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Textilmuseet
A fashion and textile museum in the Textile Fashion Center, with contemporary exhibitions on design, dress and the region’s textile industry.
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Trains per day
52
Distance
146 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Växjö to Borås is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Växjö to Borås will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 52 trains that leave Växjö for Borås every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 146 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 6 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.
328 SJ
328 SJ+
8 Västtrafik
7202 Västtrafik · 3425 Västtrafik · 550 Västtrafik+
145 Kronobergs LT (smågods)
7202 Västtrafik · 3425 Västtrafik · 3815 Västtrafik+
145 Kronobergs LT (smågods)
7202 Västtrafik · 3425 Västtrafik · 3815 Västtrafik · 8 Västtrafik
348 SJ
328 SJ
336 SJ
328 SJ+
8 Västtrafik
336 SJ+
2 VästtrafikOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Växjö to Borås 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 train which can get you there in 2h 41m. 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 £15.
Distance: 146 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£19 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Växjö to Borås trains for today, Saturday 22 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1137 Öresundstågen · 1130 Öresundstågen+ 100 Västtrafik | 19:05 Växjö Centralstation | 6h22 | 1:27 Borås Centralstation | 2 changes | |
1137 Öresundstågen · 1130 Öresundstågen+ 100 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 19:05 Växjö Centralstation | 6h31 | 1:36 Borås | 3 changes | |
| Sunday 23 August | |||||
328 SJ+ 550 Västtrafik+ 4 Kronobergs LT (smågods) | 8:01 Växjö, Örnvägen | 3h23 | 11:24 Hedared | 2 changes | |
1049 Öresundstågen+ 526 X 2000+ 7216 Västtrafik+ 400 | 8:09 Växjö Centralstation | 6h46 | 14:55 Borås, Resecentrum | 3 changes | |
1049 Öresundstågen+ 526 X 2000+ 7216 Västtrafik+ 400 | 8:09 Växjö Centralstation | 5h46 | 13:55 Borås, Resecentrum | 3 changes | |
1049 Öresundstågen+ 526 X 2000+ 7216 Västtrafik+ 400 | 8:09 Växjö Centralstation | 7h46 | 15:55 Borås, Resecentrum | 3 changes | |
328 SJ | 8:58 Växjö Centralstation | 1h52 | 10:50 Borås Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
328 SJ+ 8 Västtrafik | 8:58 Växjö Centralstation | 2h04 | 11:02 Borås | 1 change | |
328 SJ · 528 X 2000+ 7220 Västtrafik+ 400 | 8:58 Växjö Centralstation | 6h57 | 15:55 Borås, Resecentrum | 3 changes | |
328 SJ · 528 X 2000+ 7220 Västtrafik+ 400 | 8:58 Växjö Centralstation | 5h57 | 14:55 Borås, Resecentrum | 3 changes | |
328 SJ · 528 X 2000+ 7220 Västtrafik+ 400 | 8:58 Växjö Centralstation | 4h57 | 13:55 Borås, Resecentrum | 3 changes | |
1065 Öresundstågen+ 530 X 2000+ 7224 Västtrafik+ 400 | 10:09 Växjö Centralstation | 3h46 | 13:55 Borås, Resecentrum | 3 changes | |
1065 Öresundstågen+ 530 X 2000+ 7224 Västtrafik+ 400 | 10:09 Växjö Centralstation | 5h46 | 15:55 Borås, Resecentrum | 3 changes | |
1065 Öresundstågen+ 530 X 2000+ 7224 Västtrafik+ 400 | 10:09 Växjö Centralstation | 4h46 | 14:55 Borås, Resecentrum | 3 changes | |
592 X 2000+ 7228 Västtrafik+ 17515 Krösatåg+ 400 | 10:38 Växjö Centralstation | 5h17 | 15:55 Borås, Resecentrum | 3 changes | |
592 X 2000+ 7228 Västtrafik+ 400+ 17515 Krösatåg | 10:38 Växjö Centralstation | 4h17 | 14:55 Borås, Resecentrum | 3 changes | |
592 X 2000+ 7228 Västtrafik+ 400+ 17515 Krösatåg | 10:38 Växjö Centralstation | 6h27 | 17:05 Borås, Resecentrum | 3 changes | |
