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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg to Vadstena
Showing times and prices for 20 Jun
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
4 h 43 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
191 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Vadstena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Vadstena will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Fast trains
To travel from Gothenburg to Vadstena you need to make at least 2 changes.
180 SJ+
8173 Tåg i Bergslagen+
612 Östgötatrafiken13:364h51Gothenburg Centralstation18:27Vadstena£341One-way2 changes- 180 SJ+612 Östgötatrafiken+8173 Tåg i Bergslagen13:364h43Gothenburg Centralstation18:19Vadstena£341One-way2 changes
- 180 SJ+8173 Tåg i Bergslagen+612 Östgötatrafiken13:364h44Gothenburg Centralstation18:20Vadstena£341One-way2 changes
- 172 SJ+8169 Tåg i Bergslagen+612 Östgötatrafiken9:364h44Gothenburg Centralstation14:20Vadstena£461One-way2 changes
- 172 SJ+8169 Tåg i Bergslagen+612 Östgötatrafiken9:364h51Gothenburg Centralstation14:27Vadstena£461One-way2 changes
- 180 SJ+612 Östgötatrafiken+8173 Tåg i Bergslagen13:364h43Gothenburg Centralstation18:19Vadstena£341One-way2 changes
- 172 SJ+612 Östgötatrafiken+8169 Tåg i Bergslagen9:364h43Gothenburg Centralstation14:19Vadstena£461One-way2 changes
- 172 SJ+8169 Tåg i Bergslagen+612 Östgötatrafiken9:364h44Gothenburg Centralstation14:20Vadstena£461One-way2 changes
- 180 SJ+8173 Tåg i Bergslagen+612 Östgötatrafiken13:364h44Gothenburg Centralstation18:20Vadstena£341One-way2 changes
- 172 SJ+8169 Tåg i Bergslagen+612 Östgötatrafiken9:364h51Gothenburg Centralstation14:27Vadstena£461One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Gothenburg to Vadstena
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Vadstena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 191 km
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4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gothenburg to Vadstena train times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Vadstena trains for today, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 164 SJ+8163 Tåg i Bergslagen+612 Östgötatrafiken | 5:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h51 | 10:27 Vadstena | 2 changes | |
| 164 SJ+8163 Tåg i Bergslagen+612 Östgötatrafiken | 5:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h43 | 10:19 Vadstena | 2 changes | |
| 164 SJ+8163 Tåg i Bergslagen+612 Östgötatrafiken | 5:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h44 | 10:20 Vadstena | 2 changes | |
 3426 Västtrafik · 7213 Västtrafik+528 X 2000+8727 Östgötatrafiken | 6:37 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h43 | 12:20 Vadstena | 4 changes | |
| 3426 Västtrafik · 7213 Västtrafik+528 X 2000+8727 Östgötatrafiken | 6:37 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h50 | 12:27 Vadstena | 4 changes | |
| 3426 Västtrafik · 7213 Västtrafik+528 X 2000+8727 Östgötatrafiken | 6:37 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h42 | 12:19 Vadstena | 4 changes | |
426 X 2000+8731 Östgötatrafiken · 612 Östgötatrafiken+ 12119 Mälartåg | 8:17 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h03 | 13:20 Vadstena | 3 changes | |
| 426 X 2000+8731 Östgötatrafiken · 612 Östgötatrafiken+12119 Mälartåg | 8:17 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h02 | 13:19 Vadstena | 3 changes | |
| 426 X 2000+8731 Östgötatrafiken · 612 Östgötatrafiken+12119 Mälartåg | 8:17 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h10 | 13:27 Vadstena | 3 changes | |
| 172 SJ+8169 Tåg i Bergslagen+612 Östgötatrafiken | 9:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h43 | 14:19 Vadstena | 2 changes | |
| 172 SJ+8169 Tåg i Bergslagen+612 Östgötatrafiken | 9:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h44 | 14:20 Vadstena | 2 changes | |
| 172 SJ+8169 Tåg i Bergslagen+612 Östgötatrafiken | 9:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h51 | 14:27 Vadstena | 2 changes | |
| 430 X 2000+12127 Mälartåg+8739 Östgötatrafiken · 612 Östgötatrafiken | 10:17 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h02 | 15:19 Vadstena | 3 changes | |
| 430 X 2000+8739 Östgötatrafiken · 612 Östgötatrafiken+12127 Mälartåg | 10:17 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h03 | 15:20 Vadstena | 3 changes | |
| 430 X 2000+8739 Östgötatrafiken · 612 Östgötatrafiken+12127 Mälartåg | 10:17 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h10 | 15:27 Vadstena | 3 changes | |
 2032 VR Snabbtåg+665 SJ+8171 Tåg i Bergslagen+661 Östgötatrafiken | 10:32 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h39 | 16:11 Vadstena | 3 changes | |
| 2032 VR Snabbtåg+665 SJ+8171 Tåg i Bergslagen+661 Östgötatrafiken | 10:32 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h34 | 16:06 Vadstena | 3 changes | |
| 2032 VR Snabbtåg+665 SJ+8171 Tåg i Bergslagen+661 Östgötatrafiken | 10:32 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h33 | 16:05 Vadstena | 3 changes | |
| 174 SJ+8171 Tåg i Bergslagen+661 Östgötatrafiken | 10:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h30 | 16:06 Vadstena | 2 changes | |
