The cheapest and fastest buses from Gothenburg to Halmstad
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
127 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Gothenburg to Halmstad is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Halmstad will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 19 buses that leave Gothenburg for Halmstad on Tue, Jun 09, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct buses cover the 127 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest buses will take 1 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus2:40 AM1h35Göteborg, Åkareplatsen4:15 AMHalmstad, Resecentrum$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:30 AM1h40Göteborg, Åkareplatsen3:10 AMHalmstad, Resecentrum$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:05 PM1h35Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen7:40 PMHalmstad, Resecentrum$161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:10 AM1h35Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen11:45 AMHalmstad, Resecentrum$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 AM1h35Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen1:05 PMHalmstad, Resecentrum$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:40 AM1h35Göteborg, Åkareplatsen4:15 AMHalmstad, Resecentrum$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:05 PM1h35Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen5:40 PMHalmstad, Resecentrum$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:10 AM1h35Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen11:45 AMHalmstad, Resecentrum$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:05 PM1h35Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen7:40 PMHalmstad, Resecentrum$161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 AM1h35Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen1:05 PMHalmstad, Resecentrum$181One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Gothenburg to Halmstad
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Halmstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Halmstad:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Halmstad costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Halmstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 48m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $29 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 1h 48m versus 1h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Vy Bus4You.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Gothenburg to Halmstad Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Oresundstag | Departure Time 12:33AM | Arrival Time 06:39AM | Duration 6h06 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Oresundstag | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 06:09AM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Hallandstrafiken | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 10:28AM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Hallandstrafiken | Departure Time 08:04AM | Arrival Time 10:31AM | Duration 2h27 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Hallandstrafiken | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 10:31AM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Hallandstrafiken | Departure Time 12:49PM | Arrival Time 04:28PM | Duration 3h39 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Hallandstrafiken | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:28PM | Duration 3h28 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Hallandstrafiken | Departure Time 01:29PM | Arrival Time 04:28PM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Hallandstrafiken | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 04:28PM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Hallandstrafiken | Departure Time 05:02PM | Arrival Time 07:31PM | Duration 2h29 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Hallandstrafiken | Departure Time 05:04PM | Arrival Time 07:31PM | Duration 2h27 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Hallandstrafiken | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 07:31PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Hallandstrafiken | Departure Time 05:28PM | Arrival Time 08:28PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Hallandstrafiken | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 08:28PM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Hallandstrafiken | Departure Time 05:57PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Hallandstrafiken | Departure Time 06:04PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h26 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Hallandstrafiken | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Hallandstrafiken | Departure Time 06:58PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Hallandstrafiken | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Oresundstag | Departure Time 09:29PM | Arrival Time 12:53AM | Duration 3h24 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Oresundstag | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 12:53AM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Oresundstag | Departure Time 11:36PM | Arrival Time 02:53AM | Duration 3h17 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Oresundstag | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:53AM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Live departures
Gothenburg to Halmstad bus times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Halmstad buses for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20157 Öresundstågen+ 1 Hallandstrafiken · 350 Hallandstrafiken+ 3183 Västtrafik | 8:04 AM Gothenburg | 2h27 | 10:31 AM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 3 transfers | |
20157 Öresundstågen+ 1 Hallandstrafiken · 350 Hallandstrafiken | 8:25 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h06 | 10:31 AM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 8:55 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h35 | 10:30 AM Halmstad, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h35 | 11:45 AM Halmstad, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h35 | 1:05 PM Halmstad, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h35 | 5:40 PM Halmstad, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
20177 Öresundstågen+ 1 Hallandstrafiken · 350 Hallandstrafiken+ 18 Västtrafik | 5:02 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 2h29 | 7:31 PM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 3 transfers | |
20177 Öresundstågen+ 555 Hallandstrafiken · 350 Hallandstrafiken+ 18 Västtrafik | 5:02 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 2h29 | 7:31 PM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 3 transfers | |
20177 Öresundstågen+ 555 Hallandstrafiken · 350 Hallandstrafiken+ 3119 Västtrafik | 5:04 PM Gothenburg | 2h27 | 7:31 PM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 3 transfers | |
20177 Öresundstågen+ 1 Hallandstrafiken · 350 Hallandstrafiken+ 3119 Västtrafik | 5:04 PM Gothenburg | 2h27 | 7:31 PM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 3 transfers | |
20177 Öresundstågen+ 555 Hallandstrafiken · 350 Hallandstrafiken | 5:25 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h06 | 7:31 PM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 2 transfers | |
20177 Öresundstågen+ 1 Hallandstrafiken · 350 Hallandstrafiken | 5:25 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h06 | 7:31 PM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 2 transfers | |
20179 Öresundstågen+ 1 Hallandstrafiken · 350 Hallandstrafiken+ 18 Västtrafik | 5:57 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 2h33 | 8:30 PM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 3 transfers | |
20179 Öresundstågen+ 1 Hallandstrafiken · 350 Hallandstrafiken+ 3123 Västtrafik | 6:04 PM Gothenburg | 2h26 | 8:30 PM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h35 | 7:40 PM Halmstad, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
20179 Öresundstågen+ 1 Hallandstrafiken · 350 Hallandstrafiken | 6:25 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h05 | 8:30 PM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 2 transfers | |
20181 Öresundstågen+ 1 Hallandstrafiken · 350 Hallandstrafiken+ 18 Västtrafik | 6:58 PM Göteborg, Lilla Bommen | 2h32 | 9:30 PM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 3 transfers | |
20181 Öresundstågen+ 1 Hallandstrafiken · 350 Hallandstrafiken | 7:25 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h05 | 9:30 PM Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, June 9 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:30 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 1h40 | 3:10 AM Halmstad, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 1h35 | 4:15 AM Halmstad, Resecentrum | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Gothenburg to Halmstad
Buses from Gothenburg to Halmstad run on average 44 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 78 miles (127 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 78 miles (127 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 44 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 84 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Vy Bus4You from Gothenburg to HalmstadYou can travel by bus between Gothenburg to Halmstad with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Gothenburg to Halmstad
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Halmstad by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Halmstad, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Vy Bus4You
- Vy Bus4You strives for all to travel comfortably, safely and independently, adapting digital services, vehicles, and ticket solutions in accordance with the new accessibility directive (European Accessibility Act) which takes effect in June 2025.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Vy Bus4You
- Tickets with cancellation insurance can be canceled up to one hour before departure for a full refund, excluding the cancellation insurance premium.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Vy Bus4You
- One checked bag and one hand luggage with a total maximum weight of 25kg is included for Swedish services, while Norwegian services allow two checked bags and one hand luggage with maximum dimensions of 175 cm (height + length + depth) and 23 kg per item.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Vy Bus4You
- Additional luggage can be another bag up to 25 kg, and special luggage like a golf bag, skis, or an instrument can weigh a maximum of 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Vy Bus4You
- Smaller pets are allowed in cages no bigger than a normal seat (max 50x40x40 cm) and require a child's ticket for Swedish routes, while guide dogs are free.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Gothenburg to Halmstad
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Nils (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Espresso House (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 16, 17, 18, 19, 50, 60 Trains: All regional and national s Trams: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11
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