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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 train with prices starting from $13. 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 train costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m 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 $0.20 (€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.
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik10:21 AM2h25Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen12:46 PMStrömstad tågstation$181One-way1 transfer
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841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik10:21 AM2h25Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen12:46 PMStrömstad tågstation$181One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus10:30 AM1h57Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen12:27 PMStrömstad, Blomsholmsmotet$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
13740 Västtrafik · 38 Västtrafik9:39 AM2h58Gamlestaden station12:37 PMStrömstad tågstation$181One-way1 transfer
13740 Västtrafik · 38 Västtrafik9:35 AM3h02Gothenburg Centralstation12:37 PMStrömstad tågstation$181One-way1 transfer
13750 Västtrafik · 38 Västtrafik1:14 PM2h54Gamlestaden station4:08 PMStrömstad tågstation$181One-way1 transfer
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik8:21 AM2h25Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen10:46 AMStrömstad tågstation$181One-way1 transfer
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik12:21 PM2h25Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen2:46 PMStrömstad tågstation$181One-way1 transfer
FlixBus12:00 PM1h57Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen1:57 PMStrömstad, Blomsholmsmotet$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Strömstad:
A bus is $0.20 (€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 Västtrafik, SJ to go to Strömstad by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Buss to go to Strömstad by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Västtrafik.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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