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Compare train and bus for Varberg to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Varberg to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €15, while a bus costs an average of €19.
Distance: 69 km
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €19 Average price | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Varberg to Gothenburg
Compare the available ways to get from Varberg to Gothenburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Varberg to Gothenburg:
A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Varberg to Gothenburg costing on average €19.
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
Travel optionsfrom Varberg to Gothenburg
How to get from Varberg to Gothenburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Varberg to Gothenburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
13156 Västtrafik2:05 PM 0h45 Varberg tågstation 2:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
13156 Västtrafik2:05 PM 0h45 Varberg tågstation 2:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1042 Öresundståg12:26 PM 0h39 Varberg tågstation 1:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
13148 Västtrafik12:05 PM 0h45 Varberg tågstation 12:50 PM Gothenburg Centralstation €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
13132 Västtrafik8:05 AM 0h45 Varberg tågstation 8:50 AM Gothenburg Centralstation €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
13136 Västtrafik9:05 AM 0h45 Varberg tågstation 9:50 AM Gothenburg Centralstation €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
615 Hallandstrafiken+
746 Västtrafik · 3064 Västtrafik2:22 PM 2h23 Varberg 4:45 PM Gothenburg Centralstation €19 1 One-way 2 transfers
615 Hallandstrafiken+
732 Västtrafik · 3048 Västtrafik10:22 AM 2h23 Varberg 12:45 PM Gothenburg Centralstation €19 1 One-way 2 transfers
615 Hallandstrafiken+
746 Västtrafik · 3064 Västtrafik2:21 PM 2h24 Varberg tågstation 4:45 PM Gothenburg Centralstation €19 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Varberg to Gothenburg:
A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Varberg to Gothenburg costing on average €19.
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Varberg and Gothenburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Varberg tågstation and arrive in Gothenburg Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Träslövsläge Ankarskolan and arrive in Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan.
- Travel with Hallandstrafiken to go to Gothenburg by bus.
- Travel with Oresundstag, Västtrafik, Snälltåget to go to Gothenburg by train.
- 23 direct trains per day with Oresundstag, Västtrafik.
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