- Must visit
Universeum
Large science center with rainforest, aquarium, space and hands-on exhibitions. A top family attraction in central Gothenburg.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
39 m
Trains per day
77
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Varberg to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Varberg to Gothenburg will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 77 trains that leave Varberg for Gothenburg on Mon, Jun 22, 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 69 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 39 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.
13132 Västtrafik
13120 Västtrafik
13128 Västtrafik
13124 Västtrafik
13172 Västtrafik
1130 Öresundstågen
1018 Öresundstågen
1066 Öresundstågen
1082 Öresundstågen
1010 ÖresundstågenOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Varberg to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Varberg to Gothenburg:
A train is $0.39 (€0.32) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Varberg to Gothenburg costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 24m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (44m by train vs 59m by car). Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $17 (€14) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Oresundstag, Västtrafik, SJ, vy.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Varberg to Gothenburg trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13156 Västtrafik+ 1 Hallandstrafiken | 1:37 PM Varberg | 1h13 | 2:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
13156 Västtrafik | 2:05 PM Varberg tågstation | 0h45 | 2:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1058 Öresundstågen+ 1 Hallandstrafiken | 2:07 PM Varberg | 0h58 | 3:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1058 Öresundstågen | 2:26 PM Varberg tågstation | 0h39 | 3:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1066 Öresundstågen+ 1 Hallandstrafiken | 3:07 PM Varberg | 0h58 | 4:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1066 Öresundstågen | 3:26 PM Varberg tågstation | 0h39 | 4:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
13164 Västtrafik+ 1 Hallandstrafiken | 3:37 PM Varberg | 1h13 | 4:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
13164 Västtrafik | 4:05 PM Varberg tågstation | 0h45 | 4:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1074 Öresundstågen+ 1 Hallandstrafiken | 4:07 PM Varberg | 0h58 | 5:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1074 Öresundstågen | 4:26 PM Varberg tågstation | 0h39 | 5:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1082 Öresundstågen+ 1 Hallandstrafiken | 5:07 PM Varberg | 0h58 | 6:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1082 Öresundstågen | 5:26 PM Varberg tågstation | 0h39 | 6:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
13172 Västtrafik+ 1 Hallandstrafiken | 5:37 PM Varberg | 1h13 | 6:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
13172 Västtrafik | 6:05 PM Varberg tågstation | 0h45 | 6:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1090 Öresundstågen+ 1 Hallandstrafiken | 6:07 PM Varberg | 0h58 | 7:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1090 Öresundstågen | 6:26 PM Varberg tågstation | 0h39 | 7:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1098 Öresundstågen+ 1 Hallandstrafiken | 7:07 PM Varberg | 0h58 | 8:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1098 Öresundstågen | 7:26 PM Varberg tågstation | 0h39 | 8:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
13180 Västtrafik+ 1 Hallandstrafiken | 7:37 PM Varberg | 1h13 | 8:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
13180 Västtrafik | 8:05 PM Varberg tågstation | 0h45 | 8:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1106 Öresundstågen+ 1 Hallandstrafiken | 8:07 PM Varberg | 0h58 | 9:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1106 Öresundstågen | 8:26 PM Varberg tågstation | 0h39 | 9:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1114 Öresundstågen+ 1 Hallandstrafiken | 9:07 PM Varberg | 0h58 | 10:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1114 Öresundstågen | 9:26 PM Varberg tågstation | 0h39 | 10:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1122 Öresundstågen+ 1 Hallandstrafiken | 10:07 PM Varberg | 0h58 | 11:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1122 Öresundstågen | 10:26 PM Varberg tågstation | 0h39 | 11:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1130 Öresundstågen+ 1 Hallandstrafiken | 11:07 PM Varberg | 0h58 | 12:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1130 Öresundstågen | 11:26 PM Varberg tågstation | 0h39 | 12:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 13120 Västtrafik | 4:37 AM Varberg | 0h58 | 5:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
13120 Västtrafik | 4:50 AM Varberg tågstation | 0h45 | 5:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 20150 Öresundstågen | 5:07 AM Varberg | 0h58 | 6:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
20150 Öresundstågen | 5:24 AM Varberg tågstation | 0h41 | 6:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 20152 Öresundstågen | 5:37 AM Varberg | 0h58 | 6:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 13124 Västtrafik | 5:52 AM Varberg | 0h58 | 6:50 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
20152 Öresundstågen | 5:54 AM Varberg tågstation | 0h41 | 6:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
13124 Västtrafik | 6:05 AM Varberg tågstation | 0h45 | 6:50 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 20154 Öresundstågen | 6:07 AM Varberg | 0h58 | 7:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
