The cheapest and fastest trains from Strömstad to Gothenburg
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€13
Fastest journey
2 h 42 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Strömstad to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Strömstad to Gothenburg will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
It's difficult to get from Strömstad to Gothenburg without transferring at least once.
38 Västtrafik · 13763 Västtrafik2:00 PM3h05Strömstad tågstation5:05 PMGothenburg Centralstation€131One-way1 transfer
38 Västtrafik · 13731 Västtrafik6:24 AM2h46Strömstad tågstation9:10 AMGothenburg Centralstation€131One-way1 transfer
38 Västtrafik · 13763 Västtrafik2:00 PM2h59Strömstad tågstation4:59 PMGamlestaden station€131One-way1 transfer
38 Västtrafik · 13771 Västtrafik3:44 PM2h56Strömstad tågstation6:40 PMGamlestaden station€131One-way1 transfer
38 Västtrafik · 13779 Västtrafik5:45 PM3h20Strömstad tågstation9:05 PMGothenburg Centralstation€131One-way1 transfer
38 Västtrafik · 13731 Västtrafik6:24 AM2h42Strömstad tågstation9:06 AMGamlestaden station€131One-way1 transfer
38 Västtrafik · 13731 Västtrafik6:24 AM2h46Strömstad tågstation9:10 AMGothenburg Centralstation€131One-way1 transfer
38 Västtrafik · 13795 Västtrafik4:46 AM2h51Strömstad tågstation7:37 AMGamlestaden station€131One-way1 transfer
38 Västtrafik · 13771 Västtrafik3:44 PM2h56Strömstad tågstation6:40 PMGamlestaden station€131One-way1 transfer
38 Västtrafik · 13763 Västtrafik2:00 PM2h59Strömstad tågstation4:59 PMGamlestaden station€131One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Strömstad to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strömstad to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 12m. 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 €12, and a bus costs an average of €9.
Distance: 145 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price |
2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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
Strömstad to Gothenburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Strömstad to Gothenburg trains for today, Monday, May 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
38 Västtrafik · 13779 Västtrafik | 5:45 PM Strömstad tågstation | 3h20 | 9:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
38 Västtrafik · 13779 Västtrafik | 5:45 PM Strömstad tågstation | 3h14 | 8:59 PM Gamlestaden station | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, May 5 | |||||
38 Västtrafik · 13795 Västtrafik | 4:46 AM Strömstad tågstation | 2h51 | 7:37 AM Gamlestaden station | 1 transfer | |
38 Västtrafik · 13795 Västtrafik | 4:46 AM Strömstad tågstation | 2h59 | 7:45 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
38 Västtrafik · 13731 Västtrafik | 6:24 AM Strömstad tågstation | 2h46 | 9:10 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
38 Västtrafik · 13731 Västtrafik | 6:24 AM Strömstad tågstation | 2h42 | 9:06 AM Gamlestaden station | 1 transfer | |
38 Västtrafik · 13763 Västtrafik | 2:00 PM Strömstad tågstation | 3h05 | 5:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
38 Västtrafik · 13763 Västtrafik | 2:00 PM Strömstad tågstation | 2h59 | 4:59 PM Gamlestaden station | 1 transfer | |
38 Västtrafik · 13771 Västtrafik | 3:44 PM Strömstad tågstation | 2h56 | 6:40 PM Gamlestaden station | 1 transfer | |
38 Västtrafik · 13771 Västtrafik | 3:44 PM Strömstad tågstation | 3h01 | 6:45 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Strömstad to Gothenburg
Trains from Strömstad to Gothenburg run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 145 km distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 145 km |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 4:54 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Västtrafik from Strömstad to Gothenburg trainsVästtrafik trains will get you between Strömstad and Gothenburg from €9. 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 Strömstad to Gothenburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Strömstad 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 Strömstad to Gothenburg
- Located outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps.
- Free of charge
- Strömstad Spa & Resort
- Laholmen Hotel
- Scandic Laholmen
- The station has a main entrance with platforms for regional trains and connections to local buses.
- 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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