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30. Information desks are opposite the taxi station. .
Luggage storage is there are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg Centralstation: 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.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Royal, Hotel Pigalle, ProfilHotels | Opera.
Göteborg Domkyrkan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and snack bars are present in the station.
Free wifi is available at the station. ATMs are aTMs are located in the main hall.
Ticket office support is available at Göteborg Domkyrkan.
Available at Göteborg Domkyrkan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg Domkyrkan: Station is accessible for persons with reduced mobility.
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