Operating hours
How often do the trams run
Frequencies apply per line. On the central trunk — for instance Brunnsparken–Drottningtorget — many lines share the tracks, so in practice a tram comes every two to five minutes.
Timetable by line
Trams at night
Night trams at weekends
On Friday and Saturday nights several lines run all night with less frequent departures (roughly every 30 minutes). The night lines are:
On other nights, service ends between about 00:30 and 02:00 depending on the line — lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 10 and 11 run until around 01:30–02:00 Monday to Thursday. Night buses complement the trams — check exact night departures in Västtrafik To Go.
Special traffic situations
Temporary diversions
Gothenburg is always rebuilding — during track works trams are replaced by buses or diverted via other tracks. Always check the traffic situation in the To Go app before you travel.
Extra trams
For big events at Ullevi, Scandinavium and Liseberg, extra trams reinforce the service — but still expect crowds right after a concert ends.
Slightly less frequent
During the July industrial holiday a summer timetable applies with slightly fewer departures. At the same time, line 9 is extended to Saltholmen for archipelago travellers.
Special timetable
Christmas, New Year and Midsummer have their own timetables — usually Sunday service with extra night departures. Västtrafik publishes holiday times in advance.
Tips for travellers
Practical tips
- Exact departures: times vary per stop — look up your departure in the Västtrafik To Go app or on the real-time display at the stop.
- City centre: between Brunnsparken and Drottningtorget you rarely need a timetable — trams pass every couple of minutes.
- Late evenings: after 22:00 the service thins out to 15–20 minutes between trams — plan your trip home in the route planner.
- Transfers: a single ticket is valid 90 minutes with free transfers — almost always enough for the whole journey on one ticket.
- Disruptions: when service stops, the displays and the To Go app show replacement routes.
Frequently asked questions
The first trams leave the termini around 04:30–05:00 on weekdays, about 05:30–06:00 on Saturdays and 06:00 on Sundays. Exact times vary by line and stop.
Monday to Thursday the last trams run between about 00:30 and 02:00 depending on the line; main lines such as 1 and 4 run until around 01:30–02:00. On Friday and Saturday nights, lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10 and 11 also run night services roughly every 30 minutes.
In peak hours every 7–10 min per line, during the day 10–12 min and somewhat less often in the evenings and at weekends. In the centre, where the lines overlap, a tram passes every couple of minutes in practice.
In the Västtrafik To Go app, on vasttrafik.se or on the real-time displays at the stop. This page gives you the overview — the app shows your exact departure live.
Yes, at weekends: on Friday and Saturday nights seven lines run all night with less frequent departures. On weekday nights there is a break from roughly 02:00 to 04:15 on the main lines, longer on others.
Check before every trip
Operating hours and departure frequencies can change at short notice, and services may run late. Before you travel, open this page to confirm the latest times and check the service status for planned closures on your line.