The distance between Gothenburg and Gävle is around 520km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Gothenburg to Gävle by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gävle → Gothenburg if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Gothenburg (GOT) to Stockholm (ARN) then take the train to Gävle Centralstation.
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Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation and then to Gävle Centralstation.
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Take the bus to Stockholm Cityterminalen and then to Gävle Bro.
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There are several options for getting from Gothenburg to Gävle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 285 ($27) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 490 ($46).
The distance between Gothenburg and Gävle is around 520km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 442km (275 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Gothenburg and Gävle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gothenburg to Gävle is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx SEK 490 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Gothenburg and Gävle, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 285 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gothenburg and Gävle. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Gothenburg to Gävle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stockholm Centralstation. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
MTRX, Swedish Railways, FlixTrain, Snälltåget, Vy Nattåg, SJ and Tågab run train services between Gothenburg and Gävle. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gothenburg and Gävle. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gothenburg to Gävle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stockholm Cityterminalen. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.
Bus4You, Vy Travel AB, FlixBus, Comati PSG and Tapanis Buss run regular bus services between Gothenburg and Gävle. Buses run twice a week and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gothenburg to Gävle. We recommend that you fly from Gothenburg (GOT) to Stockholm (ARN) then take the train to Gävle Centralstation. instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Gävle is Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) which is approximately 122km (76 miles) from Gävle. Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) and Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB) (ORB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Gothenburg and Gävle. The distance is around 520km (323 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gothenburg to Gävle is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around SEK 285 ($27).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 2h 40m | SEK 490($46) | hourly | 560km (348 miles) |
Fly to Stockholm Bromma (BMA), Train | 3h 15m | SEK 1,875($175) | hourly | 591km (367 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 45m | SEK 285($27) | every 4 hours | 626km (389 miles) |
Train via Örebro Centralstation | 6h 20m | SEK 745($70) | every 4 hours | 548km (340 miles) |
Bus | 8h 45m | SEK 520($49) | twice a week | 648km (403 miles) |
Drive | 6h 20m | SEK 785($74) | on demand | 520km (323 miles) |
MTRX
Snälltåget
Vy Nattåg
X-trafik
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Vy Travel AB
Comati PSG
Braathens Regional Aviation
The following major airports near Gävle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.