- Must visit
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.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£18
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£24
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 43 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
2 h 49 m
Trains on 17 Sept
19
Distance
130 km
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 £18.
To travel from Gothenburg to Jönköping you need to make at least 2 changes.
9 Västtrafik · 3426 Västtrafik · 7213 Västtrafik
3548 Västtrafik · 3452 Västtrafik · 7239 Västtrafik
3520 Västtrafik · 3424 Västtrafik · 7209 Västtrafik
9 Västtrafik · 3520 Västtrafik · 3424 Västtrafik · 7209 Västtrafik
9 Västtrafik · 3446 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik
3520 Västtrafik · 3424 Västtrafik · 7209 Västtrafik
9 Västtrafik · 3426 Västtrafik · 7213 Västtrafik
9 Västtrafik · 3446 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik
168 SJ+
9 Västtrafik · 7217 Västtrafik
170 SJ+
9 Västtrafik · 7223 VästtrafikOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Jönköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 130 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£20 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Jönköping:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Jönköping costing on average £20.
Other travel options to Jönköping take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 12m.
Tickets start at around £20 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £4. The journey takes 1h 48m versus 1h 41m 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.
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 Gothenburg to Jönköping trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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9 Västtrafik · 3520 Västtrafik · 3424 Västtrafik · 7209 Västtrafik | 4:54 Gothenburg | 3h05 | 7:59 Jönköping Centralstation | 3 changes | |
2 Västtrafik+ 164 SJ+ 7209 Västtrafik | 4:58 Gothenburg | 3h01 | 7:59 Jönköping Centralstation | 2 changes | |
25 Västtrafik · 4 Västtrafik+ 164 SJ+ 7209 Västtrafik | 5:03 Gothenburg | 2h56 | 7:59 Jönköping Centralstation | 3 changes | |
3520 Västtrafik · 3424 Västtrafik · 7209 Västtrafik | 5:16 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h43 | 7:59 Jönköping Centralstation | 2 changes | |
42 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik · 3426 Västtrafik · 7213 Västtrafik | 5:42 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 3h43 | 9:25 Jönköping, Skogskyrkogården | 4 changes | |
9 Västtrafik · 3426 Västtrafik · 7213 Västtrafik | 6:11 Gothenburg | 2h49 | 9:00 Jönköping Centralstation | 2 changes | |
42 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik+ 168 SJ+ 7217 Västtrafik | 6:44 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 3h41 | 10:25 Jönköping, Skogskyrkogården | 4 changes | |
9 Västtrafik+ 168 SJ+ 7217 Västtrafik | 7:09 Gothenburg | 2h51 | 10:00 Jönköping Centralstation | 2 changes | |
42 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik+ 170 SJ+ 7223 Västtrafik | 7:44 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 3h41 | 11:25 Jönköping, Skogskyrkogården | 4 changes | |
9 Västtrafik+ 170 SJ+ 7223 Västtrafik | 8:07 Gothenburg | 2h53 | 11:00 Jönköping Centralstation | 2 changes | |
42 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik · 3446 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik | 10:46 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 3h39 | 14:25 Jönköping, Skogskyrkogården | 4 changes | |
9 Västtrafik · 3446 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik | 11:09 Gothenburg | 2h50 | 13:59 Jönköping Centralstation | 2 changes | |
42 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik+ 178 SJ+ 7237 Västtrafik | 11:46 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 3h33 | 15:19 Jönköping, Skogskyrkogården | 4 changes | |
2 Västtrafik+ 178 SJ+ 7237 Västtrafik | 12:05 Gothenburg | 2h55 | 15:00 Jönköping Centralstation | 2 changes | |
3548 Västtrafik · 3452 Västtrafik · 7239 Västtrafik | 12:16 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h09 | 15:25 Jönköping Centralstation | 2 changes | |
42 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik+ 180 SJ+ 7241 Västtrafik | 12:46 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 3h39 | 16:25 Jönköping, Skogskyrkogården | 4 changes | |
2 Västtrafik+ 180 SJ+ 7241 Västtrafik | 13:05 Gothenburg | 2h56 | 16:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 2 changes | |
42 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik · 3556 Västtrafik · 3458 Västtrafik | 13:26 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 3h59 | 17:25 Jönköping, Skogskyrkogården | 5 changes | |
42 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik+ 182 SJ+ 7245 Västtrafik | 13:46 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 3h39 | 17:25 Jönköping, Skogskyrkogården | 4 changes | |
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Trains from Gothenburg to Jönköping run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 2h 23m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:56 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Jönköping — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Jönköping trip today.
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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Jönköping Centralstation -> Jönköping city centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Jönköping 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 Jönköping, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Gothenburg to Jönköping trains use the Göteborg Centralstation to Jönköping Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Jönköping, länssjukhuset Ryh. 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.
Göteborg Grönsakstorget has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Limited dining options at the station
Free Wi-Fi available for passengers. ATMs are aTM services available at the station.
Ticket office support is available at Göteborg Grönsakstorget.
Available at Göteborg Grönsakstorget: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg Grönsakstorget: Wheelchair accessible.
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.
Jönköping, länssjukhuset Ryh is 2 km from Jönköping city centre. Public transport options include:
Jönköping, länssjukhuset Ryh has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Jönköping, länssjukhuset Ryh. ATMs are available at Jönköping, länssjukhuset Ryh.
Ticket office support is available at Jönköping, länssjukhuset Ryh.
Available at Jönköping, länssjukhuset Ryh: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Jönköping, länssjukhuset Ryh: Wheelchair accessible platforms available.
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.
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