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Compare train and bus for Helsingborg to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helsingborg to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$36 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Helsingborg to Gothenburg:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsingborg to Gothenburg costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
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How to get from Helsingborg to Gothenburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Helsingborg to Gothenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6003:10 PM2h30Helsingborg, Järnvägsgatan (Helsingborg C)5:40 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
6003:10 PM2h30Helsingborg, Järnvägsgatan (Helsingborg C)5:40 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
490 SJ 30004:13 PM1h37Helsingborg Centralstation5:50 PMGothenburg Centralstation$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
297 Skånetrafiken+
490 SJ 30003:39 PM2h11Görarpsvägen Norra5:50 PMGothenburg Centralstation$321One-way1 transfer
297 Skånetrafiken+
490 SJ 3000+
60 Västtrafik3:39 PM2h28Görarpsvägen Norra6:07 PMGöteborg, Brunnsparken$371One-way2 transfers
297 Skånetrafiken+
490 SJ 3000+
18 Västtrafik · 60 Västtrafik3:39 PM2h33Görarpsvägen Norra6:12 PMGöteborg, Lilla Bommen$371One-way3 transfers
6008:25 PM2h30Helsingborg, Järnvägsgatan (Helsingborg C)10:55 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$221One-way0 transfers
3004:10 PM2h30Helsingborg, Järnvägsgatan (Helsingborg C)6:40 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$221One-way0 transfers
60012:15 PM2h30Helsingborg, Järnvägsgatan (Helsingborg C)2:45 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Helsingborg to Gothenburg:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsingborg to Gothenburg costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
- Around 50 trains per day.
- Around 41 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Helsingborg and Gothenburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive in Göteborg-Landvetter Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Helsingborg Centralstation and arrive in Gothenburg Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Görarpsvägen Norra and arrive in Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Grenå and arrive in Danmarksterminalen Halmstad Stena Line.
- Travel with Oresundstag, SJ, vy, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Gothenburg by train.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss to go to Gothenburg by bus.
- 16 direct trains per day with Oresundstag, SJ, vy, Swedish Railways (SJ).
- 9 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss.
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