- Must visit
Gothenburg Museum of Art
Major art museum with Nordic masters, international works, and strong modern collections. A top cultural stop at Götaplatsen.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Strömstad to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Strömstad to Gothenburg will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 24 buses that leave Strömstad for Gothenburg on Tue, Aug 04, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 145 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 2 h 21 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.
870 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik · 810 Västtrafik
871 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik · 810 Västtrafik
870 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik
870 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik
871 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik
FlixBus
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871 Västtrafik · 841 VästtrafikOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strömstad to Gothenburg 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 12m. 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 $15.
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m 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 Strömstad to Gothenburg:
A bus is $0.02 (€0.02) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strömstad to Gothenburg costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $37 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21 (€17). The journey takes 2h 12m versus 1h 57m 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 06:08AM | Duration 3h53 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:13AM | Duration 2h43 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 06:41AM | Arrival Time 09:43AM | Duration 3h02 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:43AM | Duration 2h23 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 07:54AM | Arrival Time 10:58AM | Duration 3h04 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:18AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:41AM | Duration 2h21 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:41PM | Duration 2h21 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:43AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 02:41PM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:43PM | Duration 2h23 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:53PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:43PM | Duration 2h23 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 03:42PM | Arrival Time 06:43PM | Duration 3h01 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:53PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:41PM | Duration 2h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:38PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:39PM | Duration 3h39 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Västtrafik | Departure Time 09:27PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 2h48 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:43PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
The table below shows live departures for Strömstad to Gothenburg buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:43 PM Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet | 2h02 | 11:45 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
870 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik | 4:30 AM Strömstad tågstation | 2h43 | 7:13 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 transfers | |
870 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik · 321 Västtrafik | 4:30 AM Strömstad tågstation | 3h02 | 7:32 AM Gothenburg | 4 transfers | |
870 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik · 321 Västtrafik | 4:30 AM Strömstad tågstation | 3h01 | 7:31 AM Gothenburg | 4 transfers | |
871 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik | 7:20 AM Strömstad tågstation | 2h23 | 9:43 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
871 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik · 810 Västtrafik · 18 Västtrafik | 7:20 AM Strömstad tågstation | 2h34 | 9:54 AM Gothenburg | 3 transfers | |
871 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik · 810 Västtrafik · 18 Västtrafik | 7:20 AM Strömstad tågstation | 2h35 | 9:55 AM Gothenburg | 3 transfers | |
38 Västtrafik · 13739 Västtrafik · 60 Västtrafik | 7:54 AM Strömstad tågstation | 3h04 | 10:58 AM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 9:18 AM Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet | 2h02 | 11:20 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
871 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik | 9:20 AM Strömstad tågstation | 2h21 | 11:41 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
871 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik | 11:20 AM Strömstad tågstation | 2h21 | 1:41 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
870 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik | 11:45 AM Strömstad tågstation | 2h56 | 2:41 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
871 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik | 1:20 PM Strömstad tågstation | 2h23 | 3:43 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
871 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik · 321 Västtrafik | 1:20 PM Strömstad tågstation | 2h24 | 3:44 PM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 1:53 PM Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet | 2h02 | 3:55 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY110 · VY6 · 600 | 3:15 PM Strømstad, Uddevallavägen (Busstation) | 11h15 | 2:30 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 transfers | |
VY110 · 600 | 3:15 PM Strømstad, Uddevallavägen (Busstation) | 5h05 | 8:20 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
871 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik | 3:20 PM Strömstad tågstation | 2h23 | 5:43 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
871 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik · 810 Västtrafik | 3:20 PM Strömstad tågstation | 2h22 | 5:42 PM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
VY110 · 600 | 3:40 PM Strömstad | 4h40 | 8:20 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
870 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik · 810 Västtrafik | 3:42 PM Strömstad tågstation | 3h00 | 6:42 PM Gothenburg | 2 transfers | |
870 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik | 3:42 PM Strömstad tågstation | 3h01 | 6:43 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:53 PM Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet | 2h02 | 5:55 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
871 Västtrafik · 841 Västtrafik | 5:20 PM Strömstad tågstation | 2h21 | 7:41 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Strömstad to Gothenburg run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:15, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 90 miles (145 km) distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 90 miles (145 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 2m |
First bus 2:15 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Gothenburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Gothenburg trip today.
Major art museum with Nordic masters, international works, and strong modern collections. A top cultural stop at Götaplatsen.
One of the world's largest maritime museums, featuring historic ships and naval heritage on the waterfront. Great for families and history fans.
Science center with hands-on exhibits, rainforest environment, and educational displays. Popular with families and curious adults alike.
Elegant boulevard lined with museums, theater, and Poseidon fountain. The city's cultural heart and a classic first stop.
Historic main avenue with shops, architecture, and city energy from canal to square. Essential for walking and people-watching.
Vast park with walking paths, viewpoints, zoo area, and open spaces. A beloved local retreat with room to explore.
Classic West Coast open sandwich with cooked prawns, mayonnaise, egg and dill on bread. A signature seafood dish tied to Gothenburg’s harbor culture.
Fresh North Atlantic prawns, often served simply with lemon, mayonnaise and bread. Gothenburg is famous in Sweden for its high-quality shellfish.
Traditional herring prepared in pickled marinades, often with onion, potatoes and crispbread. A staple of Swedish coastal cooking and festive tables.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining focused on seasonal Nordic ingredients and refined tasting menus in a calm, polished setting.
Well-known seafood restaurant by the harbor, celebrated for shellfish platters and classic Swedish fish dishes in a stylish room.
Historic food hall venue popular for traditional Swedish seafood, especially räkmacka, in a lively market atmosphere.
Gothenburg is pricier than many European cities. Hotels, dining, and transit are moderate to high, though budget lunches and day passes help control costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave about 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Strömstad 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 Strömstad to Gothenburg buses use the Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet to Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen station pair, with some services arriving at Göteborg, Brunnsparken. Use this guide to compare Strömstad 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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