Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation train with Västtrafik

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$14

Average price

$14

Fastest journey

52 m

Average duration

1 h 4 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

77 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Gothenburg Centralstation for Vänersborg, Centralstation on Mon, Jul 13, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 77 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .

On Mon, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 1 h 10 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.

  • SJ
    3:14 AM1h10
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    4:24 AMVänersborg, Centralstation
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • SJ
    4:14 AM1h10
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    5:24 AMVänersborg, Centralstation
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • Västtrafik
    11:00 AM0h52
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    11:52 AMVänersborg, Centralstation
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $15.

Distance: 47 miles (77 km)

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Bus
Driving

$14

Average price

Cheapest

$16

Average price

$20

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 26m

Average total duration

Fastest

56m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 24m

Average total duration

1h 54m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 6m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation is a train with an average price of $14 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation:

A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation costing on average $16 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation is by train with an average journey time of 56m.

Other travel options to Vänersborg, Centralstation take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gothenburg Centralstation and Vänersborg, Centralstation including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 10m faster (56m by train vs 1h 6m by car) and roughly $5 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($14 (€12) vs $20 (€16)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Direct services run with Västtrafik.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation train times

The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation trains for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Västtrafik17332 Västtrafik8:50 AM Gothenburg Centralstation
0h56
9:46 AM Vänersborg, Centralstation0 transfersDirect
SJ3956 SJ+Västtrafik65 Västtrafik9:14 AM Gothenburg Centralstation
1h10
10:24 AM Vänersborg, Centralstation1 transfer
Västtrafik17336 Västtrafik9:55 AM Gothenburg Centralstation
0h57
10:52 AM Vänersborg, Centralstation0 transfersDirect
Västtrafik17340 Västtrafik10:50 AM Gothenburg Centralstation
0h58
11:48 AM Vänersborg, Centralstation0 transfersDirect
Västtrafik13742 Västtrafik · 65 Västtrafik11:10 AM Gothenburg Centralstation
1h14
12:24 PM Vänersborg, Centralstation1 transfer
Tågab7034 Tågab+Västtrafik62 Västtrafik11:15 AM Gothenburg Centralstation
1h12
12:27 PM Vänersborg, Centralstation1 transfer
Västtrafik17344 Västtrafik11:50 AM Gothenburg Centralstation
0h57
12:47 PM Vänersborg, Centralstation0 transfersDirect
Västtrafik17348 Västtrafik12:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation
0h58
1:48 PM Vänersborg, Centralstation0 transfersDirect
SJ3964 SJ+Västtrafik65 Västtrafik1:14 PM Gothenburg Centralstation
1h10
2:24 PM Vänersborg, Centralstation1 transfer
Västtrafik17352 Västtrafik1:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation
0h57
2:47 PM Vänersborg, Centralstation0 transfersDirect
Västtrafik17356 Västtrafik2:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation
0h57
3:47 PM Vänersborg, Centralstation0 transfersDirect
SJ3968 SJ+Västtrafik65 Västtrafik3:14 PM Gothenburg Centralstation
1h10
4:24 PM Vänersborg, Centralstation1 transfer
Västtrafik17360 Västtrafik3:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation
0h59
4:49 PM Vänersborg, Centralstation0 transfersDirect
Västtrafik17364 Västtrafik4:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation
0h58
5:48 PM Vänersborg, Centralstation0 transfersDirect
SJ3972 SJ+Västtrafik65 Västtrafik5:14 PM Gothenburg Centralstation
1h10
6:24 PM Vänersborg, Centralstation1 transfer
Västtrafik17368 Västtrafik5:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation
0h57
6:47 PM Vänersborg, Centralstation0 transfersDirect
Västtrafik17372 Västtrafik6:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation
0h57
7:47 PM Vänersborg, Centralstation0 transfersDirect
SJ3976 SJ+Västtrafik65 Västtrafik7:14 PM Gothenburg Centralstation
1h10
8:24 PM Vänersborg, Centralstation1 transfer
Västtrafik17376 Västtrafik7:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation
0h57
8:47 PM Vänersborg, Centralstation0 transfersDirect
Västtrafik17380 Västtrafik8:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation
0h57
9:47 PM Vänersborg, Centralstation0 transfersDirect
Västtrafik13268 Västtrafik · 65 Västtrafik9:15 PM Gothenburg Centralstation
1h09
10:24 PM Vänersborg, Centralstation1 transfer
Västtrafik17384 Västtrafik9:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation
1h02
10:52 PM Vänersborg, Centralstation0 transfersDirect
Västtrafik17388 Västtrafik10:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation
0h57
11:47 PM Vänersborg, Centralstation0 transfersDirect
Västtrafik17392 Västtrafik11:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation
0h57
12:47 AM Vänersborg, Centralstation0 transfersDirect
Monday, July 13
SJ3:14 AM Gothenburg Centralstation
1h10
4:24 AM Vänersborg, Centralstation0 transfersDirect
SJ4:14 AM Gothenburg Centralstation
1h10
5:24 AM Vänersborg, Centralstation0 transfersDirect

