The cheapest and fastest trains from Borås to Gothenburg
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Borås to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Borås to Gothenburg will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 6 trains that leave Borås for Gothenburg on Sat, Mar 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10344 SJ
7338 Västtrafik
7368 Västtrafik
7364 Västtrafik
332 SJ
10344 SJ
7368 Västtrafik
7364 Västtrafik
7338 Västtrafik
332 SJTravel Information
Compare train and bus for Borås to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Borås to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 52m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 58 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€8 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Borås to Gothenburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Borås to Gothenburg trains for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
332 SJ | 12:13 PM Borås Centralstation | 1h27 | 1:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
336 SJ | 2:19 PM Borås Centralstation | 1h11 | 3:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
7368 Västtrafik | 4:23 PM Borås Centralstation | 1h17 | 5:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
10344 SJ | 6:13 PM Borås Centralstation | 1h27 | 7:40 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, March 21 | |||||
7338 Västtrafik | 8:14 AM Borås Centralstation | 1h26 | 9:40 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
328 SJ | 10:13 AM Borås Centralstation | 1h27 | 11:40 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Borås to Gothenburg
Trains from Borås to Gothenburg run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 58 km distance in 53m.
Distance 58 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: SJ, Västtrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Borås to Gothenburg trainsSJ, Västtrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Borås and Gothenburg from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Borås to Gothenburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Borås to Gothenburg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gothenburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Borås to Gothenburg
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Stationsgatan.
- Restaurant Viskan
- Café Bakgården
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- SEK 10
- Quality Hotel Grand
- Scandic Plaza Borås
- Comfort Hotel Jazz
- Located in the main hall
- SIXT
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Gothenburg and regional destinations
- Bus: Vy Buss
- Train: SJ Regional trains
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
- Burger King
- Espresso House
- Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill
- Franks gatukök
- Fruit & Berry
- Happy M Kitchen
- Le Croissant
- Lilla London
- Metropolitan
- Mr. Shou
- & many more
- All entrances to the station are accessible. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee. Personalized special assistance can be requested.
- Hotel Royal
- Hotel Pigalle
- ProfilHotels | Opera
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- Opposite the taxi station.
- Tram lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13
- Bus lines: 60327, 61327, Flygbussarna
- Train lines: 029, FLX, MTRX, SJ Regionaltåg, SJ SJ3000, SJ X2000, Tågab, Västtågen, Öresundståg
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