How do you get from Malmö to Gothenburg by train?
Which companies run the route and how long it takes.
Short answer
Yes, there are direct trains from Malmö to Gothenburg, and SJ and Vy both give a journey time of 2 hours 18 minutes. Öresundståg also runs Gothenburg-Malmö-Copenhagen trains, and Snälltåget launched Oslo-Gothenburg-Malmö on 15 June 2026. Check which station each train uses in Gothenburg.
Why
- SJ states that from 14 December 2025 the journey between Gothenburg and Malmö takes 2 hours 18 minutes, down from 2 hours 35 minutes.
- Vy's timetable, valid 10 August to 12 December 2026, shows train 102 leaving Malmö C at 11:32 and reaching Gothenburg at 13:50.
- Snälltåget says its Oslo-Gothenburg-Malmö train stops at Göteborg-Mölndal and Göteborg-Gamlestaden instead of Göteborg Central.
Details
Öresundståg's timetable lists a through route Göteborg-Halmstad-Helsingborg-Malmö-Copenhagen, with stops at Lund, Landskrona, Helsingborg, Halmstad and Varberg. Snälltåget describes its Oslo-Malmö train as a daily service that reaches Malmö C in the evening. For planning the wider trip, see Stockholm-Gothenburg-Malmö by train and where to stay in Malmö.
Tip
If you want Gothenburg Central, check the station name before you book, because Snälltåget's Oslo-Malmö train uses Mölndal and Gamlestaden. Ticket basics are in how to buy SJ tickets.
What may differ
The time depends on the company and the stopping pattern: SJ and Vy both give 2 hours 18 minutes, while Visit Sweden rounds national trains to about 3 hours.
Common misconception
SJ is the only company that runs trains between Malmö and Gothenburg.
What actually happens
Vy publishes its own Gothenburg-Malmö timetable, Öresundståg lists Gothenburg-Malmö-Copenhagen trains, and Snälltåget launched Oslo-Gothenburg-Malmö on 15 June 2026.
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Sources
- SJ: Shorter travel time between Gothenburg and Malmö (11 Dec 2025)Checked at:
- Vy: Timetable Oslo-Gothenburg-Malmö (10 Aug to 12 Dec 2026)Checked at:
- Snälltåget: New line Oslo-Gothenburg-Malmö (10 Feb 2026)Checked at:
- Öresundståg: Timetable Copenhagen-Malmö-Gothenburg (16 Feb to 7 Jun 2026)Checked at:
- Visit Sweden: MalmöChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check SJ, Vy and Öresundståg before you travel.
Stockholm-Gothenburg-MalmöRelated questions
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Do you get compensation for a delayed Snälltåget train?
Yes, Snälltåget pays 25% of the ticket price if you arrive 60 to 119 minutes late and 50% if you arrive 120 minutes or more late.
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Where does Viking Line leave from in Stockholm?
Viking Line ferries leave from the Stadsgården terminal in Stockholm, at Tegelvikshamn, SE-11630 Stockholm, according to Ports of Stockholm and Viking Line.
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What is the 'försalong' on Destination Gotland?
On Destination Gotland, the försalong is a lounge with reclining seats where films are shown on monitors during the crossing.
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Is the Arlanda Express included in an SAS ticket?
Arlanda Express sells its own train tickets, and its price list, its ticket terms and Swedavia's train page mention no SAS or other airline ticket that includes the ride.