How to travel from Gävle to Visby, Sweden
The distance between Gävle and Visby is around 369km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 5m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Gävle to Visby by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Visby → Gävle if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Arlanda Centralstation then fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Visby (VBY).
- Duration2h 5m
- Flight time55min
- Typical costSEK 585($55)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation and then to Nynäshamn station then take a ferry to Visby.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costSEK 330($31)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Stockholm and then to Nynäshamn station then take a ferry to Visby.
- Duration6h 40m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costSEK 300($28)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Nynäshamn then take a ferry to Visby.
- Duration5h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costSEK 350($33)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gävle and Visby
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gävle to Visby by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around SEK 300 ($28) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 585 ($55).
The distance between Gävle and Visby is around 369km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 344km (214 miles)
It takes around 2h 5m to get from Gävle and Visby by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Gävle to Visby is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx SEK 585 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Gävle and Visby is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around SEK 300 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gävle and Visby. We recommend that you take the train to Arlanda Centralstation then fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Visby (VBY). instead which will take 2h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gävle and Visby. We recommend that you take the train to Arlanda Centralstation then fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Visby (VBY). instead which will take 2h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gävle to Visby. We recommend that you take the train to Arlanda Centralstation then fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Visby (VBY). instead which will take 2h 5m.
The closest major airport to Visby is Visby Airport (VBY) (VBY) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Visby. Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Gävle to Visby. We recommend that you take the train to Arlanda Centralstation then fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Visby (VBY). instead which will take 2h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gävle to Visby is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around SEK 585 ($55).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gävle and Visby
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 5m | SEK 585($55) | every 3 hours | 369km (229 miles) |
| Train to Stockholm Centralstation, Fly | 2h 30m | SEK 2,055($195) | every 3 hours | 383km (238 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 5h 50m | SEK 330($31) | once a week | 384km (238 miles) |
| Train to Örbyhus station, ferry | 6h 40m | SEK 320($30) | twice daily | 385km (239 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 6h 40m | SEK 300($28) | once a week | 370km (230 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 45m | SEK 350($33) | once a week | 369km (230 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gävle and Visby
Airlines
Norwegian Air International
Braathens Regional Aviation
Bus companies
Tapanis Buss
Train operators
Vy Nattåg
Mälartåg
Ferry operators
Hansa Destinations
Destination Gotland
Airports near Visby
The following major airports near Visby offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.
Visby Airport (VBY)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Visby
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
- Distance
- 192km (119 miles) from Visby
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
- Distance
- 225km (140 miles) from Visby