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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gävle to Östersund

Showing times and prices for 06 Aug

Cheapest price

£16

Average price

£40

Fastest journey

3 h 50 m

Average duration

4 h 33 m

Trains per day

Distance

308 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gävle to Östersund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Gävle to Östersund will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.

Fast trains

Of the 31 trains that leave Gävle for Östersund every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 308 km distance in an average of 4 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 54 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.

10 SJ
13:474h31
Gävle Centralstation
18:18Östersund Central Station
£161One-way
0 changes
14 X-Trafik+10 SJ+6 Länstrafiken Jämtland
13:155h20
Gävle
18:35Östersund
£261One-way
2 changes
4 X-Trafik+10 SJ+4 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 5 Länstrafiken Jämtland
12:596h08
Gävle Fyrbovägen
19:07Östersund, Per Magnérs väg
£261One-way
3 changes
4 X-Trafik+10 SJ+6 Länstrafiken Jämtland
12:595h48
Gävle Fyrbovägen
18:47Östersund Koporten
£261One-way
2 changes
598 SJ 3000 · 60598 SJ
18:154h37
Gävle Centralstation
22:52Östersund Central Station
£271One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Gävle to Östersund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gävle to Östersund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, and a coach costs an average of £30.

Distance: 308 km

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Most popular Train	Coach
£26 Average Price Cheapest	£45 Average Price
4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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Live departures

