How to travel from Stockholm to Varberg, Sweden

The distance between Stockholm and Varberg is around 488km (303 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Stockholm to Varberg by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Halmstad (HAD), Train

Fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Halmstad (HAD) then take the train to Varberg St..

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,170($205)
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Train

Take the train to Göteborg Centralstation and then to Varberg St..

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    SEK 680($64)
Operated bySwedish Railways+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Borås Centralstation and then to Varberg station.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    SEK 95($9)
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Drive

Drive to Varberg.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance493km (307 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Varberg

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Varberg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,170 ($205).

The distance between Stockholm and Varberg is around 488km (303 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 421km (261 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Stockholm and Varberg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Varberg is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx SEK 2,170 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Varberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stockholm and Varberg. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Stockholm and Varberg with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 5h 25m.

Swedish Railways, MTRX, FlixTrain, Tågab, Öresundståg and Vasttrafik run train services between Stockholm and Varberg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stockholm and Varberg. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stockholm to Varberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Borås Centralstation. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Vy Travel AB, Bus4You, FlixBus, Nettbuss Express and Vasttrafik run regular bus services between Stockholm and Varberg. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stockholm to Varberg. We recommend that you fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Gothenburg (GOT) then take the train to Varberg St.. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Varberg is Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Varberg. Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH) (AGH) and Malmo Airport (MMX) (MMX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Stockholm and Varberg. The distance is around 493km (307 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Varberg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around SEK 680 ($64).

How do I get from Stockholm to Varberg

Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Varberg

Transport options from Stockholm to Varberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Halmstad (HAD), Train + 4 similar
2h 25m
SEK 2,170($205)
every 30 mins509km (316 miles)
Plane and Train2h 40m
SEK 670($63)
every 30 mins533km (331 miles)
Fly to Gothenburg (GOT), Train2h 40m
SEK 1,725($160)
every 30 mins488km (303 miles)
Fly to Helsingborg (AGH), Train2h 50m
SEK 2,500($235)
hourly598km (371 miles)
Fly to Helsingborg (AGH), Train3hrs
SEK 1,585($150)
hourly651km (405 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
SEK 680($64)
hourly519km (323 miles)
Train to Varberg station5h 25m
once daily552km (343 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
SEK 95($9)
every 20 mins508km (316 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
SEK 745($70)
on demand493km (307 miles)

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Airports near Varberg

The following major airports near Varberg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.

GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Varberg
AGH
Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Varberg
MMX
Malmo Airport (MMX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
187km (116 miles) from Varberg