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Compare train and bus for Alvesta to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alvesta to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, while a bus costs an average of $49.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Alvesta to Gothenburg:
A train is $26 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alvesta to Gothenburg costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23. The journey takes 3h 28m versus 2h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Alvesta to Gothenburg
How to get from Alvesta to Gothenburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alvesta to Gothenburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
324 SJ+
100 Västtrafik7:38 AM2h47Alvesta station10:25 AMGothenburg$291One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
324 SJ+
100 Västtrafik7:38 AM2h47Alvesta station10:25 AMGothenburg$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
324 SJ+
100 Västtrafik7:38 AM2h47Alvesta station10:25 AMGothenburg$291One-way1 transfer
Other options
17656 Jönköpings länstrafik · 7633 Jönköpings länstrafik+
1050 Öresundståg9:36 AM4h29Alvesta station2:05 PMGothenburg Centralstation$521One-way2 transfers
7228 Västtrafik+
169 SJ+
3940 Snälltåget10:45 AM4h45Alvesta station3:30 PMGothenburg Centralstation$561One-way2 transfers
1049 Öresundståg · 1042 Öresundståg8:23 AM4h42Alvesta station1:05 PMGothenburg Centralstation$561One-way1 transfer
352 Västervik Express+
3940 Snälltåget10:45 AM5h00Alvesta station3:45 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen$471One-way1 transfer
1042 Öresundståg+
145 Länstrafiken Kronoberg · 175 Länstrafiken Kronoberg9:15 AM3h50Alvesta station1:05 PMGothenburg Centralstation$531One-way2 transfers
532 SJ+
352 Västervik Express11:30 AM4h15Alvesta station3:45 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen$591One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Alvesta to Gothenburg:
A train is $26 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alvesta to Gothenburg costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
- Around 30 trains per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alvesta and Gothenburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Alvesta station and arrive in Gothenburg Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Växjö Hagen and arrive in Göteborg, Åkareplatsen.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Gothenburg by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Västtrafik, Oresundstag, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Gothenburg by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ).
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