Traveling from Stockholm to Gothenburg takes you across Sweden from the largest city in the country to the second largest. Rail service is frequent and train travel offers an advantageous way to see views of the country between the east coast of Sweden on the Baltic Sea and the west coast on the North Sea's Kattegat Bay.
Leave Stockholm at your convenience. Rail service is available from Stockholm's central station as many as 14 times a day on weekdays, 5 times a day on Saturdays and 10 times a day on Sundays.
Vary your route. According to current timetables, trains departing from Stockholm and arriving in Gothenburg always take 3 hours and 2 minutes on the high speed X2000 train; however, trains make stops in different cities on different routes throughout the day on their way to Gothenburg.
Decide between second class and first class seating. Economy seats offer access to the dining car and on high speed trains, music channels are provided. Comfort seating offers larger reclining chairs with beverage service and includes a complimentary newspaper.
Know the difference between restricted and flexible tickets. Restricted seats allow you to exchange or receive refunds for tickets up to 10 days before traveling. With a flexible ticket, the exchange and refund policy is limited to just 3 days prior to departure
Use a travel agent to book tickets. If you are a visitor to Sweden, consider using a travel agent to book your seats. Agents have current information about train tours if you are planning a trip through multiple cities.
Use online reservation agencies to assist you with booking tickets. Resources like the RailEurope website are invaluable when trying to determine train schedules and fares.
Visit Liseberg amusement park. Liseberg is considered the best amusement park in Scandinavia and features rides for little ones as well as multiple roller coasters.
See the city's botanical garden or tour the canals. Walking is a popular way to view Gothenburg and no stroll would be complete without seeing Gothenburg's gardens, considered the most beautiful in Sweden, or passing through the canal district of the city.
