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Compare train and bus for Halmstad to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Halmstad to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€17 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Halmstad to Gothenburg
Compare the available ways to get from Halmstad to Gothenburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Halmstad to Gothenburg:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Halmstad to Gothenburg costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 8m.
The journey is about 16m faster (1h 14m by train vs 1h 30m by car) and roughly €8 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€17 vs €24). 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 Halmstad to Gothenburg
How to get from Halmstad to Gothenburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Halmstad to Gothenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:35 AM 1h35 Halmstad, Resecentrum 5:10 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:35 AM 1h35 Halmstad, Resecentrum 5:10 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus3:35 AM 1h35 Halmstad, Resecentrum 5:10 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5 Hallandstrafiken+
6804 Öresundståg · 51074 Öresundståg3:05 PM 2h00 Halmstad 5:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation €27 1 One-way 2 transfers
5 Hallandstrafiken+
6804 Öresundståg · 51058 Öresundståg1:05 PM 2h00 Halmstad 3:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation €27 1 One-way 2 transfers
5 Hallandstrafiken+
6804 Öresundståg · 51034 Öresundståg10:05 AM 2h00 Halmstad 12:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation €27 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus12:50 AM 1h35 Halmstad, Resecentrum 2:25 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
5 Hallandstrafiken+
6804 Öresundståg8:05 AM 2h58 Halmstad 11:03 AM Gothenburg Centralstation €27 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus7:10 PM 1h40 Halmstad, Resecentrum 8:50 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Halmstad to Gothenburg:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Halmstad to Gothenburg costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 8m.
- Around 71 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Halmstad and Gothenburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Halmstad Centralstation and arrive in Gothenburg Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Halmstad, Resecentrum and arrive in Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen.
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You to go to Gothenburg by bus.
- Travel with Oresundstag, SJ, Snälltåget, vy to go to Gothenburg by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You.
- 30 direct trains per day with Oresundstag, SJ, Snälltåget, vy.
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