Gävle to Östersund train times

The table below shows live departures for Gävle to Östersund trains for today, Wednesday 5 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
4 X-Trafik+10 SJ+6 Länstrafiken Jämtland	12:59 Gävle Fyrbovägen	5h48	18:47 Östersund Koporten	2 changes
4 X-Trafik+10 SJ+4 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 5 Länstrafiken Jämtland	12:59 Gävle Fyrbovägen	6h08	19:07 Östersund, Per Magnérs väg	3 changes
8258 X-Trafik · 8264 X-Trafik+598 SJ 3000 · 60598 SJ	13:06 Gävle Centralstation	9h46	22:52 Östersund Central Station	3 changes
14 X-Trafik+10 SJ+6 Länstrafiken Jämtland	13:15 Gävle	5h20	18:35 Östersund	2 changes
10 SJ	13:47 Gävle Centralstation	4h31	18:18 Östersund Central Station	0 changesdirect
8260 X-Trafik · 8264 X-Trafik+598 SJ 3000 · 60598 SJ	14:06 Gävle Centralstation	8h46	22:52 Östersund Central Station	3 changes
274 SJ+8264 X-Trafik+598 SJ 3000 · 60598 SJ	14:59 Gävle Centralstation	7h53	22:52 Östersund Central Station	3 changes
8262 X-Trafik · 8264 X-Trafik+598 SJ 3000 · 60598 SJ	16:15 Gävle Centralstation	6h37	22:52 Östersund Central Station	3 changes
4 X-Trafik+598 SJ 3000 · 60598 SJ+6 Länstrafiken Jämtland	17:29 Gävle Fyrbovägen	12h07	5:36 Östersund, Per Magnérs väg	4 changes
4 X-Trafik+598 SJ 3000 · 60598 SJ+127 Länstrafiken Jämtland	17:29 Gävle Fyrbovägen	12h41	6:10 Östersund, Körfältet	3 changes
4 X-Trafik+598 SJ 3000 · 60598 SJ+6 Länstrafiken Jämtland	17:29 Gävle Fyrbovägen	5h47	23:16 Östersund Koporten	3 changes
1 X-Trafik+598 SJ 3000 · 60598 SJ+6 Länstrafiken Jämtland	17:51 Gävle	5h44	23:35 Östersund	3 changes
598 SJ 3000 · 60598 SJ	18:15 Gävle Centralstation	4h37	22:52 Östersund Central Station	1 change
4 X-Trafik+70 SJ+6 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 5 Länstrafiken Jämtland	22:59 Gävle Fyrbovägen	8h07	7:06 Östersund, Per Magnérs väg	3 changes
4 X-Trafik+70 SJ+127 Länstrafiken Jämtland	22:59 Gävle Fyrbovägen	8h47	7:46 Östersund, Körfältet	2 changes
4 X-Trafik+70 SJ+6 Länstrafiken Jämtland	22:59 Gävle Fyrbovägen	7h47	6:46 Östersund Koporten	2 changes
3 X-Trafik+70 SJ+6 Länstrafiken Jämtland	23:35 Gävle	7h21	6:56 Östersund	2 changes
Thursday 6 August
8252 X-Trafik+80 SJ	6:03 Gävle Centralstation	7h14	13:17 Östersund Central Station	1 change
8252 X-Trafik+268 SJ+53 X-Trafik+10 SJ	6:03 Gävle Centralstation	12h15	18:18 Östersund Central Station	3 changes
256 SJ · 80 SJ	6:32 Gävle Centralstation	6h45	13:17 Östersund Central Station	1 change
256 SJ · 268 SJ+53 X-Trafik+10 SJ	6:32 Gävle Centralstation	11h46	18:18 Östersund Central Station	3 changes
560 SJ 3000+7506 Norrtåg	7:45 Gävle Centralstation	4h52	12:37 Östersund Central Station	1 change
8254 X-Trafik+80 SJ	8:00 Gävle Centralstation	5h17	13:17 Östersund Central Station	1 change
8254 X-Trafik+268 SJ+53 X-Trafik+10 SJ	8:00 Gävle Centralstation	10h18	18:18 Östersund Central Station	3 changes
4 X-Trafik+80 SJ+132 Länstrafiken Jämtland	8:29 Gävle Fyrbovägen	6h19	14:48 Östersund, Körfältet	2 changes
4 X-Trafik+80 SJ+6 Länstrafiken Jämtland	8:29 Gävle Fyrbovägen	5h18	13:47 Östersund Koporten	2 changes
4 X-Trafik+80 SJ+5 Länstrafiken Jämtland · 6 Länstrafiken Jämtland	8:29 Gävle Fyrbovägen	5h38	14:07 Östersund, Per Magnérs väg	3 changes
12 X-Trafik+80 SJ+6 Länstrafiken Jämtland	9:02 Gävle	4h54	13:56 Östersund	2 changes
80 SJ+8264 X-Trafik+598 SJ 3000 · 60598 SJ	9:27 Gävle Centralstation	13h25	22:52 Östersund Central Station	3 changes
80 SJ	9:27 Gävle Centralstation	3h50	13:17 Östersund Central Station	0 changesdirect
80 SJ · 268 SJ+53 X-Trafik+10 SJ	9:27 Gävle Centralstation	8h51	18:18 Östersund Central Station	3 changes
8256 X-Trafik+268 SJ+53 X-Trafik+10 SJ	10:06 Gävle Centralstation	8h12	18:18 Östersund Central Station	3 changes
8256 X-Trafik · 8264 X-Trafik+598 SJ 3000 · 60598 SJ	10:06 Gävle Centralstation	12h46	22:52 Östersund Central Station	3 changes
268 SJ+8264 X-Trafik+598 SJ 3000 · 60598 SJ	11:59 Gävle Centralstation	10h53	22:52 Östersund Central Station	3 changes
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Gävle to Östersund

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Trains from Gävle to Östersund run on average 27 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 308 km distance in 3h 50m.

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

308 km

Average train duration

4h 22m

Cheapest ticket price

£16

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

3h 50m

First train

0:11

Last train

23:40

Cheapest Month

Aug

Cheapest Day

Tue

High Season

Jan - Mar

Low Season

Oct - Dec

Busiest Day

Thu

Least Busy Day

Thu

Best time to book

6 days

Price information

Train companies: SJ, Tågkompaniet Norrtåg, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Gävle to Östersund trainsSJ, Tågkompaniet Norrtåg, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Gävle and Östersund from £16. 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

3h 50m

Cheapest Price

£16

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

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Tågkompaniet Norrtåg

About

Tågkompaniet Norrtåg is a Swedish train company that operates throughout the country. It offers a wide range of services, including regional, intercity and express trains. The regional trains are the most frequent, running every hour and stopping at all stations along the route. The intercity trains are slightly faster, running every two hours and stopping at fewer stations. The express trains are the fastest, running every three hours and stopping only at major stations. Tågkompaniet Norrtåg offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a café car. The most popular routes for Tågkompaniet Norrtåg are between Stockholm and Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö, and Stockholm and Uppsala.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

