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Göteborgs konstmuseum
One of the city’s key museums, with Nordic art, design and crafts from earlier centuries to today in a central historic building.
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7260 Västtrafik · 3489 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik · 18 Västtrafik
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60163 SJ · 10163 SJOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Jönköping to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 130 km
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£18 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Jönköping to Gothenburg trains for today, Saturday 8 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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7212 Västtrafik · 13443 Västtrafik | 9:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 6h09 | 15:10 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
7212 Västtrafik · 13439 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik | 9:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 3h02 | 12:03 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 changes | |
7212 Västtrafik+ 10161 SJ · 60161 SJ | 9:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 2h43 | 11:44 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
7212 Västtrafik · 13449 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik | 9:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 4h49 | 13:50 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 changes | |
7216 Västtrafik · 13443 Västtrafik | 10:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 5h09 | 15:10 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
7216 Västtrafik+ 10163 SJ · 60163 SJ | 10:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 2h43 | 12:44 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
7216 Västtrafik+ 10165 SJ · 60165 SJ | 10:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 3h43 | 13:44 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
7216 Västtrafik · 13449 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik | 10:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 3h49 | 13:50 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 changes | |
7220 Västtrafik · 13445 Västtrafik | 11:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 10h09 | 21:10 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
7220 Västtrafik · 13443 Västtrafik | 11:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 4h09 | 15:10 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
7220 Västtrafik · 13449 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik | 11:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 2h49 | 13:50 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 changes | |
7224 Västtrafik · 13443 Västtrafik | 12:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 3h09 | 15:10 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
7224 Västtrafik · 13445 Västtrafik | 12:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 9h09 | 21:10 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
7224 Västtrafik · 13453 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik | 12:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 5h01 | 17:02 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 changes | |
7224 Västtrafik+ 10167 SJ+ 2029 VR Snabbtåg · 62029 VR Snabbtåg | 12:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 2h49 | 14:50 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 3 changes | |
7228 Västtrafik+ 10169 SJ · 60169 SJ | 13:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 2h43 | 15:44 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
7228 Västtrafik+ 10171 SJ · 60171 SJ | 13:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 3h43 | 16:44 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
7228 Västtrafik · 13445 Västtrafik | 13:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 8h09 | 21:10 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
7228 Västtrafik · 13453 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik | 13:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 4h01 | 17:02 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 changes | |
7232 Västtrafik · 13453 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik | 14:00 Jönköping Centralstation | 3h02 | 17:02 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 changes | |
7232 Västtrafik · 13445 Västtrafik | 14:00 Jönköping Centralstation | 7h10 | 21:10 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
7232 Västtrafik+ 10171 SJ · 60171 SJ | 14:00 Jönköping Centralstation | 2h44 | 16:44 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
7236 Västtrafik · 13445 Västtrafik | 15:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 6h09 | 21:10 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
7236 Västtrafik+ 10173 SJ · 60173 SJ | 15:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 2h43 | 17:44 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
7236 Västtrafik · 13467 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik | 15:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 3h06 | 18:07 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 changes | |
7236 Västtrafik+ 10175 SJ+ 22 Västtrafik | 15:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 4h25 | 19:26 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 changes | |
7240 Västtrafik+ 10177 SJ · 60177 SJ | 16:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 3h50 | 19:51 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
7240 Västtrafik · 13445 Västtrafik | 16:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 5h09 | 21:10 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
7240 Västtrafik+ 10175 SJ+ 22 Västtrafik | 16:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 3h25 | 19:26 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 changes | |
7244 Västtrafik · 13445 Västtrafik | 17:03 Jönköping Centralstation | 4h07 | 21:10 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
7244 Västtrafik+ 10177 SJ · 60177 SJ | 17:03 Jönköping Centralstation | 2h48 | 19:51 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
7244 Västtrafik+ 10179 SJ · 60179 SJ | 17:03 Jönköping Centralstation | 3h41 | 20:44 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
