Gothenburg to Västervik train with SJ

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg to Västervik

Showing times and prices for 19 Jun

Cheapest price

£40

Average price

£61

Fastest journey

5 h 38 m

Average duration

5 h 44 m

Trains per day

26

Distance

277 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Västervik is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Gothenburg to Västervik will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.

Fast trains

To travel from Gothenburg to Västervik you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • Västtrafik3446 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik+Lanstrafiken325 Kalmar LT (smågods)
    11:376h08
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    17:45Västervik
    £401One-way
    2 changes
  • Västtrafik3446 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik+Lanstrafiken325 Kalmar LT (smågods)
    11:376h05
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    17:42Västervik
    £401One-way
    2 changes
  • SJ168 SJ+Västtrafik7217 Västtrafik+Lanstrafiken325 Kalmar LT (smågods)
    7:366h09
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    13:45Västervik
    £431One-way
    2 changes
  • SJ168 SJ+Västtrafik7217 Västtrafik+Lanstrafiken325 Kalmar LT (smågods)
    7:366h06
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    13:42Västervik
    £431One-way
    2 changes
  • SJ164 SJ+Västtrafik7209 Västtrafik+Lanstrafiken325 Kalmar LT (smågods) · 35 Kalmar LT (smågods)
    5:366h06
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    11:42Västervik
    £471One-way
    3 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Gothenburg to Västervik

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Västervik among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £26.

Distance: 277 km

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Live departures

Gothenburg to Västervik train times

The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Västervik trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Tickets
SJ164 SJ+Västtrafik7209 Västtrafik+Lanstrafiken325 Kalmar LT (smågods) · 35 Kalmar LT (smågods)5:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
6h06
11:42 Västervik3 changes
SJ164 SJ+Västtrafik7209 Västtrafik+Lanstrafiken325 Kalmar LT (smågods) · 35 Kalmar LT (smågods)5:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
6h09
11:45 Västervik3 changes
SJ168 SJ+Västtrafik7217 Västtrafik+Lanstrafiken325 Kalmar LT (smågods)7:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
6h09
13:45 Västervik2 changes
SJ168 SJ+Västtrafik7217 Västtrafik+Lanstrafiken325 Kalmar LT (smågods)7:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
6h06
13:42 Västervik2 changes
SJ426 X 2000+Malartag12119 Mälartåg+Lanstrafiken1 Kalmar LT (smågods)+Krösatågen28877 Krösatåg8:17 Gothenburg Centralstation
5h57
14:14 Västervik3 changes
SJ426 X 2000+Malartag12119 Mälartåg+Krösatågen28877 Krösatåg8:17 Gothenburg Centralstation
5h38
13:55 Västervik2 changes
SJ170 SJ+Västtrafik7223 Västtrafik+SJ592 X 2000+Lanstrafiken185 Kalmar LT (smågods)8:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
6h27
15:03 Västervik3 changes
SJ170 SJ+Västtrafik7223 Västtrafik+SJ592 X 2000+Lanstrafiken185 Kalmar LT (smågods)8:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
6h29
15:05 Västervik3 changes
SJ172 SJ+Västtrafik7225 Västtrafik+Lanstrafiken325 Kalmar LT (smågods) · 35 Kalmar LT (smågods)9:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
6h06
15:42 Västervik3 changes
SJ172 SJ+Västtrafik7225 Västtrafik+Lanstrafiken325 Kalmar LT (smågods) · 35 Kalmar LT (smågods)9:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
6h09
15:45 Västervik3 changes
SJ430 X 2000+Malartag12127 Mälartåg+Lanstrafiken185 Kalmar LT (smågods)10:17 Gothenburg Centralstation
5h43
16:00 Västervik2 changes
SJ430 X 2000+Malartag12127 Mälartåg+Lanstrafiken185 Kalmar LT (smågods)10:17 Gothenburg Centralstation
5h41
15:58 Västervik2 changes
Västtrafik3446 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik+Lanstrafiken325 Kalmar LT (smågods)11:37 Gothenburg Centralstation
6h08
17:45 Västervik2 changes
Västtrafik3446 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik+Lanstrafiken325 Kalmar LT (smågods)11:37 Gothenburg Centralstation
6h05
17:42 Västervik2 changes
SJ434 X 2000+Malartag12135 Mälartåg+Lanstrafiken35 Kalmar LT (smågods)+Krösatågen28881 Krösatåg12:17 Gothenburg Centralstation
6h00
18:17 Västervik3 changes
SJ434 X 2000+Malartag12135 Mälartåg+Krösatågen28881 Krösatåg12:17 Gothenburg Centralstation
5h41
17:58 Västervik2 changes
SJ180 SJ+Västtrafik7241 Västtrafik+Lanstrafiken325 Kalmar LT (smågods) · 35 Kalmar LT (smågods)13:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
6h09
19:45 Västervik3 changes
SJ180 SJ+Västtrafik7241 Västtrafik+Lanstrafiken325 Kalmar LT (smågods) · 35 Kalmar LT (smågods)13:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
6h06
19:42 Västervik3 changes
SJ184 SJ+Västtrafik7249 Västtrafik+Lanstrafiken325 Kalmar LT (smågods) · 35 Kalmar LT (smågods)15:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
6h06
21:42 Västervik3 changes
SJ184 SJ+Västtrafik7249 Västtrafik+Lanstrafiken325 Kalmar LT (smågods) · 35 Kalmar LT (smågods)15:36 Gothenburg Centralstation
6h09
21:45 Västervik3 changes
SJ339 SJ+Lanstrafiken160 Kalmar LT (smågods)16:04 Gothenburg Centralstation
7h47
23:51 Västervik1 change
SJ339 SJ+Lanstrafiken160 Kalmar LT (smågods)16:04 Gothenburg Centralstation
7h45
23:49 Västervik1 change
Oresundstag1127 Öresundstågen · 1120 Öresundstågen+Lanstrafiken160 Kalmar LT (smågods)16:55 Gothenburg Centralstation
16h56
9:51 Västervik2 changes
Oresundstag1127 Öresundstågen · 1120 Öresundstågen+Lanstrafiken160 Kalmar LT (smågods)16:55 Gothenburg Centralstation
16h54
9:49 Västervik2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Västervik

