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There are 22 intercity buses per day from Gothenburg to Stockholm. Traveling by bus from Gothenburg to Stockholm usually takes around 7 hours and 49 minutes, but the fastest VY Bus4You bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 25 minutes.
Distance | 247 mi (397 km) |
Shortest duration | 6h 25m |
Cheapest price | HRK 141.69 |
Trips per day | 12 |
Most frequent service | FlixBus |
Bus lines | 2 |
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Bus tickets for a trip from Gothenburg to Stockholm cost HRK 247.95 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Gothenburg to Stockholm that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus usually offers more choice, with 16 scheduled trips per day.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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FlixBus | 16 | 8h 6m | HRK 254.32 |
VY Bus4You | 7 | 6h 42m | HRK 304.87 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 16 trips from Gothenburg to Stockholm, and usually makes the trip in about 8 hours and 6 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Book VY Bus4You from Gothenburg to Stockholm from HRK 238. There are 7 trips per day offered by VY Bus4You from Gothenburg to Stockholm and you can expect on average to pay for a VY Bus4You ticket to Stockholm. In Gothenburg, VY Bus4You departs to Stockholm from Nils Ericson Terminalen . In Stockholm, VY Bus4You arrives at Stockholm C (FlixTrain) .
An average trip on VY Bus4You from Gothenburg to Stockholm takes 6 hours and 42 minutes , while the fastest available VY Bus4You trip will get you to Stockholm in 6 hours and 25 minutes .
On weekends, VY Bus4You offers 8 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Stockholm.
The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 49 minutes to cover the 247 miles from Gothenburg to Stockholm. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours and 25 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Because many passengers travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 3:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Gothenburg to Stockholm, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 22 scheduled buses that travel from Gothenburg to Stockholm every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 12 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Gothenburg to Stockholm; ticket prices start at HRK 113.06.
Sitting atop an archipelago that leads to the Baltic Sea, Stockholm is one of the most beautiful cities in the Scandinavian countries. Boasting several rivers, waterways, and islands, the city offers many scenic locations for curious tourists. One of the city’s star attractions is the famous Old Town quarter, which was founded in 1252. The area features cobblestone streets as well as winding alleyways and colorful quaint houses with characteristic Scandinavian architecture. If you are interested in some history lessons, check out the Vasa Museum, which is completely housed in a sunken warship. For nature-lovers, don’t hesitate to visit Djurgården, which is an island located close to the city center and reachable by ferries. The island is a big green oasis that boasts a wide range of activities such as hiking, strolling, and picnicking.
Some of the most notable restaurants in Stockholm include Stockholm Gastabud and Agrikultur, both of which offer authentic Swedish dishes. For fusion dishes, don’t hesitate to check out Frantzen.
Stockholm Central Station is the principal hub for both bus and train travel in and out of the city, offering access to other Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish destinations. The main airport is the Stockholm Arlanda Airport, 23 miles north of Stockholm.
Gothenburg has two bus stations with service to Stockholm.
Nils Ericson Terminalen
Korsvägen 2
Image credit: Bene Riobo
Link to image attributionAs the central bus station in Stockholm, CityTerminalen is the busiest station in the city, hosting a wide range of intercity buses. The station is located in the Norrmalm city district, near Sergels Torg. You can easily connect to the trains and metro in Stockholm Central Station using a specialized pedestrian tunnel. Between the bus terminal and the attached Stockholm Central complex, you'll have access to restrooms, waiting lounges, luggage storage, restaurants, and even shopping to entertain you while waiting for your bus.
Stockholm Central Train Station
Stockholm C (FlixTrain)
Liljeholmsvägen 34
Norra Stationsgatan
Torsgatan 37
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