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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg to Lidköping
Showing times and prices for 22 Feb
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h 43 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
113 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Lidköping is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Lidköping will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Fast trains
Of the 20 trains that leave Gothenburg for Lidköping every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 113 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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.
3066 Västtrafik · 13326 Västtrafik · 1 Västtrafik17:092h29
Gothenburg19:38Lidköping Fröjdegårdsvägen
£111One-way
2 changes
13324 Västtrafik14:051h48
Gothenburg Centralstation15:53Framnäs City station
£111One-way
0 changes
25 Västtrafik · 13304 Västtrafik · 1 Västtrafik11:242h45
Göteborg, Lilla Bommen14:09Lidköping Fröjdegårdsvägen
£111One-way
2 changes
13326 Västtrafik · 1 Västtrafik17:342h04
Gamlestaden station19:38Lidköping Fröjdegårdsvägen
£111One-way
1 change
13304 Västtrafik · 1 Västtrafik11:502h19
Gamlestaden station14:09Lidköping Fröjdegårdsvägen
£111One-way
1 change
13328 Västtrafik20:151h43
Gothenburg Centralstation21:58Framnäs City station
£111One-way
0 changes
13326 Västtrafik17:301h44
Gothenburg Centralstation19:14Framnäs City station
£111One-way
0 changes
13328 Västtrafik20:151h46
Gothenburg Centralstation22:01Lidköping station
£111One-way
0 changes
13324 Västtrafik · 600 Västtrafik14:051h47
Gothenburg Centralstation15:52Lidköping station
£111One-way
1 change
13326 Västtrafik17:301h47
Gothenburg Centralstation19:17Lidköping station
£111One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gothenburg to Lidköping
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Lidköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 113 km
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0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Gothenburg to Lidköping train times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Lidköping trains for tomorrow, Sunday 22 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 22:47
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 60168 SJ · 168 SJ+3302 Västtrafik | 06:14 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h53 | 09:07 Lidköping station | 2 changes | |
| 60168 SJ · 168 SJ+3302 Västtrafik | 06:14 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h50 | 09:04 Framnäs City station | 2 changes | |
| 25 Västtrafik · 13304 Västtrafik · 1 Västtrafik | 10:24 Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 2h45 | 13:09 Lidköping Fröjdegårdsvägen | 2 changes | |
| 13304 Västtrafik | 10:45 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h04 | 12:49 Lidköping station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13304 Västtrafik · 1 Västtrafik | 10:45 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h24 | 13:09 Lidköping Fröjdegårdsvägen | 1 change | |
| 13304 Västtrafik | 10:45 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h01 | 12:46 Framnäs City station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13304 Västtrafik · 1 Västtrafik | 10:50 Gamlestaden station | 2h19 | 13:09 Lidköping Fröjdegårdsvägen | 1 change | |
| 18 Västtrafik · 13324 Västtrafik · 1 Västtrafik | 12:37 Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 2h32 | 15:09 Lidköping Fröjdegårdsvägen | 2 changes | |
| 13324 Västtrafik | 13:05 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h48 | 14:53 Framnäs City station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13324 Västtrafik · 600 Västtrafik | 13:05 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h47 | 14:52 Lidköping station | 1 change | |
| 13324 Västtrafik | 13:05 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h51 | 14:56 Lidköping station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13324 Västtrafik · 1 Västtrafik | 13:05 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h04 | 15:09 Lidköping Fröjdegårdsvägen | 1 change | |
| 3066 Västtrafik · 13326 Västtrafik · 1 Västtrafik | 16:09 Gothenburg | 2h29 | 18:38 Lidköping Fröjdegårdsvägen | 2 changes | |
| 13326 Västtrafik · 1 Västtrafik | 16:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h08 | 18:38 Lidköping Fröjdegårdsvägen | 1 change | |
| 13326 Västtrafik | 16:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h47 | 18:17 Lidköping station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13326 Västtrafik | 16:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h44 | 18:14 Framnäs City station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13326 Västtrafik · 1 Västtrafik | 16:34 Gamlestaden station | 2h04 | 18:38 Lidköping Fröjdegårdsvägen | 1 change | |
| 25 Västtrafik · 13328 Västtrafik | 18:49 Gothenburg | 2h12 | 21:01 Lidköping station | 1 change | |
| 13328 Västtrafik | 19:15 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h46 | 21:01 Lidköping station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13328 Västtrafik | 19:15 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h43 | 20:58 Framnäs City station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Västtrafik as well as SJ, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ) and more offer trains services from Gothenburg to Lidköping.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Lidköping
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Trains from Gothenburg to Lidköping run on average 72 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 113 km distance in 1h 38m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4
Distance 113 km |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 72 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:56 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4
Train companies: Västtrafik, SJ, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Gothenburg to Lidköping trainsVästtrafik, SJ, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Gothenburg and Lidköping from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Västtrafik
About
