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Göta kanalmuseum
Museum about the Göta Canal and Sjötorp’s shipping history. Exhibits explain lock building, trade and life on one of Sweden’s best-known waterways.
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 £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
To travel from Gothenburg to Mariestad you need to make at least one change.
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Trains from Gothenburg to Mariestad run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 156 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 156 km |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:44 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Gothenburg to Mariestad.
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Mariestad trains for tomorrow, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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2028 VR+ 500 Västtrafik | 8:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h36 | 11:00 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
2028 VR+ 500 Västtrafik | 8:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h23 | 10:47 Mariestad | 1 change | |
170 SJ+ 500 Västtrafik | 8:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h31 | 12:00 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
170 SJ+ 500 Västtrafik | 8:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h18 | 11:47 Mariestad | 1 change | |
428 SJ+ 500 Västtrafik | 9:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h36 | 11:47 Mariestad | 1 change | |
428 SJ+ 500 Västtrafik | 9:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h49 | 12:00 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
3536 Västtrafik · 3440 Västtrafik · 500 Västtrafik | 9:16 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h31 | 12:47 Mariestad | 2 changes | |
3536 Västtrafik · 3440 Västtrafik · 500 Västtrafik | 9:16 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h44 | 13:00 Mariestad station | 2 changes | |
3536 Västtrafik+ 172 SJ+ 500 Västtrafik | 9:16 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h31 | 12:47 Mariestad | 2 changes | |
3536 Västtrafik+ 172 SJ+ 504 Västtrafik | 9:16 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h06 | 12:22 Mariestad station | 2 changes | |
100 Västtrafik · 13832 Västtrafik · 13312 Västtrafik | 9:24 Gothenburg | 4h43 | 14:07 Mariestad station | 2 changes | |
31 Västtrafik · 17340 Västtrafik · 13827 Västtrafik · 13312 Västtrafik | 10:24 Göteborg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen | 3h43 | 14:07 Mariestad station | 3 changes | |
2032 VR+ 500 Västtrafik | 10:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h23 | 12:47 Mariestad | 1 change | |
2032 VR+ 500 Västtrafik | 10:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h36 | 13:00 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
174 SJ+ 500 Västtrafik | 10:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h31 | 14:00 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
174 SJ+ 500 Västtrafik | 10:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h18 | 13:47 Mariestad | 1 change | |
2034 VR+ 500 Västtrafik | 11:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h36 | 14:00 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
2034 VR+ 500 Västtrafik | 11:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h23 | 13:47 Mariestad | 1 change | |
3446 Västtrafik · 500 Västtrafik | 11:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h17 | 14:47 Mariestad | 1 change | |
3446 Västtrafik · 504 Västtrafik | 11:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h52 | 14:22 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
434 SJ+ 500 Västtrafik | 12:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h36 | 14:47 Mariestad | 1 change | |
434 SJ+ 500 Västtrafik | 12:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h49 | 15:00 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
3548 Västtrafik · 3452 Västtrafik · 500 Västtrafik | 12:16 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h44 | 16:00 Mariestad station | 2 changes | |
3548 Västtrafik · 3452 Västtrafik · 500 Västtrafik | 12:16 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h31 | 15:47 Mariestad | 2 changes | |
180 SJ+ 500 Västtrafik | 13:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h18 | 15:47 Mariestad | 1 change | |
180 SJ+ 500 Västtrafik | 13:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h31 | 16:00 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
438 SJ+ 500 Västtrafik | 14:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h49 | 17:00 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
438 SJ+ 9392 BT Buss | 14:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h16 | 16:27 Mariestad | 1 change | |
3556 Västtrafik · 3458 Västtrafik · 500 Västtrafik | 14:16 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h31 | 17:47 Mariestad | 2 changes | |
3556 Västtrafik · 3458 Västtrafik · 500 Västtrafik | 14:16 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h44 | 18:00 Mariestad station | 2 changes | |
182 SJ+ 500 Västtrafik | 14:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h31 | 18:00 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
182 SJ+ 500 Västtrafik | 14:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h18 | 17:47 Mariestad | 1 change | |
2072 VR+ 500 Västtrafik | 15:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h23 | 17:47 Mariestad | 1 change | |
