How to get from Gothenburg to Stockholm

How to Travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm?

You can travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm by bus, train, or plane. All three travel modes are direct with services available seven days a week. Bus journeys take between six and seven hours, going by train takes from three hours, while direct flight times are just one hour. 

What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Gothenberg to Stockholm?

The cheapest way to get to Stockholm from Gothenburg is by coach with direct routes offered by NettBuss and Flixbus. Timetables vary slightly, but generally, the first departure is in the early morning with a least a further dozen coaches throughout the day until late evening. Journeys range from six to seven hours. Departures are from either the Korsvagen Bus Stop or the Nils Ericson Terminalen. Journeys finish at Cityterminalen adjacent to Stockholm Central Station.

What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm?

Flying is the fastest way of travelling from Gothenburg to Stockholm. There are up to two dozen direct departures a day with a flight time of just one hour. Journeys should be planned to include time for security checks. Departures start in the early morning and continue until mid-evening. Direct flights are offered by SAS, Norwegian, and Braathens Regional Airways. Longer connecting flights are also available with overall journey times of up to 15 or more hours. Departures are from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) with arrivals at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN).

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Travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm by Bus

Daily direct buses to Stockholm from Gothenburg are operated by Flixbus and NettBuss and take between six and seven hours. Departures are spread throughout the day from early morning until late evening. Buses depart from either the Nils Ericson Terminalen or the Korsvagen Bus Stop. Routes terminate at Stockholm's Cityterminalen. This is part of Stockholm Central Railway Station and 20 minutes' walk from the attractions of the Old Town. There are also taxis, local buses, and Metro trains. Station facilities include left luggage storage, waiting areas, toilets, tourist information, shops, and restaurants. For those with limited mobility, there is step-free access to all areas.

Travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm by Train

The direct train journey to Stockholm from Gothenburg takes between three and five hours on routes operated by SJ Trains and MTRX. Departures start in the early hours of the morning with between one and four trains an hour until mid-evening. Services are slightly reduced at the weekend. Departures are from Gothenburg Central Station with routes terminating at Stockholm Central Station. The station is within walking distance of city attractions and linked to local buses and Metro trains. This large station has facilities that include step-free access, accessible toilets, taxi ranks, luggage storage, passenger lounges, and refreshments.

Travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm by Plane

There are between one and two dozen direct flights a day from Gothenburg to Stockholm. These are operated by SAS, Norwegian, and Braathens Regional Airways. There are departures from early morning until late evening with flight times of around one hour. Planes take off from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) and land at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). This is located 25 miles north of the city and linked by taxis and dedicated airport buses or trains. Facilities at the airport include car rental desks, ATMs, WiFi, toilets and showers, play areas, shops, cafes, and restaurants. All areas including toilets are wheelchair accessible.