- Must visit
Vitlycke Museum
Main visitor center for Tanum's UNESCO rock carvings, with exhibitions, reconstructions, and practical context before exploring the sites.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Gothenburg to Tanumshede is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Tanumshede will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 21 buses that leave Gothenburg for Tanumshede on Tue, Jul 28, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 28 the direct buses cover the 119 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Tue, Jul 28 the slowest buses will take 1 h 40 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 · 870 Västtrafik
861 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik · 878 Västtrafik
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik · 878 Västtrafik
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik · 878 Västtrafik
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik · 870 Västtrafik
FlixBus
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600Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Tanumshede among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 49m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
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 Tanumshede:
A bus is $0.36 (€0.36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Tanumshede costing on average $13 (€13).
Other travel options to Tanumshede take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 53m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 05:23AM | Arrival Time 07:51AM | Duration 2h28 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 08:21AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 10:21AM | Arrival Time 12:21PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 10:23AM | Arrival Time 12:38PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:27PM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 12:21PM | Arrival Time 02:26PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 12:23PM | Arrival Time 02:37PM | Duration 2h14 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 02:21PM | Arrival Time 04:28PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 02:51PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 03:51PM | Arrival Time 06:28PM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 04:21PM | Arrival Time 06:28PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:47PM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 06:43PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 08:43PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 05:03AM | Duration 7h18 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 10:43PM | Arrival Time 01:37AM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 11:23PM | Arrival Time 01:37AM | Duration 2h14 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Tanumshede buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, July 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
600 | 2:20 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 1h40 | 4:00 AM Tanumshede, Tanum Shoppingcenter (Läge B) | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 | 5:00 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h40 | 6:40 AM Tanumshede, Tanum Shoppingcenter (Läge B) | 0 transfersDirect | |
841 Västtrafik · 870 Västtrafik | 5:23 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h28 | 7:51 AM Tanumshede | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h35 | 8:35 AM Tanumshede, Tanum Rasta Restaurang | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 | 7:00 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h40 | 8:40 AM Tanumshede, Tanum Shoppingcenter (Läge B) | 0 transfersDirect | |
841 Västtrafik · 870 Västtrafik | 8:21 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h39 | 11:00 AM Tanumshede | 1 transfer | |
600 | 9:30 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h40 | 11:10 AM Tanumshede, Tanum Shoppingcenter (Läge B) | 0 transfersDirect | |
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik · 878 Västtrafik | 10:23 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h14 | 12:37 PM Tanumshede | 2 transfers | |
600 | 11:25 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h40 | 1:05 PM Tanumshede, Tanum Shoppingcenter (Läge B) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h35 | 1:35 PM Tanumshede, Tanum Rasta Restaurang | 0 transfersDirect | |
300 | 12:15 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h40 | 1:55 PM Tanumshede, Tanum Shoppingcenter (Läge B) | 0 transfersDirect | |
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik · 878 Västtrafik | 12:23 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h14 | 2:37 PM Tanumshede | 2 transfers | |
600 | 1:25 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h40 | 3:05 PM Tanumshede, Tanum Shoppingcenter (Läge B) | 0 transfersDirect | |
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik · 878 Västtrafik | 2:21 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h16 | 4:37 PM Tanumshede | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 2:25 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h35 | 4:00 PM Tanumshede, Tanum Rasta Restaurang | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 | 2:55 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h40 | 4:35 PM Tanumshede, Tanum Shoppingcenter (Läge B) | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 | 3:35 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h40 | 5:15 PM Tanumshede, Tanum Shoppingcenter (Läge B) | 0 transfersDirect | |
841 Västtrafik · 870 Västtrafik | 3:51 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h37 | 6:28 PM Tanumshede | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h35 | 6:40 PM Tanumshede, Tanum Rasta Restaurang | 0 transfersDirect | |
861 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik · 878 Västtrafik | 5:45 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h02 | 7:47 PM Tanumshede | 2 transfers | |
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik · 870 Västtrafik | 9:45 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 7h18 | 5:03 AM Tanumshede | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Gothenburg to Tanumshede run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 73 miles (119 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 73 miles (119 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€9) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Tanumshede — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tanumshede trip today.
Main visitor center for Tanum's UNESCO rock carvings, with exhibitions, reconstructions, and practical context before exploring the sites.
Open-air reconstructed Bronze Age farm beside the museum, showing houses, animals, and everyday life linked to the carvings.
Compact exhibition venue focused on rock art interpretation and archaeology within the UNESCO landscape, ideal for prehistory enthusiasts.
Scenic visitor area around the museum and carvings with trails, reconstructed farm, and one of Sweden's best cultural landscapes.
Open cultural landscape connecting several rock art sites, rewarding walkers with history, farmland views, and a strong sense of place.
Walkable center of Tanumshede with services, shops, and access to local heritage. Practical base for exploring the municipality.
Bohuslän oysters are harvested on the nearby west coast and prized for their clean, briny taste. They are a signature local delicacy often served raw with lemon.
Fresh North Sea shrimp, often served peeled on bread or with mayonnaise. They are a west coast staple and closely tied to Bohuslän fishing traditions.
Fish soup made with local fish and shellfish in a creamy broth. Common along the Bohuslän coast, it showcases the region’s seafood heritage.
Established Grebbestad venue focused on fresh shellfish, fish, and west coast flavors. It offers a classic Bohuslän seafood experience.
Well-known waterfront hotel restaurant in nearby Fjällbacka serving seafood and Swedish classics in a polished setting with strong regional reputation.
Casual roadside restaurant in Tanumshede known for hearty Swedish dishes, pizza, and everyday favorites in a relaxed setting popular with travelers.
Tanumshede is costly for many visitors. Hotels, restaurant meals, and transport usually cost more than in much of Europe, though supermarkets and casual cafes help keep daily costs manageable.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated but not expected. Taxi riders often round up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Tanum Rasta Restaurang -> Tanumshede centrum
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Tanumshede 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 Tanumshede, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Gothenburg to Tanumshede buses use the Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen to Tanumshede, Tanum Shoppingcenter (Läge B) station pair, with some services arriving at Tanumshede, Tanum Rasta Restaurang. Use this guide to compare Gothenburg and Tanumshede 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.
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