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Linneanum
Museum in Linnaeus's former home and garden, showing his life, work and the world of eighteenth-century science in Uppsala.
Cheapest price on 13 Oct
£27
Average ticket price on 13 Oct
£53
Fastest journey on 13 Oct
4 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 13 Oct
4 h 35 m
Trains on 13 Oct
48
Distance
405 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Uppsala is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Uppsala will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
To travel from Gothenburg to Uppsala you need to make at least one change.
420 SJ+
918 Mälartåg
42 Västtrafik · 5 Västtrafik · 3420 Västtrafik+
162 SJ
432 SJ+
946 Mälartåg
2012 VR+
266 SJ
42 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik · 3426 Västtrafik+
166 SJ
2006 VR+
928 Mälartåg
430 SJ+
940 Mälartåg
428 SJ+
936 Mälartåg
426 SJ+
932 Mälartåg
422 SJ+
924 MälartågTrains from Gothenburg to Uppsala run on average 56 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 405 km distance in 3h 53m.
Distance 405 km |
Average train duration 4h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 56 |
Fastest train 3h 53m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Uppsala trains for today, Monday 12 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
434 SJ+ 950 Mälartåg | 12:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h38 | 16:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
2036 VR+ 280 SJ | 12:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h45 | 17:09 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
178 SJ+ 774 UL | 12:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h35 | 18:04 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
178 SJ+ 10966 Mälartåg · 138 Mälartåg | 12:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h24 | 17:53 Uppsala Central Station | 2 changes | |
436 SJ+ 20954 Mälartåg | 13:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h38 | 17:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
180 SJ+ 774 UL | 13:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h32 | 19:01 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
438 SJ+ 20958 Mälartåg | 14:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h38 | 18:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
182 SJ+ 774 UL | 14:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h31 | 20:00 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
440 SJ+ 964 Mälartåg | 15:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h38 | 19:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
2042 VR+ 286 SJ | 15:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h45 | 20:09 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
184 SJ · 288 SJ+ 144 Mälartåg | 15:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h40 | 21:09 Uppsala Central Station | 2 changes | |
184 SJ+ 804 UL | 15:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h02 | 21:31 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
442 SJ+ 970 Mälartåg | 16:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h38 | 20:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
186 SJ+ 804 UL | 16:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h01 | 22:30 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
444 SJ+ 976 Mälartåg | 17:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h38 | 21:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
2046 VR+ 866 Mälartåg | 17:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h51 | 22:15 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
446 SJ+ 982 Mälartåg | 18:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h38 | 22:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
448 SJ+ 988 Mälartåg | 19:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h38 | 23:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
2050 VR+ 40 SL | 19:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h10 | 0:34 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
192 SJ+ 773 UL | 19:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 11h26 | 6:55 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
450 SJ+ 10994 Mälartåg | 20:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h37 | 0:48 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
2052 VR+ 593 SL | 20:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h55 | 2:19 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
495 SJ · 2 SJ · 12 SJ+ 1836 Skånetrafiken | 20:39 Gothenburg Centralstation | 10h36 | 7:15 Uppsala Central Station | 3 changes | |
| Tuesday 13 October | |||||
42 Västtrafik · 5 Västtrafik · 3420 Västtrafik+ 924 Mälartåg | 1:12 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 10h01 | 11:13 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 4 changes | |
42 Västtrafik · 5 Västtrafik+ 420 SJ+ 918 Mälartåg | 1:12 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 9h01 | 10:13 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 4 changes | |
42 Västtrafik · 5 Västtrafik · 3420 Västtrafik+ 162 SJ | 1:12 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 9h19 | 10:31 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 5 changes | |
42 Västtrafik · 5 Västtrafik+ 420 SJ+ 918 Mälartåg | 1:12 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 9h01 | 10:13 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 4 changes | |
42 Västtrafik · 5 Västtrafik · 3420 Västtrafik+ 924 Mälartåg | 1:12 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 10h01 | 11:13 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 4 changes | |
42 Västtrafik · 5 Västtrafik · 3420 Västtrafik+ 162 SJ | 1:12 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 9h19 | 10:31 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 5 changes | |
3420 Västtrafik+ 924 Mälartåg | 4:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h19 | 10:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
3420 Västtrafik+ 162 SJ+ 804 UL | 4:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h39 | 10:09 Uppsala Central Station | 2 changes | |
42 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik+ 2012 VR+ 266 SJ | 4:44 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5h53 | 10:37 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 4 changes | |
42 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik+ 164 SJ+ 804 UL | 4:44 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 6h33 | 11:17 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 4 changes | |
