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Compare train and bus for Gothenburg to Borås
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Borås among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, while a bus costs an average of $14.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Gothenburg to Borås:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Borås costing on average $14.
Other travel options to Borås take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 32m.
Tickets start at around $11 compared to roughly $15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4. The journey takes 1h 2m versus 46m 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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How to get from Gothenburg to Borås by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Borås is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4006:00 AM0h50Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen6:50 AMBorås, Resecentrum$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4006:00 AM0h50Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen6:50 AMBorås, Resecentrum$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4006:00 AM0h50Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen6:50 AMBorås, Resecentrum$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
42 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik · 3556 Västtrafik · 550 Västtrafik1:25 PM3h01Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan4:26 PMHedared$151One-way3 transfers- 182 SJ+42 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik · 550 Västtrafik1:45 PM2h41Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan4:26 PMHedared$221One-way3 transfers
- 100 Västtrafik8:54 AM0h56Gothenburg9:50 AMBorås Centralstation$151One-way0 transfers
- 100 Västtrafik8:24 AM0h56Gothenburg9:20 AMBorås Centralstation$151One-way0 transfers
- 100 Västtrafik9:42 AM0h56Gothenburg10:38 AMBorås Centralstation$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Borås:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Borås costing on average $14.
Other travel options to Borås take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 32m.
- Around 135 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg and Borås as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Borås Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Åkareplatsen and arrive in Borås, Resecentrum.
- Travel with SJ, Västtrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Borås by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You, Vy Buss to go to Borås by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with SJ, Västtrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ).
- 80 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You, Vy Buss.
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