How to travel from Strömstad to Växjö, Sweden

The distance between Strömstad and Växjö is around 391km (243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Strömstad to Växjö by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out VäxjöStrömstad if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Falköping Centralstation then Nässjö Centralstation and then to Alvesta station.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 775($73)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal then Halmstad and then to Växjö station.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    SEK 445($42)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Växjö.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance391km (243 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strömstad and Växjö

There are several options for getting from Strömstad to Växjö by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 235 ($22) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 595 ($56).

The distance between Strömstad and Växjö is around 391km (243 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 314km (195 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Strömstad and Växjö by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strömstad to Växjö is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx SEK 595 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Strömstad and Växjö, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 235 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Strömstad and Växjö. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Strömstad to Växjö. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Falköping Centralstation, Nässjö Centralstation and Alvesta station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Swedish Railways, Vasttrafik, JLT, Snälltåget, Tågab and SJ run train services between Strömstad and Växjö. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Strömstad and Växjö. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Strömstad to Växjö. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tanums shoppingcenter, Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal and Halmstad. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Bus4You, Vy Travel AB, Nettbuss Express, FlixBus and Länstrafiken Kronoberg run regular bus services between Strömstad and Växjö. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strömstad to Växjö. We recommend that you take the train to Falköping Centralstation then Nässjö Centralstation and then to Alvesta station. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Växjö is Kallinge Airport (RNB) (RNB) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Växjö. Kalmar Oland Airport (KLR) (KLR) and Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) 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 Strömstad and Växjö. The distance is around 391km (243 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strömstad to Växjö is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around SEK 775 ($73).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Strömstad and Växjö

Transport options from Strömstad to Växjö
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
4h 55m
SEK 775($73)
once daily425km (264 miles)
Train via Göteborg Centralstation5h 50m
SEK 235($22)
every 20 mins403km (250 miles)
Train via Göteborg Centralstation6h 5m
SEK 555($52)
every 20 mins403km (250 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
SEK 445($42)
every 20 mins474km (295 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
SEK 595($56)
on demand391km (243 miles)

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Airports near Växjö

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

RNB
Kallinge Airport (RNB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Växjö
KLR
Kalmar Oland Airport (KLR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Växjö
GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Växjö