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Compare bus and train for Gothenburg to Helsingborg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Helsingborg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$34 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Helsingborg:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Helsingborg costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Helsingborg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
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How to get from Gothenburg to Helsingborg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Helsingborg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:50 AM2h40Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen11:30 AMHelsingborg, Knutpunkten Bussterminal$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus2:40 AM2h35Göteborg, Åkareplatsen5:15 AMHelsingborg, Knutpunkten Bussterminal$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
489 SJ 300010:24 AM1h46Gothenburg Centralstation12:10 PMHelsingborg Centralstation$441One-way0 transfers
Other options
485 SJ 30008:24 AM1h47Gothenburg Centralstation10:11 AMHelsingborg Centralstation$401One-way0 transfers
497 SJ 30005:19 PM1h53Gothenburg Centralstation7:12 PMHelsingborg Centralstation$441One-way0 transfers
499 X 20007:19 PM1h53Gothenburg Centralstation9:12 PMHelsingborg Centralstation$441One-way0 transfers
60011:15 AM2h30Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen1:45 PMHelsingborg, Järnvägsgatan (Helsingborg C)$351One-way0 transfers
6007:00 AM2h30Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen9:30 AMHelsingborg, Järnvägsgatan (Helsingborg C)$301One-way0 transfers
60012:40 PM2h30Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen3:10 PMHelsingborg, Järnvägsgatan (Helsingborg C)$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Helsingborg:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Helsingborg costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Helsingborg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
- Around 38 trains per day.
- Around 30 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg and Helsingborg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Helsingborg Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Helsingborg, Järnvägsgatan (Helsingborg C).
- Travel with Oresundstag, SJ, vy, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Helsingborg by train.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss to go to Helsingborg by bus.
- 15 direct trains per day with Oresundstag, SJ, vy, Swedish Railways (SJ).
- 9 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss.
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