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Compare bus and train for Gothenburg to Strömstad
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Strömstad 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 bus which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 $14.
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$16 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Strömstad:
A bus is $0.19 (€0.16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Strömstad costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Strömstad take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Gothenburg to Strömstad
How to get from Gothenburg to Strömstad by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Strömstad is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
861 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik5:45 PM2h19Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen8:04 PMStrömstad tågstation$151One-way1 transfer
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861 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik5:45 PM2h19Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen8:04 PMStrömstad tågstation$151One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus5:05 PM1h57Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen7:02 PMStrömstad, Blomsholmsmotet$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
13758 Västtrafik · 38 Västtrafik3:15 PM2h19Gamlestaden station5:34 PMStrömstad tågstation$151One-way1 transfer
13758 Västtrafik · 38 Västtrafik3:10 PM2h24Gothenburg Centralstation5:34 PMStrömstad tågstation$151One-way1 transfer
13750 Västtrafik · 38 Västtrafik1:14 PM2h30Gamlestaden station3:44 PMStrömstad tågstation$151One-way1 transfer
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik9:45 PM2h21Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen12:06 AMStrömstad tågstation$151One-way1 transfer
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik12:23 PM2h23Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen2:46 PMStrömstad tågstation$151One-way1 transfer
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik10:23 AM2h23Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen12:46 PMStrömstad tågstation$151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Strömstad:
A bus is $0.19 (€0.16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Strömstad costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Strömstad take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 20m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg and Strömstad 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 Strömstad tågstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet.
- Ferries mostly depart from Strömstad-Sandefjord and arrive in Sandefjord Port.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Strömstad by bus.
- Travel with Västtrafik to go to Strömstad by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Västtrafik.
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