How to get from Gothenburg to Stockholm
Gothenburg to Stockholm is 406 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 4h 15m by plane. The trip takes 6h 05m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Gothenburg to Stockholm by price and travel time (route calculated on 30 October 2026).
- 14 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 00:50, last at 23:25
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
6h 05m
direct
Bus
€25
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 30 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 05m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 406 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
406 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €114Older observation | 4h 15m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 31 | 4h 48mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 31 | 6h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€114Older observation4h 15m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€20Omio catalogue, Oct 314h 48m · directSee Train details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Oct 316h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Gothenburg to Stockholm: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Gothenburg Landvetter → Stockholmbus
FlixBus·6h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Gothenburg to Stockholm
FlixBus runs 14 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:50 and the last at 23:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 14 | 00:50 | 23:25 |
| SJtrain | 10 | 05:29 | 16:29 |
All departures FlixBus
- 00:50
- 01:25
- 06:55
- 07:05
- 07:55
- 08:05
- 09:20
- 09:55
- 10:55
- 11:55
- 13:20
- 13:55
- 22:25
- 23:25
All departures SJ
- 05:29
- 07:29
- 08:29
- 09:29
- 10:29
- 12:29
- 13:29
- 14:29
- 15:29
- 16:29
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 31
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusGothenburg Landvetter-StockholmBook →Airport shuttle busGothenburg-Göteborg Landvetter AirportBook →
SASGöteborg Landvetter Airport-Stockholm ArlandaSee live options and dates →SJGothenburg-StockholmBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, SAS, SJ; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Gothenburg to Stockholm works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 30 October 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Gothenburg Landvetter to Stockholm, about 6h 5m. In total it's roughly €25 over 6h 5m, direct, no transfers.
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Gothenburg to Stockholm: common questions
How long does it take to get from Gothenburg to Stockholm?
Routavio's route check on 30 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 6h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Gothenburg to Stockholm?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:50 and the last at 23:25, from Gothenburg Landvetter, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Gothenburg to Stockholm?
Routavio's timetable check shows 14 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 00:50 and 23:25.
Which station does the bus from Gothenburg to Stockholm leave from?
Gothenburg Landvetter with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Gothenburg to Stockholm?
The first train with SJ leaves at 05:29 and the last at 16:29, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Gothenburg to Stockholm?
Routavio's timetable check shows 10 train departures a day with SJ, between 05:29 and 16:29.
How far is Stockholm from Gothenburg?
About 406 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Gothenburg to Stockholm cost?
Routavio's price check puts the route we recommend at €25. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Gothenburg to Stockholm?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, SAS, SJ.
Can you get from Gothenburg to Stockholm without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 24m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Gothenburg to Stockholm?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, SAS, SJ
Route calculated: 30 Oct 2026