Public transport in West Sweden
Västtrafik is a public transport company in Western Sweden responsible for public transport services involving buses, trams, ferries and trains in the County of Västra Götaland (with the exception of some long-distance express coach routes and the X-2000 train).
Västra Götaland includes the provinces of Bohuslän, Västergötland and Dalsland as well as Gothenburg.
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National bus services
There is an excellent network of express services between the larger towns and cities in south and central Sweden. The largest bus operator is Swebus Express, which has 300 destinations throughout the country. Children under 6 travel free, if accompanied by an adult, while young people under 25, students with a valid student card (CSN, SFS or ISIC) and senior citizens have a 30% discount.
For more information contact Swebus on +46-200 218 218 or visit
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To/From the airports
Gothenburg (Landvetter) Airport: Buses operate from Landvetter Airport to the Central Station (Nils Ericson Terminal) in Gothenburg every 15 min at peak times and twice hourly for the rest of the day.
Departures from Landvetter from 5am till 12 midnight and from Nils Ericson Terminal from 4.30 am till 11.15 pm.
Journey time is 30 min.
Gothenburg (Säve) Airport: Buses connect with all Ryanair arrivals/ departures from and to Gothenburg Central Station (Nils Ericson Terminal).
The journey takes 30 min.
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National rail services
Sweden has a highly efficient rail network covering the whole country. You travel smoothly and comfortably on some of Europe’s most modern trains.
SJ
SJ is the major rail travel company in Sweden. On their web site, you will find information on times, fares and tickets. If you purchase an adult ticket, you can take two children (under 16) at no additional cost.
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Tågplus
Travelling with Tågplus means that you purchase your complete journey on trains from SJ, Tågkompaniet, BK Tåg or Connex, together with any connections. The Tågplus system covers 3,000 locations.
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