The cheapest and fastest buses from Gothenburg to Strömstad
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Gothenburg to Strömstad is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Strömstad will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 16 buses that leave Gothenburg for Strömstad on Tue, Jun 23, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 23 the direct buses cover the 145 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .
On Tue, Jun 23 the slowest buses will take 2 h 19 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.
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik12:23 PM2h23Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen2:46 PMStrömstad tågstation$151One-way1 transfer
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik2:21 PM2h25Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen4:46 PMStrömstad tågstation$151One-way1 transfer
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik9:45 PM2h21Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen12:06 AMStrömstad tågstation$151One-way1 transfer
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik8:21 AM2h25Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen10:46 AMStrömstad tågstation$151One-way1 transfer
841 Västtrafik · 870 Västtrafik3:51 PM3h10Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen7:01 PMStrömstad tågstation$151One-way1 transfer
FlixBus2:25 PM1h57Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen4:22 PMStrömstad, Blomsholmsmotet$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:00 PM1h57Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen1:57 PMStrömstad, Blomsholmsmotet$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 AM1h57Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen8:57 AMStrömstad, Blomsholmsmotet$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:05 PM1h57Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen7:02 PMStrömstad, Blomsholmsmotet$211One-way0 transfers
861 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik5:45 PM2h19Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen8:04 PMStrömstad tågstation$151One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Gothenburg to Strömstad
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Strömstad 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 bus which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 $14.
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Strömstad:
A bus is $0.20 (€0.16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Strömstad costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Strömstad take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 20m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $35 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20 (€16). The journey takes 2h 13m versus 1h 51m 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.
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 Strömstad Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 05:23AM | Arrival Time 08:24AM | Duration 3h01 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:57AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 10:46AM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 08:09AM | Arrival Time 10:46AM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 08:21AM | Arrival Time 10:46AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 10:21AM | Arrival Time 12:46PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 10:23AM | Arrival Time 12:46PM | Duration 2h23 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:27PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:57PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 12:08PM | Arrival Time 02:46PM | Duration 2h38 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 12:21PM | Arrival Time 02:46PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 12:23PM | Arrival Time 02:46PM | Duration 2h23 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 02:08PM | Arrival Time 04:46PM | Duration 2h38 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 02:21PM | Arrival Time 04:46PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 04:22PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 03:44PM | Arrival Time 07:01PM | Duration 3h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 03:51PM | Arrival Time 07:01PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:57PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 07:02PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 05:29PM | Arrival Time 08:04PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:04PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 08:43PM | Arrival Time 11:53PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 12:06AM | Duration 2h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 10:23PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 3h47 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 10:24PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 3h46 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 10:43PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 3h27 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Live departures
Gothenburg to Strömstad bus times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Strömstad buses for today, Monday, June 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
321 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik · 870 Västtrafik | 3:44 PM Gothenburg | 3h17 | 7:01 PM Strömstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
841 Västtrafik · 870 Västtrafik | 3:51 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 3h10 | 7:01 PM Strömstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h57 | 5:57 PM Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h57 | 7:02 PM Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet | 0 transfersDirect | |
TEXP Västtrafik · 861 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik | 5:29 PM Gothenburg | 2h35 | 8:04 PM Strömstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
861 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik | 5:45 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h19 | 8:04 PM Strömstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik | 9:45 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h21 | 12:06 AM Strömstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, June 23 | |||||
841 Västtrafik · 870 Västtrafik | 5:23 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 3h01 | 8:24 AM Strömstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h57 | 8:57 AM Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet | 0 transfersDirect | |
321 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik | 8:09 AM Gothenburg | 2h37 | 10:46 AM Strömstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik | 8:21 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h25 | 10:46 AM Strömstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik | 10:23 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h23 | 12:46 PM Strömstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h57 | 1:57 PM Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet | 0 transfersDirect | |
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik | 12:23 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h23 | 2:46 PM Strömstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
810 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik | 2:08 PM Gothenburg | 2h38 | 4:46 PM Strömstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik | 2:21 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h25 | 4:46 PM Strömstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:25 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h57 | 4:22 PM Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Gothenburg to Strömstad
Buses from Gothenburg to Strömstad run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 23:23. The fastest bus covers the 90 miles (145 km) distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 90 miles (145 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 57m |
First bus 12:50 AM |
Last bus 11:23 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 3 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Gothenburg to StrömstadYou can travel by bus between Gothenburg to Strömstad with FlixBus 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 Strömstad
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Strömstad 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 Strömstad, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Kosterhavet National Park, Sweden's first marine national park offering diverse marine life and scenic hiking trails
- Strömstad Museum, a local museum showcasing the cultural and historical heritage of the region
- Nordby Shopping Center, one of Scandinavia's largest shopping centers with a wide range of stores and dining options
- Blomsholm, an archaeological site featuring ancient stone circles and burial mounds
- Daftö Resort, a family-friendly resort with adventure activities and entertainment options.
- Strömstad Spa, relax and rejuvenate at this renowned spa offering a variety of treatments and stunning sea views
- Boating in the Archipelago, experience the beauty of the Bohuslän archipelago with a boat tour or rental
- Hiking in the Koster Islands, explore the scenic trails and enjoy the natural beauty of the islands
- Fishing trips, embark on a guided fishing tour to catch local fish species
- Visit the Strömstad Market, enjoy local produce and crafts at this vibrant market.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Gothenburg to Strömstad
- 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
- 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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