The cheapest and fastest trains from Borås to Varberg
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Borås to Varberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Borås to Varberg will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 18 trains that leave Borås for Varberg every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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.
13841 Västtrafik
13835 Västtrafik
13831 Västtrafik
13827 Västtrafik
13819 Västtrafik
13835 Västtrafik
13827 Västtrafik
13823 Västtrafik
13831 Västtrafik
13819 VästtrafikTravel Information
Compare train and coach for Borås to Varberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Borås to Varberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. 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 £6, and a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 80 km
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Borås to Varberg train times
The table below shows live departures for Borås to Varberg trains for tomorrow, Friday 26 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 Västtrafik · 13819 Västtrafik+ 11 Hallandstrafiken | 08:49 Borås | 2h01 | 10:50 Varberg | 2 changes | |
8 Västtrafik · 13819 Västtrafik+ 2 Hallandstrafiken | 08:49 Borås | 2h00 | 10:49 Varberg | 2 changes | |
13819 Västtrafik | 09:04 Borås Centralstation | 1h16 | 10:20 Varberg tågstation | 0 changesdirect | |
8 Västtrafik · 13823 Västtrafik+ 16 Hallandstrafiken | 10:52 Borås | 1h45 | 12:37 Varberg | 2 changes | |
8 Västtrafik · 13823 Västtrafik+ 11 Hallandstrafiken | 10:52 Borås | 1h58 | 12:50 Varberg | 2 changes | |
13823 Västtrafik | 11:07 Borås Centralstation | 1h15 | 12:22 Varberg tågstation | 0 changesdirect | |
8 Västtrafik · 13827 Västtrafik+ 11 Hallandstrafiken | 12:52 Borås | 1h58 | 14:50 Varberg | 2 changes | |
8 Västtrafik · 13827 Västtrafik+ 16 Hallandstrafiken | 12:52 Borås | 1h45 | 14:37 Varberg | 2 changes | |
13827 Västtrafik | 13:06 Borås Centralstation | 1h15 | 14:21 Varberg tågstation | 0 changesdirect | |
8 Västtrafik · 13831 Västtrafik+ 11 Hallandstrafiken | 14:52 Borås | 1h58 | 16:50 Varberg | 2 changes | |
8 Västtrafik · 13831 Västtrafik+ 652 Hallandstrafiken | 14:52 Borås | 1h53 | 16:45 Varberg | 2 changes | |
13831 Västtrafik | 15:04 Borås Centralstation | 1h16 | 16:20 Varberg tågstation | 0 changesdirect | |
8 Västtrafik · 13835 Västtrafik+ 652 Hallandstrafiken | 16:52 Borås | 1h53 | 18:45 Varberg | 2 changes | |
8 Västtrafik · 13835 Västtrafik+ 1 Hallandstrafiken | 16:52 Borås | 1h58 | 18:50 Varberg | 2 changes | |
13835 Västtrafik | 17:06 Borås Centralstation | 1h15 | 18:21 Varberg tågstation | 0 changesdirect | |
8 Västtrafik · 13841 Västtrafik+ 2 Hallandstrafiken | 18:49 Borås | 2h00 | 20:49 Varberg | 2 changes | |
8 Västtrafik · 13841 Västtrafik+ 1 Hallandstrafiken | 18:49 Borås | 2h01 | 20:50 Varberg | 2 changes | |
13841 Västtrafik | 19:05 Borås Centralstation | 1h17 | 20:22 Varberg tågstation | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Borås to Varberg
Trains from Borås to Varberg run on average 71 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 80 km distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 80 km |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 71 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Västtrafik, SJ from Borås to Varberg trainsVästtrafik, SJ trains will get you between Borås and Varberg from £6. 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 Varberg train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Borås to Varberg 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 Varberg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Borås and Varberg
- 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 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park via Otto Torells gata.
- Restaurang Zorba
- John's Place
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- SEK 10
- Clarion Collection Hotel Fregatten
- Hotell Gästis
- Varbergs Stadshotell & Asia Spa
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to Gothenburg and Malmö
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: West Coast Line, Viskadal Line
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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