How to travel from Gothenburg to Alvesta

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Compare train and bus for Gothenburg to Alvesta

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Alvesta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. 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 €19, while a bus costs an average of €44.

Distance: 111 miles (180 km)

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€19

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€44

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€37

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3h 45m

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3h 15m

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4h 11m

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3h 41m

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2h 38m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Alvesta is a train with an average price of €19.

This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Alvesta:

A train is €24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Alvesta costing on average €44.

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Alvesta is by train with an average journey time of 3h 45m.

Other travel options to Alvesta take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gothenburg and Alvesta including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Gothenburg to Alvesta among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €19 compared to roughly €37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €17. The journey takes 3h 15m versus 2h 38m 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.

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from Gothenburg to Alvesta

How to get from Gothenburg to Alvesta by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Alvesta is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SJ
    7:37 AM3h33
    Gothenburg
    11:10 AMAlvesta
    351One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SJ
    7:37 AM3h33
    Gothenburg
    11:10 AMAlvesta
    351One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SJ
    7:37 AM3h33
    Gothenburg
    11:10 AMAlvesta
    351One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SJ
    8:37 AM3h33
    Gothenburg
    12:10 PMAlvesta
    371One-way
    0 transfers
  • Oresundstag
    6:55 PM8h33
    Gothenburg
    3:28 AMAlvesta
    411One-way
    0 transfers
  • LT Kronoberg
    9:55 AM3h40
    Gothenburg
    1:35 PMAlvesta
    451One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Gothenburg to Alvesta

Travel to Alvesta easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gothenburg to Alvesta.

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There are 2 options to travel between Gothenburg and Alvesta including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Alvesta is a train with an average price of €19.

This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Alvesta:

A train is €24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Alvesta costing on average €44.

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Alvesta is by train with an average journey time of 3h 45m.

Other travel options to Alvesta take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 11m.

The distance from Gothenburg to Alvesta is approximately 111 miles (180 km).
The average frequency per day from Gothenburg to Alvesta is:
  • Around 27 trains per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg and Alvesta as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gothenburg to Alvesta:
  • Trains mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Alvesta station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Åkareplatsen and arrive in Växjö Hagen.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gothenburg to Alvesta, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SJ, Västtrafik, JLT, Oresundstag, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Alvesta by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Alvesta by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Gothenburg to Alvesta with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Swedish Railways (SJ).
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Gothenburg to Alvesta often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Copenhagen, Copenhagen Airport, Hamburg, Malmö. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Alvesta and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Alvesta to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Alvesta can be explored in 1-2 days, allowing time to enjoy local attractions and the surrounding nature.

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