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Jönköpings läns museum
Museum of cultural history with the world’s largest match museum section, plus exhibitions on local life and craftsmanship in Jönköping County.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Jönköping is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Jönköping will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
To travel from Gothenburg to Jönköping you need to make at least one change.
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Trains from Gothenburg to Jönköping run on average 36 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 36 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Jönköping trains for tomorrow, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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7217 Västtrafik+ 168 SJ Regional+ 80168 SJ Ersättningsbuss | 7:14 Göteborg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen | 2h46 | 10:00 Jönköping Centralstation | 2 changes | |
7223 Västtrafik+ 170 SJ Regional | 8:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h31 | 11:00 Jönköping Centralstation | 1 change | |
7225 Västtrafik+ 428 SJ Snabbtåg | 9:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h49 | 12:00 Jönköping Centralstation | 1 change | |
3536 Västtrafik · 3440 Västtrafik · 7225 Västtrafik | 9:16 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h44 | 12:00 Jönköping Centralstation | 2 changes | |
3536 Västtrafik · 7225 Västtrafik+ 172 SJ Regional | 9:16 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h44 | 12:00 Jönköping Centralstation | 2 changes | |
7229 Västtrafik+ 174 SJ Regional | 10:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h31 | 13:00 Jönköping Centralstation | 1 change | |
3446 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik | 11:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h29 | 13:59 Jönköping Centralstation | 1 change | |
3548 Västtrafik · 3452 Västtrafik · 7237 Västtrafik | 12:16 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h44 | 15:00 Jönköping Centralstation | 2 changes | |
7237 Västtrafik+ 178 SJ Regional | 12:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h31 | 15:00 Jönköping Centralstation | 1 change | |
7241 Västtrafik+ 180 SJ Regional | 13:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h31 | 16:00 Jönköping Centralstation | 1 change | |
3556 Västtrafik · 3458 Västtrafik · 7245 Västtrafik | 14:16 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h46 | 17:02 Jönköping Centralstation | 2 changes | |
7245 Västtrafik+ 182 SJ Regional | 14:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h33 | 17:02 Jönköping Centralstation | 1 change | |
7249 Västtrafik+ 184 SJ Regional | 15:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h33 | 18:02 Jönköping Centralstation | 1 change | |
3466 Västtrafik · 7253 Västtrafik | 16:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h31 | 19:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 1 change | |
3568 Västtrafik · 3472 Västtrafik · 7261 Västtrafik | 17:16 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h45 | 21:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 2 changes | |
7257 Västtrafik+ 188 SJ Regional | 17:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h31 | 20:00 Jönköping Centralstation | 1 change | |
7261 Västtrafik+ 190 SJ Regional | 18:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h32 | 21:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 1 change | |
7263 Västtrafik+ 192 SJ Regional | 19:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h33 | 22:02 Jönköping Centralstation | 1 change | |
3490 Västtrafik · 7201 Västtrafik | 22:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 7h13 | 5:43 Jönköping Centralstation | 1 change | |
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Museum of cultural history with the world’s largest match museum section, plus exhibitions on local life and craftsmanship in Jönköping County.
Specialist museum in a former match factory telling the story of Sweden’s match industry. Compact, distinctive, and closely tied to the city’s heritage.
Contemporary art gallery presenting changing exhibitions by Swedish and international artists. A good stop for current visual culture in central Jönköping.
Large hilltop park with viewpoints, heritage buildings, playgrounds, and woodland paths. One of the best places for broad views over Jönköping and Vättern.
Lakeside park and city green space with walking paths, open lawns, and views across Vättern. Ideal for a relaxed stroll close to the centre.
Long sandy lakeside beach area with promenades, swimming spots, and broad water views. Popular in summer and pleasant for walks in every season.
Crisp, lightly sweet flatbread from nearby Huskvarna. A classic Småland staple, traditionally baked and eaten with butter, cheese or cured meats.
Small, crisp waffles linked to nearby Gränna. Traditionally served with jam and cream, they are a beloved excursion treat in the Jönköping area.
Peppermint-striped boiled sweets from Gränna by Lake Vättern. Handmade polkagris is one of the region’s most iconic traditional confections.
Popular casual restaurant known for well-made burgers, beers and a lively, modern atmosphere in central Jönköping.
Stylish city-centre venue serving seasonal Nordic dishes and drinks in a relaxed brasserie setting.
Refined dining room at Vox Hotel with modern Scandinavian cooking and a polished but approachable atmosphere.
Moderate for Sweden: dining and hotels are pricier than many Nordic secondary cities, but local buses and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated but not expected. Round up small taxi fares; cafés usually do not require tips.
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Most Gothenburg to Jönköping trains use the Göteborg Centralstation to Jönköping Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Rocksjön station. Use this guide to compare Gothenburg and Jönköping train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Jönköping 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 options include: Restaurant Tegel, Aqua Dinner & Drinks
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Jönköping Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Jönköping Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Jönköping Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Jönköping Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Jönköping Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Vox Hotel, Elite Stora Hotellet, Clarion Collection Hotel Victoria.
Rocksjön station is 2 km from Jönköping city centre. Public transport options include:
Rocksjön station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Rocksjön station.
Available at Rocksjön station: Parking, WC.
Available at Rocksjön station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rocksjön station.
Norrahammar station is 8 km from Jönköping city centre. Public transport options include:
Norrahammar station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining and ATM.
Food and drink options are available at Norrahammar station.
ATMs are available at Norrahammar station.
Available at Norrahammar station: Parking.
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