Cheap bus tickets from Gothenburg to Jönköping

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Bus from Gothenburg to Jönköping: Journey Information

There are 23 intercity buses per day from Gothenburg to Jönköping. Traveling by bus from Gothenburg to Jönköping usually takes around 2 hours and 12 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Distance: 81 mi (130 km)
Shortest duration: 2h 5m
Cheapest price: $9.90
Trips per day: 23
Most frequent service: FlixBus
Bus lines: 2

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Gothenburg to Jönköping Bus Schedule

There are several bus options that can take you from Gothenburg to Jönköping:

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How much is a bus ticket from Gothenburg to Jönköping?

Bus tickets for a trip from Gothenburg to Jönköping cost about $11 when you book at the cheapest time, 4 days ahead. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Average bus ticket prices from Gothenburg to Jönköping by travel date

If you're planning to travel by bus from Gothenburg to Jönköping in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $11 to $12. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on November 18, 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Jönköping this week, bus tickets are available starting at $11.

Average bus ticket prices from Gothenburg to Jönköping by month

Taking the bus from Gothenburg to Jönköping is usually cheapest in January, when the average ticket price is only $13. If you're planning to take the bus from Gothenburg to Jönköping during August, keep in mind that bus ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of $20. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.

Prices as travel date approaches

Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. Booking in advance is the best way to find cheap bus tickets, even if it’s only by a few days.

What bus companies travel from Gothenburg to Jönköping?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Gothenburg to Jönköping that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus usually offers more choice, with 17 scheduled trips per day.

Bus	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
FlixBus	17	2h 12m	$10.40
VY Bus4You	7	2h 14m	$14.80

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 17 trips from Gothenburg to Jönköping, and usually makes the trip in about 2 hours and 12 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 Jönköping from $13.23. There are 7 trips per day offered by VY Bus4You from Gothenburg to Jönköping and you can expect on average to pay $14.80 for a VY Bus4You ticket to Jönköping. In Gothenburg, VY Bus4You departs to Jönköping from Nils Ericson Terminalen. In Jönköping, VY Bus4You arrives at Järnvägsgatan 10.
An average trip on VY Bus4You from Gothenburg to Jönköping takes 2 hours and 14 minutes, while the fastest available VY Bus4You trip will get you to Jönköping in 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Gothenburg to Jönköping

There are 23 scheduled buses that travel from Gothenburg to Jönköping every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Gothenburg to Jönköping without transferring.

Trips per day

Direct trips

The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 12 minutes to cover the 81 miles from Gothenburg to Jönköping. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 5 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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.

Distance (mi)

Distance (km)

130

The first bus leaves at 6:45 AM and the last bus leaves at 11:59 PM. To see the times for all buses from Gothenburg to Jönköping, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest bus

6:45am

Latest bus

11:59pm

Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.

Most crowded

Thursday

Least crowded

Tuesday

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Gothenburg?

Main departure station: Nils Ericson Terminalen

Gothenburg has two bus stations with service to Jönköping.

All bus stations in Gothenburg:

Nils Ericson Terminalen
Korsvägen 2

Where does the bus arrive in Jönköping?

Main arrival station: Järnvägsgatan 10

All buses from Gothenburg arrive at one main station in Jönköping.

All bus stations in Jönköping:

Järnvägsgatan 10

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