Travelling on Skagerrakbanan

Future climate-neutral train journeys will take you comfortably from Oslo to Gothenburg in just one hour on non-stop services, and in about an hour and forty minutes on services that stop at all the stations in between. The high-speed rail line will also contribute to more efficient freight haulage and in doing so save time and money for companies and their customers alike.

The journey

There will be 256 kilometres of double track, sometimes borne atop high concrete piers, other times through tunnels. The planned high-speed rail line will move passengers at 400 kilometres per hour and take them from Gothenburg to Oslo in just one hour.

Safety

Travel by high-speed train is safer than flying and far safer than journeys by car or bus. Around the world, more than 2 billion high-speed train journeys are undertaken every year. It is an extremely safe means of high-speed travel.

Costs

A one-way ticket Gothenburg-Oslo is estimated to cost around SEK 600-700. It will be cheaper for shorter distances, for frequent travellers and for children, students and senior citizens. The fare is calculated at an average of SEK 2.50– 3.00 per kilometre.

Sweden and Norway

In 2030, it could be perfectly feasible to live in one place and work in another anywhere between Gothenburg and Oslo without distance being an issue. Six departures per hour, a one-hour journey time and various options mean opportunities for businesses and passengers alike.

Europe

The projected Skagerrakbanan will enable faster, climate-smart connection to all of Europe, and will be an important complement to the EU’s common sustainability efforts.

Toward the future

Skagerrakbanan will contribute to sustainable development and the goals in agenda 2030 and will act as a powerful catalyst in the transition to sustainable transport systems. Furthermore, freight haulage times will be shortened, contributing to economic growth, new housing, a bigger labour market and new business opportunities.