4h 48m

Cheapest Price

£29

Tågkompaniet Norrtåg frequency

8 a day

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece included

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and designated luggage areas

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions

Refund

Full refund for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Café service with snacks and beverages

Seat reservation

Seat reservation recommended, additional fee applies

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket

Quiet zone

Swedish Railways (SJ)

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

5h 45m

Cheapest Price

£50

Swedish Railways (SJ) frequency

1 a day

Complete guide to Östersund

Things to do in Östersund

Discover the best of Östersund — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Östersund trip today.

Must visit

Jamtli

Jämtland’s main museum with regional history, Sami culture, art and the seasonal open-air area Jamtli Historieland.

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Recommended

Nationalmuseum Jamtli

Art museum on Jamtli’s grounds showing changing exhibitions of Swedish and international modern and contemporary art.

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Fältjägaren

Small military museum covering the history of the Norrland Artillery Regiment, with uniforms, equipment and local defence heritage.

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Swedish krona (kr)

Moderate for Sweden: hotels and dining are pricey, but local buses and casual meals are manageable for most city-break budgets.

Average meal costs

Budget: kr120-180 for fast food or lunch.
Mid-range: kr220-380 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining: kr700+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee: kr35-55 for a coffee.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, not expected. Round up small taxi fares; cafés usually do not require tips.

FAQs: Gävle to Östersund train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gävle to Östersund 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 Östersund, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

The cost of a train ticket from Gävle to Östersund can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £16, while the average price tends to be around £26.

The train journey from Gävle to Östersund covers a distance of 308 km and takes approximately 3h 50m. Trains run 27 per day.

The train distance from Gävle to Östersund is 308 km.

The first train from Gävle to Östersund leaves at 0:11.

The last train from Gävle to Östersund departs at 23:40.

Trains from Gävle to Östersund run approximately 27 times per day.

Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Gävle to Östersund.

Yes, there is a direct train between Gävle and Östersund. The service operates 3 times per day, provided by SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ).

To get from Gävle to Östersund, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

There is no night train service from Gävle to Östersund.

The cheapest way to get from Gävle to Östersund is by train, costing approximately £16.

Booking trains from Gävle to Östersund in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

Yes, the train journey from Gävle to Östersund is scenic, offering picturesque views of Sweden's lush forests, serene lakes, and charming countryside along the way.

A day trip from Gävle to Östersund is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 50m. However, there are 24 train services available per day. The distance is 308 km.

To fully experience Östersund, including visiting the Jamtli Museum, exploring the Storsjöodjuret (Great Lake Monster) legend, and enjoying outdoor activities like hiking or skiing, plan for 2 to 3 days.

Yes, you can take the train from Gävle to Östersund.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Gävle and Östersund

Most Gävle to Östersund trains use the Gävle Centralstation to Östersund Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Östersund, sjukhus. Use this guide to compare Gävle and Östersund train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Gävle

Arrival train stations in Östersund

Which Gävle station do trains to Östersund leave from?

Trains from Gävle to Östersund leave from Gävle, Vasaskolan. The station is from Gävle city centre at Norra Kungsgatan 15, 803 20 Gävle, Sweden.

Gävle, VasaskolanNorra Kungsgatan 15, 803 20 Gävle, Sweden Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Gävle, Vasaskolan from Gävle city centre

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Gävle, Vasaskolan train station facilities and services

Gävle, Vasaskolan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

WiFi is available in waiting areas. ATMs are available at Gävle, Vasaskolan.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Gävle, Vasaskolan.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Gävle, Vasaskolan: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Gävle, Vasaskolan: Station is accessible for wheelchair users.

Gävle CentralstationCentralplan, 803 11 Gävle, Sweden Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Gävle Centralstation from Gävle city centre

Bus41, 1, 15 · 4m · £0.90 · every ~17 min

Gävle Centralstation train station facilities and services

Gävle Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurang Matildas, Brända Bocken