The cheapest and fastest coaches from Gothenburg to Strömstad
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Gothenburg to Strömstad is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Strömstad will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 12 buses that leave Gothenburg for Strömstad every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 145 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik10:232h23Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen12:46Strömstad tågstation£121One-way1 change
841 Västtrafik · 870 Västtrafik15:513h10Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen19:01Strömstad tågstation£121One-way1 change
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik14:212h25Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen16:46Strömstad tågstation£121One-way1 change
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik21:452h21Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen0:06Strömstad tågstation£121One-way1 change
841 Västtrafik · 860 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik17:212h43Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen20:04Strömstad tågstation£121One-way2 changes
FlixBus14:251h57Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen16:22Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet£151One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:001h57Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen8:57Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet£151One-way0 changes
FlixBus12:001h57Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen13:57Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet£151One-way0 changes
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik21:452h21Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen0:06Strömstad tågstation£121One-way1 change
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik10:232h23Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen12:46Strömstad tågstation£121One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Gothenburg to Strömstad
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Strömstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 £9, and a coach costs an average of £9.
Distance: 145 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£12 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Gothenburg to Strömstad bus times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Strömstad coaches for today, Monday 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
841 Västtrafik · 860 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik | 17:21 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h43 | 20:04 Strömstad tågstation | 2 changes | |
841 Västtrafik · 870 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik | 17:21 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h43 | 20:04 Strömstad tågstation | 2 changes | |
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik | 21:45 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h21 | 0:06 Strömstad tågstation | 1 change | |
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841 Västtrafik · 870 Västtrafik | 5:23 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 3h01 | 8:24 Strömstad tågstation | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 7:00 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h57 | 8:57 Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet | 0 changesdirect | |
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik | 8:21 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h25 | 10:46 Strömstad tågstation | 1 change | |
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik | 10:23 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h23 | 12:46 Strömstad tågstation | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 12:00 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h57 | 13:57 Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet | 0 changesdirect | |
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik | 12:23 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h23 | 14:46 Strömstad tågstation | 1 change | |
841 Västtrafik · 871 Västtrafik | 14:21 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2h25 | 16:46 Strömstad tågstation | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 14:25 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1h57 | 16:22 Strömstad, Blomsholmsmotet | 0 changesdirect | |
841 Västtrafik · 870 Västtrafik | 15:51 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 3h10 | 19:01 Strömstad tågstation | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Gothenburg to Strömstad
Buses from Gothenburg to Strömstad run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:50, the last at 23:23. The fastest coach covers the 145 km distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 145 km |
Average bus duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 57m |
First bus 0:50 |
Last bus 23:23 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 3 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Vy Buss from Gothenburg to StrömstadYou can travel by bus between Gothenburg to Strömstad with FlixBus, Vy Buss for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Gothenburg to Strömstad coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Strömstad by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Strömstad, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gothenburg and Strömstad
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Nils (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Espresso House (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 16, 17, 18, 19, 50, 60 Trains: All regional and national s Trams: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11
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