The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg to Vara
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
98
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Vara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Vara will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $14.
Of the 98 trains that leave Gothenburg for Vara every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 85 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 18 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.
164 SJ+
109 Västtrafik5:36 AM2h54Gothenburg Centralstation8:30 AMVara tågstation$141One-way1 change
164 SJ+
3826 Västtrafik5:36 AM2h15Gothenburg Centralstation7:51 AMVara tågstation$141One-way1 change
192 SJ+
3362 Västtrafik7:36 PM1h23Gothenburg Centralstation8:59 PMVara tågstation$141One-way1 change
192 SJ+
3852 Västtrafik7:36 PM1h50Gothenburg Centralstation9:26 PMVara tågstation$141One-way1 change
192 SJ+
3366 Västtrafik7:36 PM3h23Gothenburg Centralstation10:59 PMVara tågstation$141One-way1 change
13304 Västtrafik10:50 AM1h09Gamlestaden station11:59 AMVara tågstation$151One-way0 changes
3470 Västtrafik · 3308 Västtrafik5:37 PM1h13Gothenburg Centralstation6:50 PMVara tågstation$151One-way1 change
13304 Västtrafik10:45 AM1h14Gothenburg Centralstation11:59 AMVara tågstation$151One-way0 changes
2046 VR Snabbtåg+
3308 Västtrafik5:32 PM1h18Gothenburg Centralstation6:50 PMVara tågstation$171One-way1 change
170 SJ+
3302 Västtrafik8:36 AM1h18Gothenburg Centralstation9:54 AMVara tågstation$191One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Gothenburg to Vara
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Vara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a coach costs an average of $13.
Distance: 85 km
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$15 Average Price Cheapest | $15 Average Price |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gothenburg to Vara train times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Vara trains for today, Monday, 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3466 Västtrafik · 3358 Västtrafik | 4:33 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h22 | 5:55 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
186 SJ+ 3358 Västtrafik | 4:36 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h19 | 5:55 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
186 SJ+ 3308 Västtrafik | 4:36 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h14 | 6:50 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
186 SJ+ 3844 Västtrafik | 4:36 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h54 | 6:30 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
13420 Västtrafik · 3846 Västtrafik | 5:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h45 | 7:13 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
13420 Västtrafik · 3360 Västtrafik | 5:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h29 | 7:57 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
13420 Västtrafik · 3362 Västtrafik | 5:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h31 | 8:59 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
2046 VR Snabbtåg+ 3308 Västtrafik | 5:32 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h18 | 6:50 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
2046 VR Snabbtåg+ 3846 Västtrafik | 5:32 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h41 | 7:13 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
3470 Västtrafik · 3308 Västtrafik | 5:37 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h13 | 6:50 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
3470 Västtrafik · 3846 Västtrafik | 5:37 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h36 | 7:13 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
3474 Västtrafik · 3366 Västtrafik | 6:37 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h22 | 10:59 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
3474 Västtrafik · 3852 Västtrafik | 6:37 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h49 | 9:26 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
3474 Västtrafik · 3360 Västtrafik | 6:37 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h20 | 7:57 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
3474 Västtrafik · 3362 Västtrafik | 6:37 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h22 | 8:59 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
448 X 2000+ 3852 Västtrafik | 7:17 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h09 | 9:26 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
448 X 2000+ 3366 Västtrafik | 7:17 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h42 | 10:59 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
448 X 2000+ 3362 Västtrafik | 7:17 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h42 | 8:59 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
192 SJ+ 3362 Västtrafik | 7:36 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h23 | 8:59 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
192 SJ+ 3852 Västtrafik | 7:36 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h50 | 9:26 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
192 SJ+ 3366 Västtrafik | 7:36 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h23 | 10:59 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
13482 Västtrafik · 3366 Västtrafik | 8:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h36 | 10:59 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
2052 VR Snabbtåg+ 3366 Västtrafik | 8:32 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h27 | 10:59 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
3486 Västtrafik · 3366 Västtrafik | 9:37 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h22 | 10:59 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
| Tuesday, 5 May | |||||
3420 Västtrafik · 3346 Västtrafik | 4:37 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h24 | 7:01 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
3420 Västtrafik · 3826 Västtrafik | 4:37 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h14 | 7:51 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
3420 Västtrafik · 3824 Västtrafik | 4:37 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h10 | 6:47 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
400 X 2000+ 13302 Västtrafik | 5:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h54 | 8:05 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
400 X 2000+ 3826 Västtrafik | 5:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h40 | 7:51 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
400 X 2000+ 3346 Västtrafik | 5:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h50 | 7:01 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
400 X 2000+ 3824 Västtrafik | 5:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h36 | 6:47 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
164 SJ+ 109 Västtrafik | 5:36 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h54 | 8:30 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
164 SJ+ 3826 Västtrafik | 5:36 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h15 | 7:51 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
164 SJ+ 3346 Västtrafik | 5:36 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h25 | 7:01 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
164 SJ+ 13302 Västtrafik | 5:36 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h29 | 8:05 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
422 X 2000+ 109 Västtrafik | 6:17 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h13 | 8:30 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
422 X 2000+ 3826 Västtrafik | 6:17 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h34 | 7:51 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
422 X 2000+ 13302 Västtrafik | 6:17 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h48 | 8:05 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
2004 VR Snabbtåg+ 109 Västtrafik | 6:32 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h58 | 8:30 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
2004 VR Snabbtåg+ 3828 Västtrafik | 6:32 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h40 | 9:12 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
2004 VR Snabbtåg+ 3826 Västtrafik | 6:32 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h19 | 7:51 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
2004 VR Snabbtåg+ 13302 Västtrafik | 6:32 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h33 | 8:05 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
3426 Västtrafik · 13302 Västtrafik | 6:37 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h28 | 8:05 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
3228 Västtrafik · 3821 Västtrafik | 7:00 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h43 | 8:43 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
168 SJ+ 3302 Västtrafik | 7:36 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h18 | 9:54 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