20154 Öresundstågen | 6:24 AM Varberg tågstation | 0h41 | 7:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 20156 Öresundstågen | 6:37 AM Varberg | 0h58 | 7:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 13128 Västtrafik | 6:52 AM Varberg | 0h58 | 7:50 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
20156 Öresundstågen | 6:54 AM Varberg tågstation | 0h41 | 7:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
13128 Västtrafik | 7:05 AM Varberg tågstation | 0h45 | 7:50 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 11002 Öresundstågen | 7:07 AM Varberg | 0h58 | 8:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
11002 Öresundstågen | 7:25 AM Varberg tågstation | 0h40 | 8:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 20158 Öresundstågen | 7:37 AM Varberg | 0h58 | 8:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 13132 Västtrafik | 7:52 AM Varberg | 0h58 | 8:50 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
20158 Öresundstågen | 7:54 AM Varberg tågstation | 0h41 | 8:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
13132 Västtrafik | 8:05 AM Varberg tågstation | 0h45 | 8:50 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 1010 Öresundstågen | 8:07 AM Varberg | 0h58 | 9:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1010 Öresundstågen | 8:26 AM Varberg tågstation | 0h39 | 9:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
30 Snälltåget+ 3231 Västtrafik | 8:29 AM Varberg tågstation | 1h01 | 9:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 20160 Öresundstågen | 8:37 AM Varberg | 0h58 | 9:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 13136 Västtrafik | 8:52 AM Varberg | 0h58 | 9:50 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
20160 Öresundstågen | 8:54 AM Varberg tågstation | 0h41 | 9:35 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
13136 Västtrafik | 9:05 AM Varberg tågstation | 0h45 | 9:50 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 1018 Öresundstågen | 9:07 AM Varberg | 0h58 | 10:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1018 Öresundstågen | 9:26 AM Varberg tågstation | 0h39 | 10:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 13140 Västtrafik | 9:37 AM Varberg | 1h13 | 10:50 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
13140 Västtrafik | 10:05 AM Varberg tågstation | 0h45 | 10:50 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 1026 Öresundstågen | 10:07 AM Varberg | 0h58 | 11:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1026 Öresundstågen | 10:26 AM Varberg tågstation | 0h39 | 11:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 1034 Öresundstågen | 11:07 AM Varberg | 0h58 | 12:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1034 Öresundstågen | 11:26 AM Varberg tågstation | 0h39 | 12:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 13148 Västtrafik | 11:37 AM Varberg | 1h13 | 12:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
13148 Västtrafik | 12:05 PM Varberg tågstation | 0h45 | 12:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 1042 Öresundstågen | 12:07 PM Varberg | 0h58 | 1:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1042 Öresundstågen | 12:26 PM Varberg tågstation | 0h39 | 1:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1 Hallandstrafiken+ 1050 Öresundstågen | 1:07 PM Varberg | 0h58 | 2:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1050 Öresundstågen | 1:26 PM Varberg tågstation | 0h39 | 2:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Varberg to Gothenburg run on average 85 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 42 miles (69 km) distance in 37m.
Distance 42 miles (69 km) |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 85 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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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 Varberg 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.

Most Varberg to Gothenburg trains use the Varberg tågstation to Göteborg Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Göteborg Grönsakstorget. Use this guide to compare Varberg and Gothenburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Varberg tågstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurang Zorba, John's Place
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Varberg tågstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Varberg tågstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Varberg tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Varberg tågstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Varberg tågstation: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Clarion Collection Hotel Fregatten, Hotell Gästis, Varbergs Stadshotell & Asia Spa.
Varberg, Brunnsparken has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Varberg, Brunnsparken: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Göteborg Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Espresso House, Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill, Franks gatukök, Fruit & Berry, Happy M Kitchen, Le Croissant, Lilla London, Metropolitan, Mr. Shou, & many more
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are 6 ATM machines located in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30. Information desks are opposite the taxi station. .
Luggage storage is there are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg Centralstation: 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.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Royal, Hotel Pigalle, ProfilHotels | Opera.
Liseberg has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liseberg: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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