The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg to Mariestad
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Mariestad is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Mariestad will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 5 trains that leave Gothenburg for Mariestad every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 156 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gothenburg to Mariestad
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Mariestad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £11.
Distance: 156 km
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2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gothenburg to Mariestad train times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Mariestad trains for today, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3420 Västtrafik · 504 Västtrafik | 03:37 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h20 | 05:57 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
400 X 2000+ 504 Västtrafik | 04:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h27 | 06:38 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
420 X 2000 · 400 X 2000+ 504 Västtrafik | 04:17 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h21 | 06:38 Mariestad station | 2 changes | |
420 X 2000+ 500 Västtrafik | 04:17 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h30 | 06:47 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
164 SJ+ 500 Västtrafik | 04:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h41 | 07:17 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
422 X 2000+ 500 Västtrafik | 05:17 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h30 | 07:47 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
166 SJ+ 500 Västtrafik | 05:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h37 | 08:13 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
424 X 2000+ 500 Västtrafik | 06:17 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h26 | 08:43 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
168 SJ+ 500 Västtrafik | 06:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h37 | 09:13 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
426 X 2000+ 500 Västtrafik | 07:17 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h26 | 09:43 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
3302 Västtrafik | 07:48 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h27 | 10:15 Mariestad station | 0 changesdirect | |
428 X 2000+ 500 Västtrafik | 08:17 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h28 | 10:45 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
172 SJ+ 500 Västtrafik | 08:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h39 | 11:15 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
3304 Västtrafik | 09:10 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h29 | 11:39 Mariestad station | 0 changesdirect | |
430 X 2000+ 500 Västtrafik | 09:17 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h28 | 11:45 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
174 SJ+ 500 Västtrafik | 09:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h39 | 12:15 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
432 X 2000+ 500 Västtrafik | 10:17 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h28 | 12:45 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
176 SJ+ 500 Västtrafik | 10:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h39 | 13:15 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
434 X 2000+ 500 Västtrafik | 11:17 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h31 | 13:48 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
178 SJ+ 500 Västtrafik | 11:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h42 | 14:18 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
436 X 2000+ 500 Västtrafik | 12:17 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h31 | 14:48 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
180 SJ+ 504 Västtrafik | 12:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h17 | 14:53 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
3306 Västtrafik | 12:48 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h31 | 15:19 Mariestad station | 0 changesdirect | |
438 X 2000+ 500 Västtrafik | 13:17 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h34 | 15:51 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
182 SJ+ 504 Västtrafik | 13:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h27 | 16:03 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
440 X 2000+ 500 Västtrafik | 14:17 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h28 | 16:45 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
184 SJ+ 504 Västtrafik | 14:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h27 | 17:03 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
186 SJ+ 504 Västtrafik | 15:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h24 | 18:00 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
3308 Västtrafik | 15:48 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h22 | 18:10 Mariestad station | 0 changesdirect | |
188 SJ+ 504 Västtrafik | 16:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h24 | 19:00 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
190 SJ+ 504 Västtrafik | 17:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h24 | 20:00 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
192 SJ+ 504 Västtrafik | 18:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h24 | 21:00 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
3482 Västtrafik · 504 Västtrafik | 19:37 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h23 | 22:00 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
3486 Västtrafik · 500 Västtrafik | 20:37 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h23 | 00:00 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Mariestad
Trains from Gothenburg to Mariestad run on average 35 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 156 km distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 156 km |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 35 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:53 |
Train companies: Västtrafik, SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Gothenburg to Mariestad trainsVästtrafik, SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Gothenburg and Mariestad from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gothenburg to Mariestad train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Mariestad 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 Mariestad, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gothenburg and Mariestad
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
- Burger King
- Espresso House
- Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill
- Franks gatukök
- Fruit & Berry
- Happy M Kitchen
- Le Croissant
- Lilla London
- Metropolitan
- Mr. Shou
- & many more
- 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 Royal
- Hotel Pigalle
- ProfilHotels | Opera
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- Opposite the taxi station.
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces.
- Restaurang Sjöboden
- Dinners Mariestad
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- SEK 10
- Hotel Wictoria
- Mariestads Stadshotell
- Rasta Mariestad
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Bus: Several lines available
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