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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 NOK 229 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. 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 NOK 229, while a bus costs an average of NOK 593.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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NOK 229 Average price Cheapest | NOK 593 Average price | NOK 366 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Gothenburg to Säffle
Compare the available ways to get from Gothenburg to Säffle, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Säffle:
A train is NOK 364 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Säffle costing on average NOK 593.
Other travel options to Säffle take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 5m.
The journey is about 47m faster (1h 43m by train vs 2h 30m by car) and roughly NOK 138 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (NOK 229 vs NOK 366). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Gothenburg to Säffle
How to get from Gothenburg to Säffle by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Säffle is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
13224 Västtrafik6:30 PM 1h45 Gothenburg Centralstation 8:15 PM Säffle station NOK 139 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
13224 Västtrafik6:30 PM 1h45 Gothenburg Centralstation 8:15 PM Säffle station NOK 139 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3950 SJ Regional5:14 AM 1h40 Gothenburg Centralstation 6:54 AM Säffle station NOK 181 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
13216 Västtrafik4:15 PM 1h51 Gothenburg Centralstation 6:06 PM Säffle station NOK 139 1 One-way 0 transfers
3960 SJ Regional11:14 AM 1h42 Gothenburg Centralstation 12:56 PM Säffle station NOK 181 1 One-way 0 transfers
3976 SJ Regional7:14 PM 1h40 Gothenburg Centralstation 8:54 PM Säffle station NOK 191 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Säffle:
A train is NOK 364 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Säffle costing on average NOK 593.
Other travel options to Säffle take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 5m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- 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).
- Travel with SJ, Västtrafik, Tågab to go to Säffle by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You, Vy Express Sweden to go to Säffle by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with SJ, Västtrafik, Tågab.
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