There are 3 ways to get from Gothenburg to Kosta by train, bus, or car
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Gothenburg to Kosta by train and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Gothenburg to Kosta is to train which costs 370 kr - 550 kr and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Gothenburg to Kosta is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs 430 kr - 650 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Gothenburg to Kosta. However, there are services departing from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal and arriving at Kosta Åkervägen via Lessebo tågstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Gothenburg station to Kosta station. However, there are services departing from Göteborg Centralstation and arriving at Lessebo tågstation via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Gothenburg and Kosta is 277 km. The road distance is 278 km.
The best way to get from Gothenburg to Kosta without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs 370 kr - 550 kr.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Gothenburg to Kosta, including transfers.
Gothenburg to Kosta bus services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal station.
Gothenburg to Kosta train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Göteborg Centralstation.
The best way to get from Gothenburg to Kosta is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs 370 kr - 550 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Gothenburg, Sweden and Kosta, Sweden?
Swedish Railways (SJ) operates a train from Göteborg Centralstation to Lessebo tågstation 3 times a day. Tickets cost kr 330–480 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, Swedish Railways (SJ) operates a bus from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal to Lessebo tågstation 6 times a week, and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Göteborg Centralstation to Lessebo tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 330–480
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Bus from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal to Lessebo tågstation
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
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Gothenburg to Kosta bus services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Lessebo tågstation.
Gothenburg to Kosta train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Lessebo tågstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Gothenburg to Kosta is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Gothenburg to Kosta.
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