Luggage storageGothenburg Central Station

Luggage storage at Gothenburg Central Station

If you’re passing through Gothenburg Central Station with bags, chances are you’re either arriving well before check-in or changing trains on a longer Scandinavian route.

A little planning makes that easier, since the station connects directly to the city’s bus hub and local transit. The station itself is fully accessible, with assistance available if booked ahead, and a zone A ticket covers 90 minutes of travel even with luggage. The station is the main railway terminus of Gothenburg and the busiest railway building in western Sweden. It sits at the northern edge of the city centre, bordering the Inom Vallgraven district. An official left-luggage facility with electronic lockers and a manual storage service for bulky items is available at the station. The electronic lockers are located one floor down near the toilets, as well as by Espresso House, the photo booths, and the lift on the entrance level. The storage facilities are open daily from 04:30 to 00:30 and allow storage for a maximum of 7 days. The lockers are self-service, operated by code, and do not require pre-booking. You'll also find luggage lockers in the adjacent Nordstan shopping centre. With Stasher, you can store bags from US$1.49 per bag per day.

There's no strict size limit, though prices can vary with bag size. Every booking comes with the Stasher Guarantee, which protects your bags up to US$13,000. Stasher storage near Gothenburg Central Station can be booked through the website or app.

Getting to and from the station with bags

Nils Ericson Terminal sits directly adjacent to Gothenburg Central Station and is the hub for long-distance and regional bus traffic, so it's often the point where you'd catch a bus with luggage. A single adult ticket for public transport in Gothenburg's zone A costs 38 kr and is valid for 90 minutes with free transfers, which helps if you need to change bus or tram with a bag. Västtrafik runs buses from the station (Åkareplatsen) to Korsvägen, taking about 4 to 5 minutes, which is a short ride even with a suitcase. It is a major hub connecting Gothenburg with the Scandinavian capitals Stockholm, Oslo, and Copenhagen, making it a practical place to start or end a longer trip with luggage.

Accessibility and assistance at the station

All entrances to Gothenburg Central Station are accessible, and the station provides a staffed universal toilet that accepts payment by card or cash. Travellers with disabilities can request assistance to and from the train, but this must be booked at least 24 hours in advance, so arrange it before you arrive with heavy bags.