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Trains from Gothenburg to Västervik run on average 40 times per day, taking around 4h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 277 km distance in 5h 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 £20
Distance
277 km
Average train duration
4h 54m
Cheapest ticket price
£26
Trains per day
40
Fastest train
5h 38m
First train
0:03
Last train
23:52
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
14 days
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 £20

Train companies: SJ, VR from Gothenburg to Västervik trainsSJ, VR trains will get you between Gothenburg and Västervik from £20. 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
5h 38m
Cheapest Price
£46
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

FAQs: Gothenburg to Västervik train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Västervik 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 Västervik, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Gothenburg to Västervik can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £26, while the average price tends to be around £43.
The train journey from Gothenburg to Västervik covers a distance of 277 km and takes approximately 5h 38m. Trains run 40 per day.
The train distance from Gothenburg to Västervik is 277 km.
The first train from Gothenburg to Västervik leaves at 0:03.
The last train from Gothenburg to Västervik departs at 23:52.
Trains from Gothenburg to Västervik run approximately 40 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Gothenburg to Västervik.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Gothenburg to Västervik.
To get from Gothenburg to Västervik, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Gothenburg to Västervik.
The cheapest way to get from Gothenburg to Västervik is by coach, costing approximately £20.
Booking trains from Gothenburg to Västervik 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 Västervik offers scenic views of the Swedish countryside, including lush forests, picturesque lakes, and charming small towns, making it a visually appealing experience.
A day trip from Gothenburg to Västervik is not feasible as the journey takes 5h 38m. Although the distance is 277 km, there are 32 trips per day by train.
To fully experience Västervik's charming archipelago, historic sites like Stegeholm Castle ruins, and its vibrant cultural scene, plan for a stay of 2 to 3 days.
Yes, you can take the train from Gothenburg to Västervik.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Gothenburg and Västervik

Gothenburg
Västervik
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 Västervik.
Amenities at train station
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LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
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TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use
Lockers
Lockers
  • There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code
Dining
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
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
  • Hotel Royal
  • Hotel Pigalle
  • ProfilHotels | Opera
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
Information Desk
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
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Göteborg Domkyrkan
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