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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 DKK 90 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. 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 DKK 90, while a bus costs an average of DKK 92.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
DKK 90 Average price Cheapest | DKK 92 Average price | DKK 96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Gothenburg to Borås
Compare the available ways to get from Gothenburg to Borås, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Borås:
A train is DKK 2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Borås costing on average DKK 92.
Other travel options to Borås take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 36m.
Tickets start at around DKK 90 compared to roughly DKK 96 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about DKK 6. The journey takes 1h 6m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Gothenburg to Borås
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.
- FlixBus
2:00 PM 0h55 Gothenburg, Korsvägen 2:55 PM Borås, Resecentrum DKK 64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
2:00 PM 0h55 Gothenburg, Korsvägen 2:55 PM Borås, Resecentrum DKK 64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4007:00 AM 0h50 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen 7:50 AM Borås, Resecentrum DKK 116 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 42 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik · 3548 Västtrafik · 550 Västtrafik
11:26 AM 3h01 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan 2:27 PM Hedared DKK 100 1 One-way 3 transfers - 42 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik+
178 SJ+550 Västtrafik11:46 AM 2h41 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan 2:27 PM Hedared DKK 139 1 One-way 3 transfers
- FlixBus
9:40 PM 0h55 Gothenburg, Korsvägen 10:35 PM Borås, Resecentrum DKK 64 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
12:30 PM 0h55 Gothenburg, Korsvägen 1:25 PM Borås, Resecentrum DKK 64 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
2:30 PM 0h55 Gothenburg, Korsvägen 3:25 PM Borås, Resecentrum DKK 64 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Borås:
A train is DKK 2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Borås costing on average DKK 92.
Other travel options to Borås take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 36m.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 7 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, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Borås, Resecentrum.
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You, Vy Express Sweden to go to Borås by bus.
- Travel with Västtrafik, SJ to go to Borås by train.
- 30 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You, Vy Express Sweden.
- 7 direct trains per day with Västtrafik, SJ.
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