The cheapest and fastest trains from Varberg to Borås
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Varberg to Borås is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Varberg to Borås will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 36 trains that leave Varberg for Borås on Wed, Nov 12, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 12 the direct trains cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
On Wed, Nov 12 the slowest trains will take 1 h 19 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.
3852 Västtrafik
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3896 VästtrafikTravel Information
Compare train and bus for Varberg to Borås
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Varberg to Borås among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. 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 train costs an average of €7, and a bus costs an average of €4.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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
Varberg to Borås train times
The table below shows live departures for Varberg to Borås trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 3802 Västtrafik · 8 Västtrafik | 4:44 AM Varberg | 1h54 | 6:38 AM Borås | 2 transfers | |
2 Hallandstrafiken+ 3802 Västtrafik · 8 Västtrafik | 4:45 AM Varberg | 1h53 | 6:38 AM Borås | 2 transfers | |
3802 Västtrafik | 5:08 AM Varberg tågstation | 1h19 | 6:27 AM Borås Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
693 Hallandstrafiken+ 3830 Västtrafik · 159 Västtrafik | 5:45 AM Varberg | 1h55 | 7:40 AM Borås | 2 transfers | |
652 Hallandstrafiken+ 3830 Västtrafik · 159 Västtrafik | 5:47 AM Varberg | 1h53 | 7:40 AM Borås | 2 transfers | |
3830 Västtrafik | 6:06 AM Varberg tågstation | 1h24 | 7:30 AM Borås Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 3832 Västtrafik · 8 Västtrafik | 6:59 AM Varberg | 1h49 | 8:48 AM Borås | 2 transfers | |
2 Hallandstrafiken+ 3832 Västtrafik · 8 Västtrafik | 7:00 AM Varberg | 1h48 | 8:48 AM Borås | 2 transfers | |
3832 Västtrafik | 7:13 AM Varberg tågstation | 1h23 | 8:36 AM Borås Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 3834 Västtrafik · 5 Västtrafik | 9:14 AM Varberg | 1h48 | 11:02 AM Borås | 2 transfers | |
652 Hallandstrafiken+ 3834 Västtrafik · 5 Västtrafik | 9:17 AM Varberg | 1h45 | 11:02 AM Borås | 2 transfers | |
3834 Västtrafik | 9:35 AM Varberg tågstation | 1h16 | 10:51 AM Borås Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 3836 Västtrafik · 159 Västtrafik | 11:14 AM Varberg | 1h57 | 1:11 PM Borås | 2 transfers | |
652 Hallandstrafiken+ 3836 Västtrafik · 159 Västtrafik | 11:25 AM Varberg | 1h46 | 1:11 PM Borås | 2 transfers | |
3836 Västtrafik | 11:39 AM Varberg tågstation | 1h17 | 12:56 PM Borås Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 3838 Västtrafik · 8 Västtrafik | 12:14 PM Varberg | 1h54 | 2:08 PM Borås | 2 transfers | |
652 Hallandstrafiken+ 3838 Västtrafik · 8 Västtrafik | 12:25 PM Varberg | 1h43 | 2:08 PM Borås | 2 transfers | |
3838 Västtrafik | 12:37 PM Varberg tågstation | 1h19 | 1:56 PM Borås Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 3840 Västtrafik · 8 Västtrafik | 1:14 PM Varberg | 1h54 | 3:08 PM Borås | 2 transfers | |
652 Hallandstrafiken+ 3840 Västtrafik · 8 Västtrafik | 1:25 PM Varberg | 1h43 | 3:08 PM Borås | 2 transfers | |
3840 Västtrafik | 1:37 PM Varberg tågstation | 1h20 | 2:57 PM Borås Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 3844 Västtrafik · 5 Västtrafik | 2:29 PM Varberg | 1h43 | 4:12 PM Borås | 2 transfers | |
2 Hallandstrafiken+ 3844 Västtrafik · 5 Västtrafik | 2:30 PM Varberg | 1h42 | 4:12 PM Borås | 2 transfers | |
3844 Västtrafik | 2:41 PM Varberg tågstation | 1h20 | 4:01 PM Borås Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 3846 Västtrafik · 8 Västtrafik | 3:29 PM Varberg | 1h49 | 5:18 PM Borås | 2 transfers | |
2 Hallandstrafiken+ 3846 Västtrafik · 8 Västtrafik | 3:30 PM Varberg | 1h48 | 5:18 PM Borås | 2 transfers | |
3846 Västtrafik | 3:43 PM Varberg tågstation | 1h20 | 5:03 PM Borås Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 3848 Västtrafik · 8 Västtrafik | 4:14 PM Varberg | 2h04 | 6:18 PM Borås | 2 transfers | |
2 Hallandstrafiken+ 3848 Västtrafik · 8 Västtrafik | 4:15 PM Varberg | 2h03 | 6:18 PM Borås | 2 transfers | |
3848 Västtrafik | 4:39 PM Varberg tågstation | 1h26 | 6:05 PM Borås Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 3852 Västtrafik · 8 Västtrafik | 5:29 PM Varberg | 1h46 | 7:15 PM Borås | 2 transfers | |
2 Hallandstrafiken+ 3852 Västtrafik · 8 Västtrafik | 5:30 PM Varberg | 1h45 | 7:15 PM Borås | 2 transfers | |
3852 Västtrafik | 5:40 PM Varberg tågstation | 1h21 | 7:01 PM Borås Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Varberg to Borås
Trains from Varberg to Borås run on average 63 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 49 miles (80 km) distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 49 miles (80 km) |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 63 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:56 |
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FAQs: Trains from Varberg to Borås
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Varberg to Borås 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 Borås, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Varberg to Borås
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park via Otto Torells gata.
- Restaurang Zorba
- John's Place
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- SEK 10
- Clarion Collection Hotel Fregatten
- Hotell Gästis
- Varbergs Stadshotell & Asia Spa
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to Gothenburg and Malmö
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: West Coast Line, Viskadal Line
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 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
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