Västtrafik is a public transport provider in Sweden, offering a wide range of services to its customers. It operates a network of trains, buses, trams and ferries, with services running from early morning to late at night. The trains come in a variety of types, including regional, express and night trains. Regional trains are the most common, providing frequent stops and connecting smaller towns and cities. Express trains are faster, with fewer stops, while night trains offer overnight journeys. Västtrafik offers a range of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power outlets and a café car. The most popular routes for Västtrafik are between Gothenburg and Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, and Gothenburg and Oslo. These routes offer frequent services and provide a convenient way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 38m
Cheapest Price
£4
Västtrafik frequency
58 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and beverages available for purchase on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservation available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
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
1h 47m
Cheapest Price
£8
SJ frequency
15 a day
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
VR
About
VR Group is a state-owned railway company in Finland, operating passenger and freight services in Finland and Sweden. They manage approximately 250 long-distance and 800 commuter rail services daily. VR offers various train types, including the high-speed Pendolino (Sm3), InterCity trains with double-deck coaches, and Sm2, Sm4, and Sm5 electric multiple units for commuter services. Ticket options include single, multi, and season tickets, with different travel classes like Eko and Ekstra, and specialized services such as night trains and car-carrier trains.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car on long-distance trains, at-seat service in first class, kiosk service available
Seat reservation
Seat reservations optional for second class (additional fee), included in first class tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket (50% of adult fare), guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Swedish Railways (SJ)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 45m
Cheapest Price
£29
Swedish Railways (SJ) frequency
4 a day
FAQs: Gothenburg to Lidköping train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Lidköping 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 Lidköping, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Gothenburg to Lidköping can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £8, while the average price tends to be around £11.
The train journey from Gothenburg to Lidköping covers a distance of 113 km and takes approximately 1h 38m. Trains run 72 per day.
The train distance from Gothenburg to Lidköping is 113 km.
The first train from Gothenburg to Lidköping leaves at 0:02.
The last train from Gothenburg to Lidköping departs at 23:56.
Trains from Gothenburg to Lidköping run approximately 72 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Gothenburg to Lidköping.
Yes, there is a direct train between Gothenburg and Lidköping. The service operates 5 times per day, provided by Västtrafik.
To get from Gothenburg to Lidköping, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Gothenburg to Lidköping.
The train station in Gothenburg that goes to Lidköping is Gothenburg Centralstation, and it arrives at Lidköping station.
The cheapest way to get from Gothenburg to Lidköping is by coach, costing approximately £4.
Booking trains from Gothenburg to Lidköping in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Gothenburg to Lidköping is quite scenic, offering views of lush Swedish countryside, picturesque lakes, and charming small towns along the route.
Yes, a day trip from Gothenburg to Lidköping is feasible as the travel duration is 1h 38m and the distance is 113 km. There are 61 train trips available per day.
Two to three days in Lidköping are sufficient to explore its historical sites, enjoy local cuisine, and visit nearby attractions such as Lake Vänern.
Yes, you can take the train from Gothenburg to Lidköping.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gothenburg and Lidköping
Gothenburg
Lidköping
The major train station for departures in Gothenburg is Göteborg Centralstation. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Göteborg Centralstation for your trip from Gothenburg to Lidköping.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
Wifi
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
Lockers
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
Dining
- Burger King
- Espresso House
- Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill
- Franks gatukök
- Fruit & Berry
- Happy M Kitchen
- Le Croissant
- Lilla London
- Metropolitan
- Mr. Shou
- & many more
Accessibility
- 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.
Hotel
- Hotel Royal
- Hotel Pigalle
- ProfilHotels | Opera
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
Information Desk
- Opposite the taxi station.
Public transport options for Göteborg Centralstation
- Tram lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13
- Bus lines: 60327, 61327, Flygbussarna
- Train lines: 029, FLX, MTRX, SJ Regionaltåg, SJ SJ3000, SJ X2000, Tågab, Västtågen, Öresundståg
Göteborg Domkyrkan
information
Göteborg Gamlestaden Station
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
The major train station for arrivals in Lidköping is Lidköping station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lidköping station for your journey to Lidköping from Gothenburg.
Lidköping station
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
Number of platforms
2Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road.
Dining
- Restaurang Italia
- Rådhuskonditoriet
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- SEK 10
Hotel
- Best Western Plus Edward Hotel
- Stadshotellet Lidköping
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for regional trains
- Hall 2: bus connections
Public transport options for Lidköping station
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional trains to Gothenburg and Mariestad
Framnäs City station
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMWCHotelBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Lidköping, Isstadion
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