The cheapest and fastest trains from Borås to Gothenburg
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
59 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Borås to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Borås to Gothenburg will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 13 trains that leave Borås for Gothenburg on Fri, Jan 09, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 09 the direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
On Fri, Jan 09 the slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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.
336 SJ
322 SJ
10344 SJ
332 SJ
7330 Västtrafik
336 SJ
10344 SJ
332 SJ
7362 Västtrafik
7350 VästtrafikTravel Information
Compare train and bus for Borås to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Borås to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 55m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€10 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Borås to Gothenburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Borås to Gothenburg trains for today, Thursday, January 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7358 Västtrafik | 1:20 PM Borås Centralstation | 1h05 | 2:25 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
336 SJ | 1:59 PM Borås Centralstation | 0h56 | 2:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
7362 Västtrafik | 2:08 PM Borås Centralstation | 1h02 | 3:10 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
7368 Västtrafik | 3:25 PM Borås Centralstation | 1h15 | 4:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 Västtrafik+ 10344 SJ | 5:40 PM Borås | 1h15 | 6:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
10344 SJ | 5:59 PM Borås Centralstation | 0h56 | 6:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, January 9 | |||||
7324 Västtrafik | 4:29 AM Borås Centralstation | 1h11 | 5:40 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
7330 Västtrafik | 5:58 AM Borås Centralstation | 1h12 | 7:10 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
7332 Västtrafik | 6:45 AM Borås Centralstation | 1h10 | 7:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
322 SJ | 6:59 AM Borås Centralstation | 1h11 | 8:10 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
7336 Västtrafik | 8:02 AM Borås Centralstation | 1h08 | 9:10 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
7350 Västtrafik | 11:22 AM Borås Centralstation | 1h03 | 12:25 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
332 SJ | 11:59 AM Borås Centralstation | 0h56 | 12:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Borås to Gothenburg
Trains from Borås to Gothenburg run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 36 miles (58 km) distance in 53m.
Distance 36 miles (58 km) |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: SJ, Västtrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Borås to Gothenburg trainsSJ, Västtrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Borås and Gothenburg from $7 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Borås to Gothenburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Borås to Gothenburg by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gothenburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Borås to Gothenburg
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Stationsgatan.
- Restaurant Viskan
- Café Bakgården
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- SEK 10
- Quality Hotel Grand
- Scandic Plaza Borås
- Comfort Hotel Jazz
- Located in the main hall
- SIXT
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Gothenburg and regional destinations
- Bus: Vy Buss
- Train: SJ Regional trains
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
- Burger King
- Espresso House
- Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill
- Franks gatukök
- Fruit & Berry
- Happy M Kitchen
- Le Croissant
- Lilla London
- Metropolitan
- Mr. Shou
- & many more
- All entrances to the station are accessible. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee. Personalized special assistance can be requested.
- Hotel Royal
- Hotel Pigalle
- ProfilHotels | Opera
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- Opposite the taxi station.
- Tram lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13
- Bus lines: 60327, 61327, Flygbussarna
- Train lines: 029, FLX, MTRX, SJ Regionaltåg, SJ SJ3000, SJ X2000, Tågab, Västtågen, Öresundståg
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