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Compare train and bus for Gothenburg to Halmstad
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Halmstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$27 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Halmstad:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Halmstad costing on average $27.
Other travel options to Halmstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Gothenburg to Halmstad
How to get from Gothenburg to Halmstad by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Halmstad is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:10 PM1h35Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen11:45 PMHalmstad, Resecentrum$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:10 PM1h35Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen11:45 PMHalmstad, Resecentrum$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
489 SJ 30002:39 PM0h58Gothenburg Centralstation3:37 PMHalmstad Centralstation$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
13145 Västtrafik+
2093 VR Snabbtåg11:10 AM1h37Gothenburg Centralstation12:47 PMHalmstad Centralstation$301One-way1 transfer
60 Västtrafik · 13145 Västtrafik+
2093 VR Snabbtåg10:51 AM1h56Gothenburg12:47 PMHalmstad Centralstation$301One-way2 transfers
60 Västtrafik · 13145 Västtrafik+
2093 VR Snabbtåg10:50 AM1h57Gothenburg12:47 PMHalmstad Centralstation$301One-way2 transfers
FlixBus6:05 PM1h35Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen7:40 PMHalmstad, Resecentrum$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:50 AM1h35Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen10:25 AMHalmstad, Resecentrum$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 AM1h35Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen1:05 PMHalmstad, Resecentrum$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Halmstad:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Halmstad costing on average $27.
Other travel options to Halmstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 48m.
- Around 58 trains per day.
- Around 44 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg and Halmstad 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 Halmstad Centralstation.
- Ferries mostly depart from Gothenburg (Emigrantvagen) and arrive in Port of Frederikshavn.
- Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola.
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You to go to Halmstad by bus.
- Travel with Oresundstag, SJ, vy, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Halmstad by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You.
- 21 direct trains per day with Oresundstag, SJ, Swedish Railways (SJ).
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