Tickets
Styrsöbolaget is part of the public transport in Gothenburg and you can use the same ticket when travelling by bus, tram or boat. Västtrafik is the public transport authority in Gothenburg and publishes the fares.
There are different types of tickets. One-way tickets are sold onboard or in the ticket office at Saltholmen.You can also buy tickets by text message( if you have a Swedish mobile phone operator). For an adult ticket, please send a text message with GV to number 72450. You will get a text message in return which is your ticket.
The tickets are valid for 90 minutes which means that you have time to go on a short trip and then go back on the same ticket.
If you are going to be doing a lot of travelling, then buying a short-term top-up card is the best option. This card enables you to travel wherever you want within specified areas, and as much as you want, within one or three 24-hour periods. They are valid on all Västtrafik vehicles, including trains( except the X2000).
There are different period card if you are travelling on a regular basis, please contact our ticket office at Saltholmen for information.
Baggage
Passengers are allowed to carry bags and personal belongings to a maximum of 30 kg, free of charge. Baggage exceeding 30 kg is subject to a fee which is paid onboard to the staff.
Dangerous goods
Passengers are not allowed to carry any dangerous goods on the passenger boats.
Bicycles
Bicycles are accepted if space available. Bicycles must not be placed in the yellow marked area on the front deck which must be kept clear in case of emergency. Bicycles are free of charge.
Do you have questions about fares or tickets?
Please contact Västtrafik ticket office, phone number: 0771-41 43 00 or check the website: www.vasttrafik.se
The ticket office of Styrsöbolaget at Saltholmen is open Monday-Friday 09.00-12.30 and 13.15-18.20, Saturday and Sunday 09.15-15.40.