168 SJ+ 3828 Västtrafik | 7:36 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h36 | 9:12 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
168 SJ+ 13384 Västtrafik | 7:36 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h10 | 10:46 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
168 SJ+ 3832 Västtrafik | 7:36 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h16 | 11:52 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
426 X 2000+ 3832 Västtrafik | 8:17 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h35 | 11:52 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
426 X 2000+ 13384 Västtrafik | 8:17 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h29 | 10:46 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
426 X 2000+ 3302 Västtrafik | 8:17 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h37 | 9:54 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
170 SJ+ 3302 Västtrafik | 8:36 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h18 | 9:54 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
170 SJ+ 3832 Västtrafik | 8:36 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h16 | 11:52 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
170 SJ+ 3834 Västtrafik | 8:36 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h40 | 1:16 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
170 SJ+ 13384 Västtrafik | 8:36 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h10 | 10:46 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
172 SJ+ 3834 Västtrafik | 9:36 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h40 | 1:16 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
172 SJ+ 3334 Västtrafik | 9:36 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h50 | 1:26 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
172 SJ+ 3832 Västtrafik | 9:36 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h16 | 11:52 AM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
172 SJ+ 13386 Västtrafik | 9:36 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h05 | 2:41 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
174 SJ+ 3834 Västtrafik | 10:36 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h40 | 1:16 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
174 SJ+ 13386 Västtrafik | 10:36 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h05 | 2:41 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
174 SJ+ 3334 Västtrafik | 10:36 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h50 | 1:26 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
13304 Västtrafik | 10:45 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h14 | 11:59 AM Vara tågstation | 0 changesdirect | |
13304 Västtrafik | 10:50 AM Gamlestaden station | 1h09 | 11:59 AM Vara tågstation | 0 changesdirect | |
3244 Västtrafik · 3827 Västtrafik | 11:00 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h27 | 12:27 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
3244 Västtrafik · 3827 Västtrafik | 11:04 AM Gamlestaden station | 1h23 | 12:27 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
3446 Västtrafik · 3334 Västtrafik | 11:37 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h49 | 1:26 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
3446 Västtrafik · 3834 Västtrafik | 11:37 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h39 | 1:16 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
3446 Västtrafik · 13386 Västtrafik | 11:37 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h04 | 2:41 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
3446 Västtrafik · 3840 Västtrafik | 11:37 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h37 | 4:14 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
434 X 2000+ 3840 Västtrafik | 12:17 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h57 | 4:14 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
434 X 2000+ 13386 Västtrafik | 12:17 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h24 | 2:41 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
434 X 2000+ 3356 Västtrafik | 12:17 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h38 | 4:55 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
3250 Västtrafik · 3831 Västtrafik | 12:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h39 | 2:09 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
2036 VR Snabbtåg+ 13386 Västtrafik | 12:32 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h09 | 2:41 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
2036 VR Snabbtåg+ 3840 Västtrafik | 12:32 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h42 | 4:14 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
3250 Västtrafik · 3831 Västtrafik | 12:34 PM Gamlestaden station | 1h35 | 2:09 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
178 SJ+ 13386 Västtrafik | 12:36 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h05 | 2:41 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
178 SJ+ 3840 Västtrafik | 12:36 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h38 | 4:14 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
180 SJ+ 3842 Västtrafik | 1:36 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h50 | 5:26 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
180 SJ+ 3840 Västtrafik | 1:36 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h38 | 4:14 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
180 SJ+ 3356 Västtrafik | 1:36 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h19 | 4:55 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
13306 Västtrafik · 13387 Västtrafik | 1:45 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h22 | 3:07 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
3256 Västtrafik · 3835 Västtrafik | 2:00 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h39 | 3:39 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
3256 Västtrafik · 3835 Västtrafik | 2:04 PM Gamlestaden station | 1h35 | 3:39 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
182 SJ+ 3840 Västtrafik | 2:36 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h38 | 4:14 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
182 SJ+ 3356 Västtrafik | 2:36 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h19 | 4:55 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
182 SJ+ 109 Västtrafik | 2:36 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h59 | 5:35 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
182 SJ+ 3842 Västtrafik | 2:36 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h50 | 5:26 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
3260 Västtrafik · 3837 Västtrafik | 3:00 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h38 | 4:38 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
3260 Västtrafik · 3837 Västtrafik | 3:04 PM Gamlestaden station | 1h34 | 4:38 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
184 SJ+ 3356 Västtrafik | 3:36 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h19 | 4:55 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
184 SJ+ 109 Västtrafik | 3:36 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h59 | 5:35 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
184 SJ+ 3358 Västtrafik | 3:36 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h19 | 5:55 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
184 SJ+ 3842 Västtrafik | 3:36 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h50 | 5:26 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
442 X 2000+ 3308 Västtrafik | 4:17 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h33 | 6:50 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
442 X 2000+ 3844 Västtrafik | 4:17 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2h13 | 6:30 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
442 X 2000+ 3358 Västtrafik | 4:17 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1h38 | 5:55 PM Vara tågstation | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gothenburg to Vara
Trains from Gothenburg to Vara run on average 36 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 85 km distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 85 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 |
Trains per day 36 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Västtrafik, SJ, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Gothenburg to Vara trainsVästtrafik, SJ, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Gothenburg and Vara from $13. 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 Vara train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Vara 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 Vara, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gothenburg and Vara
- 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 - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free for passengers
- Free
- The station is a small regional hub with basic facilities for travelers.
- Bus: Several local lines available
