How to travel from Arvika to Gothenburg, Sweden

The distance between Arvika and Gothenburg is around 255km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Arvika to Gothenburg by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Kil station and then to Göteborg Centralstation.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    SEK 405($38)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lillestrøm stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Gothenburg (GOT).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,990($185)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grums station and then to Göteborg Centralstation.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 405($38)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Gothenburg.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance255km (158 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arvika and Gothenburg

There are several options for getting from Arvika to Gothenburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 405 ($38) and will take around 2h 50m.

The distance between Arvika and Gothenburg is around 255km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Arvika and Gothenburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arvika to Gothenburg is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx SEK 405 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Arvika and Gothenburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 405 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arvika and Gothenburg. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arvika to Gothenburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kil station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Värmlandstrafik, Norwegian Railways, Swedish Railways and Tågab run train services between Arvika and Gothenburg. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Arvika and Gothenburg. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Arvika to Gothenburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grums station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Värmlandstrafik, Swedish Railways and Vy Buss run regular bus services between Arvika and Gothenburg. Buses run twice a week and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arvika to Gothenburg. We recommend that you take the train to Lillestrøm stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Gothenburg (GOT). instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Gothenburg is Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Gothenburg. Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH) (AGH) and Linkoping City Airport (LPI) (LPI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Arvika and Gothenburg. The distance is around 255km (158 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arvika to Gothenburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around SEK 405 ($38).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arvika and Gothenburg

Transport options from Arvika to Gothenburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
SEK 405($38)
every 4 hours274km (170 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 25m
SEK 1,990($185)
twice daily494km (307 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 35m
SEK 405($38)
twice a week290km (180 miles)
Bus via Årjäng Busstationen6h 30m
SEK 850($80)
once a week470km (292 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
SEK 510($48)
on demand255km (158 miles)

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Airports near Gothenburg

The following major airports near Gothenburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.

GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Gothenburg
AGH
Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Gothenburg
LPI
Linkoping City Airport (LPI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
231km (143 miles) from Gothenburg