| 174 SJ+8171 Tåg i Bergslagen+661 Östgötatrafiken | 10:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h29 | 16:05 Vadstena | 2 changes | |
| 174 SJ+8171 Tåg i Bergslagen+661 Östgötatrafiken | 10:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h35 | 16:11 Vadstena | 2 changes | |
| 180 SJ+8173 Tåg i Bergslagen+612 Östgötatrafiken | 13:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h51 | 18:27 Vadstena | 2 changes | |
| 180 SJ+8173 Tåg i Bergslagen+612 Östgötatrafiken | 13:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h44 | 18:20 Vadstena | 2 changes | |
| 180 SJ+8173 Tåg i Bergslagen+612 Östgötatrafiken | 13:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h43 | 18:19 Vadstena | 2 changes | |
| 184 SJ+7249 Västtrafik+546 X 2000+8761 Östgötatrafiken | 15:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h43 | 21:19 Vadstena | 4 changes | |
| 184 SJ+7249 Västtrafik+546 X 2000+8761 Östgötatrafiken | 15:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h51 | 21:27 Vadstena | 4 changes | |
| 184 SJ+7249 Västtrafik+546 X 2000+8761 Östgötatrafiken | 15:36 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h44 | 21:20 Vadstena | 4 changes | |
344 SJ+520 Östgötatrafiken · 612 Östgötatrafiken+ 1165 Öresundstågen | 20:55 Gothenburg Centralstation | 13h32 | 10:27 Vadstena | 4 changes | |
| 344 SJ+520 Östgötatrafiken · 612 Östgötatrafiken+1165 Öresundstågen | 20:55 Gothenburg Centralstation | 13h24 | 10:19 Vadstena | 4 changes | |
| 344 SJ+520 Östgötatrafiken · 612 Östgötatrafiken+11159 Öresundstågen | 20:55 Gothenburg Centralstation | 13h25 | 10:20 Vadstena | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Vadstena
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Trains from Gothenburg to Vadstena run on average 22 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:34, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 191 km distance in 4h 30m.
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 £11
Distance 191 km |
Average train duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 4h 30m |
First train 4:34 |
Last train 23:35 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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 £11
Train companies: SJ, Västtrafik from Gothenburg to Vadstena trainsSJ, Västtrafik trains will get you between Gothenburg and Vadstena from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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
4h 30m
Cheapest Price
£28
SJ frequency
17 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
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
5h 42m
Cheapest Price
£33
Västtrafik frequency
8 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
FAQs: Gothenburg to Vadstena train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Vadstena 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 Vadstena, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Gothenburg to Vadstena can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £28, while the average price tends to be around £40.
The train journey from Gothenburg to Vadstena covers a distance of 191 km and takes approximately 4h 30m. Trains run 22 per day.
The train distance from Gothenburg to Vadstena is 191 km.
The first train from Gothenburg to Vadstena leaves at 4:34.
The last train from Gothenburg to Vadstena departs at 23:35.
Trains from Gothenburg to Vadstena run approximately 22 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Gothenburg to Vadstena.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Gothenburg to Vadstena.
To get from Gothenburg to Vadstena, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Gothenburg to Vadstena.
The cheapest way to get from Gothenburg to Vadstena is by coach, costing approximately £11.
Booking trains from Gothenburg to Vadstena 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 Vadstena offers scenic views of lush countryside, picturesque lakes, and charming Swedish towns, providing travellers with a visually pleasant experience.
A day trip from Gothenburg to Vadstena is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 30m each way. However, there are 22 trains per day for this route. The distance is 191 km.
Two to three days in Vadstena are typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, including Vadstena Castle, the Abbey, and the charming old town.
Yes, you can take the train from Gothenburg to Vadstena.
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Important Stations and Airports in Gothenburg and Vadstena
Gothenburg
Vadstena
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 Vadstena.
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
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Göteborg Grönsakstorget
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The major train station for arrivals in Vadstena is Vadstena, Hovtullen. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Vadstena, Hovtullen for your journey to Vadstena from Gothenburg.
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