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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stavanger to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stavanger to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 1m. 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 $78, while a flight costs an average of $414.
Distance: 242 miles (390 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$78 Average price Cheapest | $414 Average price | $214 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 16m Average total duration 11h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 27m 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 Stavanger to Gothenburg:
A bus is $337 (€283) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stavanger to Gothenburg costing on average $414 (€348).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 16m.
Tickets start at around $78 (€65) compared to roughly $214 (€179) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $136 (€115). The journey takes 11h 46m versus 9h 27m 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.
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How to get from Stavanger to Gothenburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stavanger to Gothenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:25 AM14h10Stavanger12:35 AMGothenburg$721One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
10:25 AM14h10Stavanger12:35 AMGothenburg$721One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:00 AM13h20Stavanger6:20 PMGothenburg$811One-way0 transfers
Other options
6:00 AM13h20Stavanger7:20 PMGothenburg$821One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stavanger to Gothenburg:
A bus is $337 (€283) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stavanger to Gothenburg costing on average $414 (€348).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 16m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stavanger and Gothenburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Stavanger Airport and arrive in Göteborg-Landvetter Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Stavanger Station and arrive in Gothenburg Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Stavanger, Bussterminal and arrive in Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen.
- Ferries mostly depart from Stavanger (Risavika Utenriksterminal) and arrive in Hirtshals (Fjord Line).
- Travel with Wideroe, Sas Airways, Lufthansa to go to Gothenburg by flight.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus to go to Gothenburg by bus.
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