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Overview: Train from Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation

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Trains from Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation run on average 30 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.

There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:14, the last at 21:55. The fastest train covers the 47 miles (77 km) distance in 52m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
47 miles (77 km)
Average train duration
56m
Cheapest ticket price
$11 (€9)
Trains per day
30
Direct trains
21
Fastest train
52m
First train
3:14 AM
Last train
9:55 PM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Wed
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Västtrafik, SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation trainsVästtrafik, SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Gothenburg Centralstation and Vänersborg, Centralstation from $11 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Västtrafik

About
Västtrafik is a public transport provider in Sweden, offering a wide range of services to its customers. It operates a network of trains, buses, trams and ferries, with services running from early morning to late at night. The trains come in a variety of types, including regional, express and night trains. Regional trains are the most common, providing frequent stops and connecting smaller towns and cities. Express trains are faster, with fewer stops, while night trains offer overnight journeys. Västtrafik offers a range of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power outlets and a café car. The most popular routes for Västtrafik are between Gothenburg and Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, and Gothenburg and Oslo. These routes offer frequent services and provide a convenient way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
52m
Cheapest Price
$15 (€12)
Västtrafik frequency
23 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and beverages available for purchase on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservation available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

SJ

About
SJ is a Swedish train company that offers a wide range of services to its passengers. It operates high-speed trains, regional trains, and night trains, all of which are comfortable and reliable. The high-speed trains, X2000, are the fastest way to travel between cities, while the regional trains, Pågatåg, are perfect for shorter trips. The night trains, SJ Nattåg, offer a comfortable way to travel overnight. SJ offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and SJ Prio tickets, which offer discounts for frequent travelers. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a café car. The most popular routes for SJ are between Stockholm and Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö, and Stockholm and Uppsala.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 10m
Cheapest Price
$12 (€10)
SJ frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car on long-distance trains, bistro car with snacks and drinks, at-seat service in 1st class
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation for additional fee in 2nd class, included in 1st class ticket
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available
Pets
Small pets free in carrier, larger dogs require paid ticket, guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Swedish Railways (SJ)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
55m
Cheapest Price
$44 (€36)
Swedish Railways (SJ) frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation 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 Vänersborg, Centralstation, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $11 (€9), while the average price is around $14 (€12).
The train from Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation takes 52m and runs 30 per day.
The first train from Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation leaves at 3:14 AM.
The distance by train from Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation is 47 miles (77 km).
The last train from Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation leaves at 9:55 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation.
Yes, there is a direct train from Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation. This service operates 21 times per day, provided by Västtrafik.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation.
The cheapest way to get from Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation is by train, with a cost of around $11 (€9).
The train journey from Göteborg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation is considered scenic, offering views of Sweden's picturesque landscapes, including lush forests, serene lakes, and charming countryside vistas.
Yes, a day trip from Göteborg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation is feasible with a travel time of 52m and a distance of 47 miles (77 km). There are 27 train trips available per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation.
Since both Gothenburg Centralstation and Vänersborg, Centralstation are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Vänersborg, Centralstation include Gothenburg, Jönköping, Vara, Vedum, Varberg.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Gothenburg Centralstation to Vänersborg, Centralstation among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK) as its currency. It is generally better for travelers to use cards, as card payments are widely accepted across the country, including in most shops, restaurants, and public transportation. Cash is less commonly used but can be handy in smaller towns or for small purchases.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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