1 class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£20
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£34
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 16 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
2 h 18 m
Trains on 17 Sept
33
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Malmö Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Malmö Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 33 trains from Malmö Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation, including 25 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 242 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
480 SJ
494 SJ
496 SJ
484 SJ
488 SJ
494 SJ
488 SJ
484 SJ
486 SJ
490 SJOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 242 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£25 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £43 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Malmö Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation costing on average £24.
Other travel options to Gothenburg Centralstation take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 20m.
The journey is about 8m faster (2h 54m by train vs 3h 2m by car) and roughly £18 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£24 vs £43). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SJ, Oresundstag, vy, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ), Norwegian Railways (VY).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Malmö Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1202 Skånetrafiken+ 17550 Krösatågen+ 17602 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 7212 Västtrafik | 4:30 Malmö Centralstation | 7h00 | 11:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 changes | |
11002 Öresundståg | 5:12 Malmö Centralstation | 2h53 | 8:05 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
17604 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 7220 Västtrafik · 3449 Västtrafik · 3553 Västtrafik | 5:24 Malmö Centralstation | 9h20 | 14:44 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5 changes | |
480 SJ | 6:01 Malmö Centralstation | 2h19 | 8:20 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1010 Öresundståg | 6:12 Malmö Centralstation | 2h53 | 9:05 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1018 Öresundståg | 7:12 Malmö Centralstation | 2h53 | 10:05 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1026 Öresundståg | 8:12 Malmö Centralstation | 2h53 | 11:05 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
17608 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 17556 Krösatågen+ 1210 Skånetrafiken+ 7232 Västtrafik | 8:24 Malmö Centralstation | 8h06 | 16:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 changes | |
1034 Öresundståg | 9:12 Malmö Centralstation | 2h53 | 12:05 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
484 SJ | 10:01 Malmö Centralstation | 2h19 | 12:20 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1042 Öresundståg | 10:12 Malmö Centralstation | 2h53 | 13:05 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
17610 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 17558 Krösatågen+ 1214 Skånetrafiken+ 7238 Västtrafik | 10:24 Malmö Centralstation | 8h20 | 18:44 Gothenburg Centralstation | 5 changes | |
1050 Öresundståg | 11:12 Malmö Centralstation | 2h53 | 14:05 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
486 SJ | 11:31 Malmö Centralstation | 2h19 | 13:50 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1058 Öresundståg | 12:12 Malmö Centralstation | 2h53 | 15:05 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1066 Öresundståg | 13:12 Malmö Centralstation | 2h53 | 16:05 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
17616 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 7252 Västtrafik · 3481 Västtrafik+ 1220 Skånetrafiken | 13:24 Malmö Centralstation | 8h06 | 21:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 changes | |
488 SJ | 13:32 Malmö Centralstation | 2h18 | 15:50 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1074 Öresundståg | 14:12 Malmö Centralstation | 2h53 | 17:05 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1082 Öresundståg | 15:12 Malmö Centralstation | 2h53 | 18:05 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
17620 Jönköpings länstrafik+ 7260 Västtrafik · 3489 Västtrafik+ 11918 Skånetrafiken | 15:31 Malmö Centralstation | 8h13 | 23:44 Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 changes | |
490 SJ | 16:01 Malmö Centralstation | 2h19 | 18:20 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1090 Öresundståg | 16:12 Malmö Centralstation | 2h53 | 19:05 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1098 Öresundståg | 17:12 Malmö Centralstation | 2h53 | 20:05 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
450 SJ | 17:31 Malmö Centralstation | 2h19 | 19:50 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1106 Öresundståg | 18:12 Malmö Centralstation | 2h53 | 21:05 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1114 Öresundståg | 19:12 Malmö Centralstation | 2h53 | 22:05 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
494 SJ | 20:04 Malmö Centralstation | 2h16 | 22:20 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1122 Öresundståg | 20:12 Malmö Centralstation | 2h53 | 23:05 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1130 Öresundståg | 21:12 Malmö Centralstation | 2h53 | 0:05 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
496 SJ | 21:34 Malmö Centralstation | 2h44 | 0:18 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1146 Öresundståg · 20150 Öresundståg | 23:12 Malmö Centralstation | 6h38 | 5:50 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
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Trains from Malmö Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:12, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 242 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 242 km |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 3:12 |
Last train 21:12 |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 4 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Malmö Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation 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 Centralstation, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Malmö Centralstation to Gothenburg Centralstation trains use the Malmö Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Malmö Centralstation and Gothenburg Centralstation train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Malmö Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office and Car Rental.
Food options include: Bistro Royal, Burger King, Chao Oriental Express, Espresso House, O'Leary's, Sliders & Shakes, Woso Sushi, Subway, Sofra, Spazio, & many more
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are two ATMs at the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 09:15 - 17:15.
Luggage storage is there are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code. Max storage time 7 days.
Available at Malmö Centralstation: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Malmö Centralstation: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Malmö Centralstation: Accessible entrances to the station are via the so-called Glashallen on the north side. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Duxiana Malmo, Moment Hotels, Mayfair Hotel Tunneln.
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.
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