- Must visit
Tjärnö Marinlaboratorium
National marine research center with public aquarium displays, touch pools, and exhibitions. It is one of the region's most rewarding educational visits.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h
Buses per day
20
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 $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 20 buses that leave Gothenburg for Strömstad on Mon, Aug 10, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 10 the direct buses cover the 145 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .
On Mon, Aug 10 the slowest buses will take 2 h 7 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 Västtrafik
841 Västtrafik · 870 Västtrafik
60 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusBuses 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 |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 05:23AM | Arrival Time 08:24AM | Duration 3h01 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:57AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 08:02AM | Arrival Time 10:46AM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 08:03AM | Arrival Time 10:46AM | Duration 2h43 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 08:21AM | Arrival Time 10:46AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:52AM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 10:23AM | Arrival Time 12:46PM | Duration 2h23 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:27PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:57PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 12:23PM | Arrival Time 02:46PM | Duration 2h23 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 02:21PM | Arrival Time 04:46PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 04:22PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 03:32PM | Arrival Time 07:01PM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 03:33PM | Arrival Time 07:01PM | Duration 3h28 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 03:51PM | Arrival Time 07:01PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:57PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 04:02PM | Arrival Time 06:46PM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 04:03PM | Arrival Time 06:46PM | Duration 2h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 04:21PM | Arrival Time 06:46PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 07:02PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 05:24PM | Arrival Time 08:04PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 08:04PM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:04PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 08:43PM | Arrival Time 11:53PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days 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 $12 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 11:23PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Strömstad buses for today, Sunday, August 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 5:05 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h07 | 7:12 PM Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet | 0 transfersDirect | |
841 Västtrafik · 870 Västtrafik | 8:43 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 3h10 | 11:53 PM Strömstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, August 10 | |||||
600 · VY110 | 5:00 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 5h40 | 10:40 AM Strömstad | 1 transfer | |
600 · VY110 | 5:00 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 6h05 | 11:05 AM Strømstad, Uddevallavägen (Busstation) | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
60 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik | 8:02 AM Gothenburg | 2h44 | 10:46 AM Strömstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
60 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik | 8:03 AM Gothenburg | 2h43 | 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 | |
FlixBus | 8:50 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h02 | 10:52 AM Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | 2h07 | 2:07 PM Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet | 0 transfersDirect | |
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik | 12:23 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h23 | 2:46 PM Strömstad tågstation | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
60 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik · 870 Västtrafik | 3:32 PM Gothenburg | 3h29 | 7:01 PM Strömstad tågstation | 2 transfers | |
60 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik · 870 Västtrafik | 3:33 PM Gothenburg | 3h28 | 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 | |
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National marine research center with public aquarium displays, touch pools, and exhibitions. It is one of the region's most rewarding educational visits.
Visitor exhibitions at the Kosterhavet center explain Sweden's first marine national park, with displays on local species and island ecosystems.
Compact local museum presenting Strömstad's maritime, spa, and border-trade history. A strong first stop for understanding the town.
Busy harbor promenade lined with boats and sea views. It is Strömstad's classic walking area for atmosphere, people-watching, and access to ferries.
Popular island area with beaches, paths, and archipelago scenery. Easily reached by ferry, it is one of the municipality's signature outdoor destinations.
Southern Koster area known for village charm, car-free roads, and coastal walks. It is excellent for a day trip focused on scenery and island life.
Boiled North Sea shrimp are a Bohuslän classic, served fresh with bread, mayonnaise, lemon, and dill. Strömstad is known for excellent shellfish from nearby waters.
Raw oysters from the cold Bohuslän coast are prized for their clean, briny taste. They are a signature delicacy in the Strömstad and Grebbestad area.
Blue mussels harvested on the west coast are often steamed with white wine, garlic, and herbs. They are a staple seafood dish in coastal Bohuslän.
Popular waterfront restaurant known for seafood, shellfish, and relaxed harbor views. A reliable choice for classic west coast flavors in central Strömstad.
Established hotel dining room with a polished setting and broad menu. Known for seafood, Swedish classics, and a central location by the marina.
Well-known casual venue in the harbor area serving seafood, fish dishes, and Swedish favorites. Lively atmosphere in season and convenient central position.
Expensive versus many European towns. Hotels, dining, and drinks cost more; local buses are reasonable, but seafood and summer stays raise daily spend.
Service is usually included. Round up or add 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up. Cafes do not require tips.
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Blomsholmsmotet -> Strömstad station
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.

Most Gothenburg to Strömstad buses use the Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen to Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet station pair, with some services arriving at Skjærhalden, Torvet (Hvaler). Use this guide to compare Gothenburg and Strömstad bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Nils (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Espresso House (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen.
Available at Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen: Elevators, ramps.
Göteborg, Lilla Bommen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Göteborg, Lilla Bommen. ATMs are available at Göteborg, Lilla Bommen.
Ticket office support is available at Göteborg, Lilla Bommen.
Available at Göteborg, Lilla Bommen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg, Lilla Bommen: Wheelchair accessible.
Göteborg, Åkareplatsen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There are cafes and fast food options nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Göteborg, Åkareplatsen. ATMs are available at Göteborg, Åkareplatsen.
Ticket office support is available at Göteborg, Åkareplatsen.
Available at Göteborg, Åkareplatsen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg, Åkareplatsen: The station has facilities for the disabled.
Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet is 4 km from Strömstad city centre. Public transport options include:
Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet. ATMs are available at Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet.
Ticket office support is available at Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet.
Available at Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet: Basic accessibility features available.
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