7244 Västtrafik · 13479 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik | 17:03 Jönköping Centralstation | 4h16 | 21:19 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 changes | |
7248 Västtrafik · 13479 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik | 18:03 Jönköping Centralstation | 3h16 | 21:19 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 changes | |
7248 Västtrafik+ 10181 SJ · 60181 SJ | 18:03 Jönköping Centralstation | 3h41 | 21:44 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
7248 Västtrafik+ 10183 SJ · 60183 SJ | 18:03 Jönköping Centralstation | 4h44 | 22:47 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
7248 Västtrafik+ 10179 SJ · 60179 SJ | 18:03 Jönköping Centralstation | 2h41 | 20:44 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
7252 Västtrafik+ 10181 SJ · 60181 SJ | 19:02 Jönköping Centralstation | 2h42 | 21:44 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
7252 Västtrafik · 3489 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik | 19:02 Jönköping Centralstation | 4h42 | 23:44 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 changes | |
7252 Västtrafik+ 10183 SJ · 60183 SJ | 19:02 Jönköping Centralstation | 3h45 | 22:47 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
7252 Västtrafik · 3493 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik | 19:02 Jönköping Centralstation | 5h46 | 0:48 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 changes | |
7256 Västtrafik · 3489 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik | 20:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 3h43 | 23:44 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 changes | |
7256 Västtrafik · 3493 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik | 20:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 4h47 | 0:48 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 changes | |
7256 Västtrafik+ 10183 SJ · 60183 SJ | 20:01 Jönköping Centralstation | 2h46 | 22:47 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 changes | |
7264 Västtrafik · 3493 Västtrafik · 32 Västtrafik | 22:04 Jönköping Centralstation | 2h44 | 0:48 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Jönköping to Gothenburg run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 2h 19m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:56 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of Gothenburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Gothenburg trip today.
One of the city’s key museums, with Nordic art, design and crafts from earlier centuries to today in a central historic building.
A major science centre with rainforest, aquarium, space and hands-on exhibits. Ideal for curious visitors and families.
A maritime museum afloat, with historic ships and a submarine to explore. Worth visiting for naval history and a different museum experience.
The city’s best-known boulevard, lined with cultural venues, public spaces and grand buildings. A classic route for walking through central Gothenburg.
A historic district of wooden houses, cobbled lanes and independent shops. Worth visiting for atmosphere and an easy walk near the centre.
A large landscaped park with lawns, woodland paths and a hilltop viewpoint. A local favourite for walks, picnics and sunset city views.
Classic open prawn sandwich on bread with mayonnaise, egg and salad. A west coast staple showcasing fresh North Sea prawns.
Creamy fish and shellfish soup, often with salmon, white fish, prawns and mussels. A signature dish in Gothenburg’s seafood tradition.
Freshly cooked langoustines from the Bohuslän coast, prized in Gothenburg fish markets and restaurants for their sweet, delicate flavour.
Refined Nordic dining with tasting menus and a polished yet relaxed room. Good choice for a special evening in the city centre.
Classic seafood restaurant in Feskekôrka known for shellfish platters and west coast fish in a lively market setting.
Popular casual spot serving generous Swedish classics such as meatballs and herring in a welcoming, old-fashioned atmosphere.
Gothenburg is pricier than many European city breaks, with higher hotel, dining and transport costs, though lunch deals and public transport can help.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated but not expected. Taxis can be rounded up; cafés usually do not require tips.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Jönköping to Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Jönköping to Gothenburg trains use the Jönköping Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Göteborg Domkyrkan. Use this guide to compare Jönköping and Gothenburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Jönköping Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Tegel, Aqua Dinner & Drinks
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Jönköping Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Jönköping Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Jönköping Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Jönköping Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Jönköping Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Vox Hotel, Elite Stora Hotellet, Clarion Collection Hotel Victoria.
Jönköping, länssjukhuset Ryh is 2 km from Jönköping city centre. Public transport options include:
Jönköping, länssjukhuset Ryh has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Jönköping, länssjukhuset Ryh. ATMs are available at Jönköping, länssjukhuset Ryh.
Ticket office support is available at Jönköping, länssjukhuset Ryh.
Available at Jönköping, länssjukhuset Ryh: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Jönköping, länssjukhuset Ryh: Wheelchair accessible platforms available.
Rocksjön station is 2 km from Jönköping city centre. Public transport options include:
Rocksjön station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Rocksjön station.
Available at Rocksjön station: Parking, WC.
Available at Rocksjön station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rocksjön station.
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 Grönsakstorget has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Limited dining options at the station
Free Wi-Fi available for passengers. ATMs are aTM services available at the station.
Ticket office support is available at Göteborg Grönsakstorget.
Available at Göteborg Grönsakstorget: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg Grönsakstorget: Wheelchair accessible.
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