17608 Krösatåg+ 500 | 11:38 Växjö Centralstation | 7h02 | 18:40 Borås, Resecentrum | 1 change | |
17608 Krösatåg+ 400 | 11:38 Växjö Centralstation | 5h27 | 17:05 Borås, Resecentrum | 1 change | |
17608 Krösatåg+ 400 | 11:38 Växjö Centralstation | 4h17 | 15:55 Borås, Resecentrum | 1 change | |
1081 Öresundstågen+ 534 X 2000+ 7232 Västtrafik+ 500 | 12:09 Växjö Centralstation | 6h31 | 18:40 Borås, Resecentrum | 3 changes | |
1081 Öresundstågen+ 534 X 2000+ 7232 Västtrafik+ 400 | 12:09 Växjö Centralstation | 3h46 | 15:55 Borås, Resecentrum | 3 changes | |
1081 Öresundstågen+ 534 X 2000+ 7232 Västtrafik+ 400 | 12:09 Växjö Centralstation | 4h56 | 17:05 Borås, Resecentrum | 3 changes | |
336 SJ+ 550 Västtrafik+ 4 Kronobergs LT (smågods) | 12:21 Växjö, Örnvägen | 5h05 | 17:26 Hedared | 2 changes | |
336 SJ+ 2 Västtrafik | 13:06 Växjö Centralstation | 2h06 | 15:12 Borås | 1 change | |
336 SJ | 13:06 Växjö Centralstation | 1h52 | 14:58 Borås Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1097 Öresundstågen+ 538 X 2000+ 7240 Västtrafik+ 175 SJ | 13:21 Växjö, Örnvägen | 5h05 | 18:26 Hedared | 5 changes | |
17610 Krösatåg+ 400 | 13:25 Växjö Centralstation | 5h45 | 19:10 Borås, Resecentrum | 1 change | |
17610 Krösatåg+ 500 | 13:25 Växjö Centralstation | 5h15 | 18:40 Borås, Resecentrum | 1 change | |
17610 Krösatåg+ 400 | 13:25 Växjö Centralstation | 4h55 | 18:20 Borås, Resecentrum | 1 change | |
1097 Öresundstågen+ 538 X 2000+ 7240 Västtrafik+ 400 | 14:09 Växjö Centralstation | 4h11 | 18:20 Borås, Resecentrum | 3 changes | |
1097 Öresundstågen+ 538 X 2000+ 7240 Västtrafik+ 400 | 14:09 Växjö Centralstation | 5h01 | 19:10 Borås, Resecentrum | 3 changes | |
1097 Öresundstågen+ 538 X 2000+ 7240 Västtrafik+ 500 | 14:09 Växjö Centralstation | 4h31 | 18:40 Borås, Resecentrum | 3 changes | |
17614 Krösatåg+ 400 | 15:38 Växjö Centralstation | 6h07 | 21:45 Borås, Resecentrum | 1 change | |
17614 Krösatåg+ 400 | 15:38 Växjö Centralstation | 4h42 | 20:20 Borås, Resecentrum | 1 change | |
17614 Krösatåg+ 400 | 15:38 Växjö Centralstation | 8h37 | 0:15 Borås, Resecentrum | 1 change | |
1113 Öresundstågen+ 542 X 2000+ 7248 Västtrafik+ 400 | 16:09 Växjö Centralstation | 5h36 | 21:45 Borås, Resecentrum | 3 changes | |
1113 Öresundstågen+ 542 X 2000+ 7248 Västtrafik+ 400 | 16:09 Växjö Centralstation | 8h06 | 0:15 Borås, Resecentrum | 3 changes | |
1113 Öresundstågen+ 542 X 2000+ 7248 Västtrafik+ 400 | 16:09 Växjö Centralstation | 4h11 | 20:20 Borås, Resecentrum | 3 changes | |
544 X 2000+ 7252 Västtrafik+ 400+ 17523 Krösatåg | 16:40 Växjö Centralstation | 7h35 | 0:15 Borås, Resecentrum | 3 changes | |
544 X 2000+ 7252 Västtrafik+ 400+ 17523 Krösatåg | 16:40 Växjö Centralstation | 5h05 | 21:45 Borås, Resecentrum | 3 changes | |
17618 Krösatåg+ 400 | 17:38 Växjö Centralstation | 6h37 | 0:15 Borås, Resecentrum | 1 change | |
17618 Krösatåg+ 400 | 17:38 Växjö Centralstation | 4h07 | 21:45 Borås, Resecentrum | 1 change | |
1129 Öresundstågen+ 546 X 2000+ 7256 Västtrafik+ 400 | 18:09 Växjö Centralstation | 6h06 | 0:15 Borås, Resecentrum | 3 changes | |
17620 Krösatåg+ 400 | 18:38 Växjö Centralstation | 5h37 | 0:15 Borås, Resecentrum | 1 change | |
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Trains from Växjö to Borås run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 146 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 146 km |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 0:10 |
Last train 23:56 |
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Discover the best of Borås — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Borås trip today.
