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Compare bus and flight for Gothenburg to Stavanger
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Stavanger among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $109 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $109, while a flight costs an average of $233.
Distance: 242 miles (390 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$109 Average price Cheapest | $233 Average price | $222 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 10m Average total duration 13h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg 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 Stavanger:
A bus is $124 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Stavanger costing on average $233 (€188).
Other travel options to Stavanger take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 10m.
Tickets start at around $109 (€88) compared to roughly $222 (€179) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $113 (€91). The journey takes 13h 40m versus 9h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Gothenburg to Stavanger
How to get from Gothenburg to Stavanger by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Stavanger is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
600 · VY1906:45 AM15h29Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen10:14 PMStavanger, Bussterminal$781One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
600 · VY1906:45 AM15h29Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen10:14 PMStavanger, Bussterminal$781One-way1 transfer
Fastest
SK1439 · SK18706:00 AM3h45Göteborg-Landvetter Airport9:45 AMStavanger Airport$3281One-way1 transfer
Other options
600 · VY1909:30 AM12h44Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen10:14 PMStavanger, Bussterminal$791One-way1 transfer
VY190 · 6002:20 AM13h54Göteborg, Åkareplatsen4:14 PMStavanger, Bussterminal$821One-way1 transfer
481 SJ 3000+
1043 Öresundstågen+
DY949 · DY5226:39 AM25h11Gothenburg Centralstation7:50 AMStavanger Airport$1651One-way3 transfers
481 SJ 3000+
1043 Öresundstågen+
DY949 · DY5246:39 AM26h06Gothenburg Centralstation8:45 AMStavanger Airport$1651One-way3 transfers
485 SJ 3000+
1075 Öresundstågen+
DY522 · DY94910:39 AM21h11Gothenburg Centralstation7:50 AMStavanger Airport$1671One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Stavanger:
A bus is $124 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Stavanger costing on average $233 (€188).
Other travel options to Stavanger take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 10m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg and Stavanger as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Göteborg-Landvetter Airport and arrive in Stavanger Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Stavanger, Bussterminal.
- Ferries mostly depart from Hirtshals (Fjord Line) and arrive in Stavanger (Risavika Utenriksterminal).
- Travel with Sas Airways, Cityjet to go to Stavanger by flight.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss to go to Stavanger by bus.
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