The cheapest and fastest trains from Borås to Vanersborg
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Borås to Vanersborg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Borås to Vanersborg will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Of the 33 trains that leave Borås for Vanersborg every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 82 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 31 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.
6 Västtrafik · 3826 Västtrafik6:421h42Borås8:24Vänersborg, Centralstation£31One-way1 change
8 Västtrafik · 3844 Västtrafik17:022h01Borås19:03Vänersborg, Centralstation£31One-way1 change
3846 Västtrafik18:131h31Borås Centralstation19:44Vänersborg, Centralstation£31One-way0 changes
3836 Västtrafik · 3840 Västtrafik14:481h57Borås Centralstation16:45Vänersborg, Centralstation£31One-way1 change
6 Västtrafik · 3846 Västtrafik17:571h47Borås19:44Vänersborg, Centralstation£31One-way1 change
3824 Västtrafik5:511h28Borås Centralstation7:19Vänersborg, Centralstation£31One-way0 changes
3828 Västtrafik8:151h29Borås Centralstation9:44Vänersborg, Centralstation£31One-way0 changes
3826 Västtrafik6:541h30Borås Centralstation8:24Vänersborg, Centralstation£31One-way0 changes
3846 Västtrafik18:131h31Borås Centralstation19:44Vänersborg, Centralstation£31One-way0 changes
3834 Västtrafik12:181h31Borås Centralstation13:49Vänersborg, Centralstation£31One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Borås to Vanersborg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Borås to Vanersborg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £11.
Distance: 82 km
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£4 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Borås to Vanersborg train times
The table below shows live departures for Borås to Vanersborg trains for today, Thursday 7 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:14 Borås | 1h49 | 18:03 Vanersborg | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 8 May | |||||
100 Västtrafik · 3224 Västtrafik | 4:09 Borås Centralstation | 2h45 | 6:54 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
2 Västtrafik · 3824 Västtrafik | 5:33 Borås | 1h46 | 7:19 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
3824 Västtrafik | 5:51 Borås Centralstation | 1h28 | 7:19 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
6 Västtrafik · 3826 Västtrafik | 6:42 Borås | 1h42 | 8:24 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
3826 Västtrafik | 6:54 Borås Centralstation | 1h30 | 8:24 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
7330 Västtrafik · 3234 Västtrafik | 6:58 Borås Centralstation | 2h24 | 9:22 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
8 Västtrafik · 3828 Västtrafik | 8:03 Borås | 1h41 | 9:44 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
3828 Västtrafik | 8:15 Borås Centralstation | 1h29 | 9:44 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
7336 Västtrafik · 3242 Västtrafik | 9:02 Borås Centralstation | 2h20 | 11:22 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
3832 Västtrafik | 9:46 Borås Centralstation | 2h47 | 12:33 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Borås to Vanersborg
Trains from Borås to Vanersborg run on average 71 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 82 km distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 82 km |
Average train duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 71 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 0:07 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Västtrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Borås to Vanersborg trainsVästtrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Borås and Vanersborg from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Borås to Vanersborg train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Borås to Vanersborg by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vanersborg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Borås and Vanersborg
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Stationsgatan.
- Restaurant Viskan
- Café Bakgården
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- SEK 10
- Quality Hotel Grand
- Scandic Plaza Borås
- Comfort Hotel Jazz
- Located in the main hall
- SIXT
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Gothenburg and regional destinations
- Bus: Vy Buss
- Train: SJ Regional trains
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours.
- Sushi Ro
- Restaurang Koppargrillen
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- SEK 5
- Quality Hotel Vänersborg
- Best Western Arena Hotell
- Strand Hotell
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to regional and local destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and local train services
- Free parking available near the station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Train: Regional trains to Gothenburg and Stockholm
- Bus: Local bus services available
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