420 SJ+ 918 Mälartåg | 5:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h38 | 9:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
42 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik+ 422 SJ+ 924 Mälartåg | 5:13 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 6h00 | 11:13 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 4 changes | |
2012 VR+ 266 SJ | 5:25 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h45 | 10:10 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
164 SJ+ 804 UL | 5:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h38 | 11:07 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
42 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik · 3426 Västtrafik+ 166 SJ | 5:42 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 6h41 | 12:23 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 5 changes | |
42 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik+ 2004 VR+ 268 SJ | 5:42 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5h56 | 11:38 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 4 changes | |
422 SJ+ 924 Mälartåg | 6:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h38 | 10:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
2004 VR+ 268 SJ | 6:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h45 | 11:09 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
3426 Västtrafik+ 166 SJ+ 804 UL · 5 UL | 6:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h43 | 12:13 Uppsala | 3 changes | |
3426 Västtrafik+ 166 SJ+ 804 UL | 6:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h39 | 12:09 Uppsala Central Station | 2 changes | |
42 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik+ 168 SJ+ 804 UL | 6:44 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 6h45 | 13:29 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 4 changes | |
42 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik+ 2006 VR+ 928 Mälartåg | 6:44 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5h30 | 12:14 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 4 changes | |
2006 VR+ 928 Mälartåg | 7:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h25 | 11:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
42 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik+ 426 SJ+ 932 Mälartåg | 7:29 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan | 5h45 | 13:14 Uppsala Djäknegatan | 4 changes | |
426 SJ+ 932 Mälartåg | 8:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h38 | 12:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
170 SJ+ 8532 Mälartåg | 8:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h40 | 14:09 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
428 SJ+ 936 Mälartåg | 9:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h38 | 13:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
172 SJ+ 4132 Mälartåg · 838 Mälartåg | 9:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h46 | 15:15 Uppsala Central Station | 2 changes | |
172 SJ+ 804 UL | 9:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h51 | 15:20 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
430 SJ+ 940 Mälartåg | 10:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h38 | 14:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
2032 VR+ 838 Mälartåg | 10:24 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h51 | 15:15 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
174 SJ+ 774 UL | 10:29 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h34 | 16:03 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
432 SJ+ 946 Mälartåg | 11:11 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h38 | 15:49 Uppsala Central Station | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Museum in Linnaeus's former home and garden, showing his life, work and the world of eighteenth-century science in Uppsala.
Museum inside Gustavianum with university collections, including the Augsburg Art Cabinet and the anatomical theatre.
Art museum in Uppsala Castle with modern and contemporary works, temporary exhibitions and fine views from the castle hill.
Botanical garden with baroque design, seasonal planting and the tropical Linnaean greenhouse. Popular for relaxing and strolling.
Historic district north of the centre with royal mounds, open landscapes and a museum. A rewarding area for walking and history.
Riverside path through central Uppsala with bridges, greenery and historic buildings. Ideal for a gentle city walk.
Saffron bun traditionally baked for Saint Lucy’s Day in Uppland and Uppsala. Soft, lightly sweet and strongly linked to local winter celebrations.
Cardamom bun served in cafés across Uppsala. A classic Swedish fika pastry, valued for its aromatic spice and everyday local coffee culture.
Layered cream cake with sponge, jam and custard, commonly eaten in Uppsala cafés. A long-standing Swedish celebratory dessert tradition.
Elegant dining room serving refined Nordic tasting menus in central Uppsala. Best for a polished special-occasion meal.
Classic café by Fyrisån popular for fika, sandwiches and pastries. A dependable stop for local coffee culture in a central location.
Historic cellar restaurant known for hearty Swedish dishes and a traditional atmosphere near Uppsala Cathedral.
Uppsala is pricier than many European cities. Hotels, dining and drinks add up, though buses and trains are reasonable by Swedish standards.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Taxi fares are fixed in app or meter; rounding up is optional. No tip expected in cafés.
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Uppsala Centralstation -> Stora Torget, Uppsala
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Uppsala 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 Uppsala, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Gothenburg to Uppsala trains use the Göteborg Centralstation to Uppsala, Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Gothenburg and Uppsala 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.
Uppsala, Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Stationen, Kitchen & Table Uppsala
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Uppsala, Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Uppsala, Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Uppsala, Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Uppsala, Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Uppsala, Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Uppsala, Elite Hotel Academia, Clarion Hotel Gillet.
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