How to travel from Gothenburg to Säffle

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Compare bus and train for Gothenburg to Säffle

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Säffle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. 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 €12, while a bus costs an average of €36.

Distance: 104 miles (168 km)

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€12

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€36

Average price

€33

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2h 11m

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1h 41m

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6h 30m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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SJ

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Vy Bus4You

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The cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Säffle is a train with an average price of €12.

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

A train is €24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Säffle costing on average €36.

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Säffle is by train with an average journey time of 2h 11m.

Other travel options to Säffle take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gothenburg and Säffle including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Gothenburg to Säffle among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 49m faster (1h 41m by train vs 2h 30m by car) and roughly €21 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€12 vs €33). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Gothenburg to Säffle

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

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bus

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

  • Västtrafik13758 Västtrafik · 730 Västtrafik · 775 Västtrafik+Värmlandstrafik800 Värmlandstrafik
    3:10 PM7h10
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    10:20 PMSäffle station
    161One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • Västtrafik13758 Västtrafik · 730 Västtrafik · 775 Västtrafik+Värmlandstrafik800 Värmlandstrafik
    3:10 PM7h10
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    10:20 PMSäffle station
    161One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • Västtrafik9 Västtrafik+SJ3964 SJ
    12:53 PM2h01
    Gothenburg
    2:54 PMSäffle station
    191One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Västtrafik6 Västtrafik+SJ3956 SJ
    8:53 AM2h03
    Gothenburg
    10:56 AMSäffle station
    201One-way
    1 transfer
  • Västtrafik6 Västtrafik+SJ3960 SJ
    10:53 AM2h03
    Gothenburg
    12:56 PMSäffle station
    281One-way
    1 transfer
  • Västtrafik13742 Västtrafik · 730 Västtrafik · 775 Västtrafik+Värmlandstrafik800 Värmlandstrafik
    11:10 AM8h10
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    7:20 PMSäffle station
    161One-way
    3 transfers
  • Västtrafik4 Västtrafik · 13742 Västtrafik · 730 Västtrafik · 775 Västtrafik
    10:57 AM8h23
    Gothenburg
    7:20 PMSäffle station
    161One-way
    4 transfers
  • Västtrafik2 Västtrafik · 13742 Västtrafik · 730 Västtrafik · 775 Västtrafik
    10:48 AM8h32
    Gothenburg
    7:20 PMSäffle station
    161One-way
    4 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Gothenburg to Säffle

Travel to Säffle 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 Säffle.

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There are 2 options to travel between Gothenburg and Säffle including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Säffle is a train with an average price of €12.

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

A train is €24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Säffle costing on average €36.

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Säffle is by train with an average journey time of 2h 11m.

Other travel options to Säffle take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 30m.

The distance from Gothenburg to Säffle is approximately 104 miles (168 km).
The average frequency per day from Gothenburg to Säffle is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gothenburg to Säffle:
  • Trains mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Säffle station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Säffle, E18 (Knöstad Bytespunkt).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gothenburg to Säffle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vy Bus4You to go to Säffle by bus.
  • Travel with SJ, Västtrafik, Tågab to go to Säffle by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Gothenburg to Säffle:
  • 9 direct trains per day with SJ, Västtrafik, Tågab.
Omio customers who travel from Gothenburg to Säffle often also extend their vacation to go to Karlstad, Stockholm, Oslo, Åmål, Gothenburg Centralstation. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Säffle and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Säffle to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully enjoy Säffle's local attractions, cultural sights, and natural surroundings, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal.

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