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Trip Overview

The average train between Helsinki and Gothenburg takes 46h 52m and the fastest train takes 46h 27m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Helsinki to Gothenburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

46h 52m
Duration
2,379 km
Distance
kr 3,907
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Helsinki to Gothenburg train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Helsinki and Gothenburg. The service departs Helsinki at 4:20 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Gothenburg at 13:47:00. All services require a transfer at Oulu and take an average of 46h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)Vy NorrtågSwedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)46h 27m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)Vy NorrtågSwedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)47h 35m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)Vy NorrtågSwedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)47h 27m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)Vy NorrtågSwedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)46h 27m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)Vy NorrtågSwedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)46h 27m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Helsinki to Gothenburg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Helsinki to Gothenburg.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,378.8 km
  • Duration: 46h 52m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Gothenburg, Sweden?

You can take a train from Helsinki to Göteborg Centralstation via Oulu, Haaparanta pohjoinen, Haparanda station, Boden C/Resecentrum, and Stockholm Centralstation in around 27h 54m.

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