There are 3 ways to get from Gothenburg to Forshaga by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 3956 / ...
3h 15mkr 415–681Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal to Säffle tågstationbus 41
- Take the bus from Säffle tågstation to Karlstad busstationbus 800
5h 47mkr 356–949Drive 259.6 km
- Drive from Gothenburg to Forshagacar 259.6 km
3h 24mkr 464–669
Gothenburg to Forshaga by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gothenburg to Forshaga is to bus which costs 350 kr - 950 kr and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Gothenburg to Forshaga is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs 410 kr - 700 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Gothenburg to Forshaga. However, there are services departing from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal and arriving at Skivedsleden, Forshaga via Säffle tågstation and Karlstad busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Gothenburg station to Forshaga station. However, there are services departing from Göteborg Centralstation and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Gothenburg and Forshaga is 268 km. The road distance is 259.6 km.
The best way to get from Gothenburg to Forshaga without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs 410 kr - 700 kr.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Gothenburg to Forshaga, including transfers.
Gothenburg to Forshaga bus services, operated by Vasttrafik, depart from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal station.
Gothenburg to Forshaga train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Göteborg Centralstation.
The best way to get from Gothenburg to Forshaga is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs 410 kr - 700 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 350 kr - 950 kr and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Gothenburg, Sweden and Forshaga, Sweden?
Swedish Railways (SJ) operates a train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation every 4 hours. Tickets cost kr 420–650 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal to Skivedsleden, Forshaga via Säffle tågstation and Karlstad busstation in around 5h 47m.
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- sj.se
Train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 420–650
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
- Phone
- 0550-875 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- tagakeriet.se
Train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 390–600
- Website
- https://www.tagakeriet.se/
- Phone
- +46 8 580 971 66
- [email protected]
- Website
- vrresa.se
Train from Göteborg Centralstation to Karlstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 380–600
- Website
- https://vrresa.se/en
- Phone
- +46 77 141 43 00
- Website
- vasttrafik.se
Bus from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal to Säffle tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 220–750
- Website
- https://www.vasttrafik.se/en/
- Phone
- 0771 – 32 32 00
- Website
- varmlandstrafik.se
Bus from Säffle tågstation to Karlstad busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 100–170
- Website
- https://www.varmlandstrafik.se/
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More Questions & Answers
Gothenburg to Forshaga bus services, operated by Vasttrafik, arrive at Säffle tågstation.
Gothenburg to Forshaga train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Karlstad Centralstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Gothenburg to Forshaga is 260 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Gothenburg to Forshaga.
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