2072 VR+ 500 Västtrafik | 15:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h36 | 18:00 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
184 SJ+ 500 Västtrafik | 15:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h18 | 18:47 Mariestad | 1 change | |
442 SJ+ 500 Västtrafik | 16:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h36 | 18:47 Mariestad | 1 change | |
3466 Västtrafik · 504 Västtrafik | 16:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h22 | 18:52 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
3466 Västtrafik · 504 Västtrafik · 500 Västtrafik | 16:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h44 | 19:14 Mariestad | 2 changes | |
3466 Västtrafik · 500 Västtrafik | 16:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h16 | 19:46 Mariestad | 1 change | |
3568 Västtrafik · 3472 Västtrafik · 504 Västtrafik | 17:16 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h35 | 20:51 Mariestad station | 2 changes | |
3568 Västtrafik · 3472 Västtrafik · 500 Västtrafik | 17:16 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h30 | 20:46 Mariestad | 2 changes | |
2046 VR+ 500 Västtrafik | 17:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h22 | 19:46 Mariestad | 1 change | |
2046 VR+ 500 Västtrafik | 17:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h34 | 19:58 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
188 SJ+ 500 Västtrafik | 17:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h17 | 20:46 Mariestad | 1 change | |
188 SJ+ 504 Västtrafik | 17:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h22 | 20:51 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
446 SJ+ 500 Västtrafik | 18:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h35 | 20:46 Mariestad | 1 change | |
446 SJ+ 500 Västtrafik | 18:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h47 | 20:58 Mariestad station | 1 change | |
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Museum about the Göta Canal and Sjötorp’s shipping history. Exhibits explain lock building, trade and life on one of Sweden’s best-known waterways.
Local museum presenting Mariestad’s history, culture and changing town life. A useful introduction before exploring the streets and waterfront.
Working studio and small gallery focused on local art and ceramics. A pleasant stop for visitors interested in craft and contemporary regional design.
Harbour area with promenades, boats and broad lake views. It is one of the best places for a walk, especially in summer and at sunset.
Nature reserve on the Vänern shore with birdlife, shoreline paths and open views. A local favourite for walking and enjoying Mariestad’s waterside landscape.
Canal-side village area with locks, marina and walking paths. It is a rewarding excursion from Mariestad, combining engineering heritage with waterside scenery.
A creamy fish stew from nearby Lake Vänern, often made with pike-perch or perch. It reflects local freshwater fishing and West Swedish home cooking.
Cold-smoked or hot-smoked salmon from Vänern is a regional classic, valued for the lake’s fishing heritage and often served simply with potatoes or bread.
Pickled herring is central to Swedish food traditions. In Mariestad it is commonly eaten at festive tables with potatoes, sour cream and crispbread.
Well-known bakery and café for Swedish fika, sandwiches and pastries. Good for coffee, lighter lunches and traditional baked treats.
Popular central restaurant serving pizza, pasta and grilled dishes in a relaxed setting. A dependable casual option in Mariestad.
Waterside venue in Mariestad’s guest harbour area, known for simple meals, drinks and a pleasant summer atmosphere by Lake Vänern.
Mariestad is moderate for Sweden: dining and hotels cost more than in much of Europe, but local buses and simple meals stay manageable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Taxi fares are not usually tipped beyond rounding up. Cafés do not expect tips.
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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.

Most Gothenburg to Mariestad trains use the Göteborg Centralstation to Mariestad station station pair, with some services arriving at Lugnaas station. Use this guide to compare Gothenburg and Mariestad 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 Gamlestaden Station is 3 km from Gothenburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Göteborg Gamlestaden Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Göteborg Gamlestaden Station.
Available at Göteborg Gamlestaden Station: Parking.
Available at Göteborg Gamlestaden Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg Gamlestaden Station.
Mariestad station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurang Sjöboden, Dinners Mariestad
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Ticket office support is available at Mariestad station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Mariestad station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mariestad station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mariestad station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mariestad station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Wictoria, Mariestads Stadshotell, Rasta Mariestad.
Lugnaas station is 10 km from Mariestad city centre. Public transport options include:
Lugnaas station has practical services for this route, including Parking and Dining.
Food and drink options are available at Lugnaas station.
Available at Lugnaas station: Parking.
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