The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg to Vanersborg
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Vanersborg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Vanersborg will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 5 trains that leave Gothenburg for Vanersborg every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 78 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 58 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gothenburg to Vanersborg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Vanersborg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. 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 £7, and a coach costs an average of £11.
Distance: 78 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Vanersborg train times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Vanersborg trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3234 Västtrafik | 07:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h53 | 08:23 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
3236 Västtrafik | 08:00 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h52 | 08:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
356 SJ+ 65 Västtrafik | 08:14 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h10 | 09:24 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
16 Västtrafik · 3240 Västtrafik | 08:36 Gothenburg | 1h16 | 09:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
16 Västtrafik · 3240 Västtrafik | 08:37 Gothenburg | 1h15 | 09:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
3240 Västtrafik | 09:00 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h52 | 09:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
3240 Västtrafik | 09:04 Gamlestaden station | 0h48 | 09:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
386 Vy+ 65 Västtrafik | 09:15 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h09 | 10:24 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
25 Västtrafik · 3244 Västtrafik | 09:37 Gothenburg | 1h15 | 10:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
3244 Västtrafik | 10:00 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h52 | 10:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
3244 Västtrafik | 10:04 Gamlestaden station | 0h48 | 10:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
360 SJ+ 65 Västtrafik | 10:14 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h10 | 11:24 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
25 Västtrafik · 3248 Västtrafik | 10:37 Gothenburg | 1h15 | 11:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
3248 Västtrafik | 11:00 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h52 | 11:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
3248 Västtrafik | 11:04 Gamlestaden station | 0h48 | 11:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
388 Vy+ 65 Västtrafik | 11:15 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h09 | 12:24 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
25 Västtrafik · 3252 Västtrafik | 11:37 Gothenburg | 1h15 | 12:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
3252 Västtrafik | 12:00 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h52 | 12:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
3252 Västtrafik | 12:04 Gamlestaden station | 0h48 | 12:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
364 SJ+ 65 Västtrafik | 12:14 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h10 | 13:24 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
3256 Västtrafik | 13:00 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h52 | 13:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
390 Vy+ 65 Västtrafik | 13:15 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h09 | 14:24 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
3258 Västtrafik | 13:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h57 | 14:27 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
16 Västtrafik · 3260 Västtrafik | 13:35 Gothenburg | 1h17 | 14:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
16 Västtrafik · 3260 Västtrafik | 13:36 Gothenburg | 1h16 | 14:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
25 Västtrafik · 3260 Västtrafik | 13:36 Gothenburg | 1h16 | 14:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
25 Västtrafik · 3260 Västtrafik | 13:37 Gothenburg | 1h15 | 14:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
3260 Västtrafik | 14:00 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h52 | 14:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
3262 Västtrafik | 14:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h53 | 15:23 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
3262 Västtrafik | 14:34 Gamlestaden station | 0h49 | 15:23 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
16 Västtrafik · 13216 Västtrafik · 65 Västtrafik | 14:52 Gothenburg | 1h32 | 16:24 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 2 changes | |
16 Västtrafik · 13216 Västtrafik · 65 Västtrafik | 14:53 Gothenburg | 1h31 | 16:24 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 2 changes | |
3264 Västtrafik | 15:00 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h54 | 15:54 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
3264 Västtrafik | 15:04 Gamlestaden station | 0h50 | 15:54 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
13216 Västtrafik · 65 Västtrafik | 15:15 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h09 | 16:24 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
3266 Västtrafik | 15:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h55 | 16:25 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
13794 Västtrafik · 65 Västtrafik | 15:45 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h09 | 16:54 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
3268 Västtrafik | 16:00 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h55 | 16:55 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
3270 Västtrafik | 16:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h52 | 17:22 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
3270 Västtrafik | 16:34 Gamlestaden station | 0h48 | 17:22 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
16 Västtrafik · 3272 Västtrafik | 16:37 Gothenburg | 1h15 | 17:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
16 Västtrafik · 3272 Västtrafik | 16:38 Gothenburg | 1h14 | 17:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
3272 Västtrafik | 17:00 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h52 | 17:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
396 Vy+ 65 Västtrafik | 17:13 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h11 | 18:24 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
3276 Västtrafik | 18:00 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h52 | 18:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
3276 Västtrafik | 18:04 Gamlestaden station | 0h48 | 18:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
376 SJ+ 65 Västtrafik | 18:14 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h10 | 19:24 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
3278 Västtrafik | 18:30 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h55 | 19:25 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
3278 Västtrafik | 18:34 Gamlestaden station | 0h51 | 19:25 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
16 Västtrafik+ 398 Vy+ 65 Västtrafik | 18:42 Gothenburg | 1h42 | 20:24 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 2 changes | |
16 Västtrafik+ 398 Vy+ 65 Västtrafik | 18:43 Gothenburg | 1h41 | 20:24 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 2 changes | |
3280 Västtrafik | 19:00 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h52 | 19:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
3280 Västtrafik | 19:04 Gamlestaden station | 0h48 | 19:52 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
398 Vy+ 65 Västtrafik | 19:10 Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h14 | 20:24 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
25 Västtrafik · 13236 Västtrafik · 3286 Västtrafik | 19:31 Gothenburg | 1h28 | 20:59 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 2 changes | |
25 Västtrafik · 13236 Västtrafik · 3286 Västtrafik | 19:32 Gothenburg | 1h27 | 20:59 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 2 changes | |
13236 Västtrafik · 3286 Västtrafik | 20:00 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h59 | 20:59 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 1 change | |
17384 Västtrafik | 20:50 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h57 | 21:47 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
17384 Västtrafik | 20:54 Gamlestaden station | 0h53 | 21:47 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
17388 Västtrafik | 21:50 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h57 | 22:47 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
17388 Västtrafik | 21:54 Gamlestaden station | 0h53 | 22:47 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
17392 Västtrafik | 22:50 Gothenburg Centralstation | 0h57 | 23:47 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
17392 Västtrafik | 22:54 Gamlestaden station | 0h53 | 23:47 Vänersborg, Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 20 November | |||||
![]() | 05:34 Gothenburg | 0h48 | 06:22 Vanersborg | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Vanersborg
Trains from Gothenburg to Vanersborg run on average 58 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 78 km distance in 52m.
Distance 78 km |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 58 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Västtrafik, SJ, vy, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Gothenburg to Vanersborg trainsVästtrafik, SJ, vy, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Gothenburg and Vanersborg from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gothenburg to Vanersborg train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg and Vanersborg
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
- Burger King
- Espresso House
- Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill
- Franks gatukök
- Fruit & Berry
- Happy M Kitchen
- Le Croissant
- Lilla London
- Metropolitan
- Mr. Shou
- & many more
- All entrances to the station are accessible. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee. Personalized special assistance can be requested.
- Hotel Royal
- Hotel Pigalle
- ProfilHotels | Opera
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- Opposite the taxi station.
- Tram lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13
- Bus lines: 60327, 61327, Flygbussarna
- Train lines: 029, FLX, MTRX, SJ Regionaltåg, SJ SJ3000, SJ X2000, Tågab, Västtågen, Öresundståg
- 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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