Train & Bus

From Gothenburg Central Station to Strömstad

Both buses and trains depart regularly from Gothenburg Central Station to Strömstad.
For timetables and travel planning, visit:

• Västtrafik – local buses and trains

• Resrobot – nationwide travel options

Tickets for Västtrafik’s buses and trains can be purchased using a travel card, available at various retailers such as Pressbyrån and Coop Konsum in Strömstad, and Pressbyrån at Gothenburg Central Station.

Tickets are activated once you board the train or bus, and the onboard staff will gladly assist if you need help.

Read more about Tickets & Fares here.

From Landvetter Airport (Gothenburg)

Estimated travel time: approx. 3 hours and 30 minutes

Take the Flygbussarna airport coach to Nils Ericsson Terminalen (Gothenburg Central Station). From there, continue your journey to Strömstad by train or bus.
For more information, click HERE.

Travel to and from Oslo, Norway

By Bus (FlixBus)
FlixBus operates between Strömstad and Oslo, with a stop at Blomsholmsmotet (Exit 112 on the E6) - located around 5 kilometers outside of Strömstad.

By Bus & Train (Västtrafik & VY)
You can also travel between Oslo and Strömstad via bus line 111 (Västtrafik) to/from Halden, Norway. From Halden, continue your journey by VY train to/from Oslo.
Total travel time: approximately 2 to 3.5 hours, depending on connection times.

Travel to and from Sandefjord, Norway

The car and passenger ferry between Strömstad and Sandefjord operates daily, all year round. The crossing takes approximately 2.5 hours.
Operated by: Color Line

Travel to and from Skjærhalden (Hvaler Islands), Norway

A passenger boat service connects Strömstad with Skjærhalden on the Norwegian Hvaler Islands (Fredrikstad municipality). The crossing takes about 50 minutes.
For schedules and ticket booking: Nadir Hvaler Fjordcruise