The distance between Strömstad and Gothenburg is around 166km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Strömstad to Gothenburg by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gothenburg → Strömstad if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Tanums shoppingcenter and then to Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal.
Multiple bus operators
Take the train to Göteborg Centralstation.
Vasttrafik
There are several options for getting from Strömstad to Gothenburg by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 190 ($18) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 255 ($24).
The distance between Strömstad and Gothenburg is around 166km (103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 144km (90 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Strömstad and Gothenburg by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Strömstad to Gothenburg is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx SEK 255 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Strömstad and Gothenburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 190 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Strömstad and Gothenburg. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Strömstad and Gothenburg with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 2h 45m.
Vasttrafik run train services between Strömstad and Gothenburg. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Strömstad and Gothenburg. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Strömstad to Gothenburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tanums shoppingcenter. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
Vasttrafik, Bus4You, Vy Travel AB, Nettbuss Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Strömstad and Gothenburg. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 2h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strömstad to Gothenburg. We recommend that you take the bus to Tanums shoppingcenter and then to Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal. instead which will take 2h 10m.
The closest major airport to Gothenburg is Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Gothenburg. Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH) (AGH) and Linkoping City Airport (LPI) (LPI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Strömstad and Gothenburg. The distance is around 166km (103 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strömstad to Gothenburg is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around SEK 190 ($18).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2h 10m | SEK 190($18) | every 2 hours | 167km (104 miles) |
Train | 2h 45m | SEK 235($22) | every 3 hours | 173km (107 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | SEK 255($24) | on demand | 166km (103 miles) |
Vasttrafik
Bus4You
Vy Travel AB
Nettbuss Express
The following major airports near Gothenburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.