- Must visit
Universeum
Large science center with rainforest, aquarium, space and hands-on exhibitions. A top family attraction in central Gothenburg.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 39 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Halden to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Halden to Gothenburg will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 3 buses that leave Halden for Gothenburg on Sat, Jun 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 161 km distance in an average of 3 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 6 h 52 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Halden to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Halden to Gothenburg:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Halden to Gothenburg costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€16) compared to roughly $46 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27 (€22). The journey takes 2h 44m versus 2h 9m 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, Sindbad.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:18AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:18AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:18AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:43AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:53PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:53PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 02:48PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h52 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:53PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:38PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:43PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:43PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:43PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
The table below shows live departures for Halden to Gothenburg buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
600 · VY6 | 6:15 AM Skjærhalden, Torvet (Hvaler) | 7h15 | 1:30 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
600 · VY6 | 8:15 AM Skjærhalden, Torvet (Hvaler) | 8h30 | 4:45 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:50 AM Grålum, Lekevollkrysset E6 | 2h30 | 11:20 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:18 AM Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet | 2h02 | 11:20 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Grålum, Lekevollkrysset E6 | 2h30 | 1:45 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 · VY6 | 11:15 AM Skjærhalden, Torvet (Hvaler) | 4h20 | 3:35 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:43 AM Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet | 2h02 | 1:45 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
300 · VY6 | 12:15 PM Skjærhalden, Torvet (Hvaler) | 6h45 | 7:00 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:25 PM Grålum, Lekevollkrysset E6 | 2h30 | 3:55 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:53 PM Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet | 2h02 | 3:55 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 · VY6 | 2:15 PM Skjærhalden, Torvet (Hvaler) | 6h05 | 8:20 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Grålum, Lekevollkrysset E6 | 2h30 | 5:55 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:53 PM Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet | 2h02 | 5:55 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
300 · VY6 | 4:15 PM Skjærhalden, Torvet (Hvaler) | 5h05 | 9:20 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:10 PM Grålum, Lekevollkrysset E6 | 2h30 | 7:40 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:38 PM Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet | 2h02 | 7:40 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 · VY6 | 8:15 PM Skjærhalden, Torvet (Hvaler) | 6h15 | 2:30 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 1 transfer | |
300 · VY6 | 8:15 PM Skjærhalden, Torvet (Hvaler) | 7h15 | 3:30 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Grålum, Lekevollkrysset E6 | 2h30 | 11:45 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:43 PM Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet | 2h02 | 11:45 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 PM Grålum, Lekevollkrysset E6 | 2h30 | 1:20 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Halden to Gothenburg run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:15, the last at 23:23. The fastest bus covers the 100 miles (161 km) distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 100 miles (161 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 2m |
First bus 2:15 AM |
Last bus 11:23 PM |
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Large science center with rainforest, aquarium, space and hands-on exhibitions. A top family attraction in central Gothenburg.
Major art museum at Götaplatsen, known for Nordic masters, European paintings and strong modern collections.
Museum on Volvo's history with classic cars, trucks and industrial heritage. Popular with transport and design enthusiasts.
Historic district with wooden houses, cobbled streets and a lively local atmosphere. One of the city's best walking areas.
Gothenburg's main boulevard, stretching from Kungsportsbron to Götaplatsen with shopping, culture and city buzz.
Large city park ideal for walks, picnics and viewpoints, with open green spaces and a popular local atmosphere.
A rich West Coast fish and shellfish soup, often made with cream, white wine, shrimp, mussels, and local fish. It is a classic dish in Gothenburg because of the city’s strong maritime food culture.
An open-faced sandwich piled high with hand-peeled shrimp, mayonnaise, egg, lettuce, and dill on bread. It is one of the most iconic seafood dishes in Gothenburg cafés and harborside restaurants.
Pan-fried herring, usually served with mashed potatoes, lingonberries, and melted butter. It is a traditional Swedish favorite commonly found in classic lunch restaurants.
An established seafood restaurant famous for shellfish platters, fresh fish, and a polished but welcoming atmosphere in central Gothenburg.
A well-known waterfront restaurant specializing in refined seafood and classic West Coast flavors in an elegant historic setting.
A historic Gothenburg brasserie serving traditional Swedish dishes in a classic, old-school dining room loved by locals.
Prices are high by European standards, especially for restaurants and hotels, but transit and coffee are manageable.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Halden to Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Halden to Gothenburg buses use the Skjærhalden, Torvet (Hvaler) to Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen station pair, with some services arriving at Göteborg, Åkareplatsen. Use this guide to compare Halden and Gothenburg 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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