A fashion and textile museum in the Textile Fashion Center, with contemporary exhibitions on design, dress and the region’s textile industry.
Borås’s main museum covers local history, textiles and changing exhibitions. A strong introduction to the city’s heritage and creative identity.
A contemporary art venue showing temporary exhibitions by Swedish and international artists. Worth visiting for modern art in a central setting.
A city park and open-air museum area with lawns, historic buildings and paths. It is a relaxing place for a walk close to the centre.
A central route lined with large murals and sculptures from Borås’s public art scene. It is one of the best ways to experience the city’s character.
Borås’s main square, surrounded by shops, cafés and civic buildings. It is a practical starting point for exploring the centre on foot.
Saffron bun traditionally eaten across western Sweden in winter. Borås fika culture makes this sweet, buttery bun a local seasonal staple.
Crisp potato pancake from southern and western Sweden, often served with fried pork and lingonberries. A hearty classic commonly eaten in Borås.
Open prawn sandwich on bread with eggs, mayonnaise and dill. Popular in Swedish cafés and lunch spots, especially as a light coastal-style meal.
Established dining room at Yxhammargården serving refined Swedish cooking in a historic manor-style environment outside central Borås.
Popular casual venue serving Neapolitan-style pizza and Italian favourites in a lively, modern atmosphere.
Stylish restaurant in central Borås known for well-prepared Swedish and European dishes in a smart but relaxed setting.
Moderate for Sweden. Hotels and dining cost more than in much of Europe, but local buses and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated, not expected. Round up small taxi fares; cafés usually do not require tips.
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Borås Centralstation -> Stora Torget, Borås
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Växjö to Borås 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 Borås, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Växjö to Borås trains use the Växjö Centralstation to Borås Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Borås, Söderbro. Use this guide to compare Växjö and Borås train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Växjö Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant PM & Vänner, Kafé de Luxe
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Växjö Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Växjö Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Växjö Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Växjö Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Växjö Centralstation: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Elite Stadshotellet Växjö, PM & Vänner Hotel, Clarion Collection Hotel Cardinal.
Växjö, Småland Airport is 7 km from Växjö city centre. Public transport options include:
Växjö, Småland Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes available in departures and arrivals.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Växjö, Småland Airport.
Available at Växjö, Småland Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Växjö, Småland Airport: Airport is fully accessible with elevators and ramps.
Borås Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Viskan, Café Bakgården
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Borås Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Borås Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Borås Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Borås Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Borås Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Quality Hotel Grand, Scandic Plaza Borås, Comfort Hotel Jazz.
Borås, Söderbro has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Borås, Söderbro. ATMs are available at Borås, Söderbro.
Ticket office support is available at Borås, Söderbro.
Available at Borås, Söderbro: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Borås, Söderbro: Platform level access available.
Borås, Åsbogatan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Borås, Åsbogatan. ATMs are available at Borås, Åsbogatan.
Ticket office support is available at Borås, Åsbogatan.
Available at Borås, Åsbogatan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Borås, Åsbogatan: Ramps available for wheelchair access.
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