Sweden
Köpstadsö to Göteborg Saltholmens Brygga Ferry
Schedule, crossing time & sailings for 2026
Departs
Köpstadsö
Bohuslän
Arrives
Göteborg Saltholmens Brygga
Bohuslän
VästtrafikAt a glance
The Köpstadsö to Göteborg Saltholmens Brygga ferry takes about 9m–17m, with 72 listed sailings between 00:50 and 23:36. It is operated by Västtrafik.
- First sailing
- 00:50
- Last sailing
- 23:36
- Sailings listed
- 72
- Crossing
- from 9m
Köpstadsö to Göteborg Saltholmens Brygga ferry timetable
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:50 | 00:59 | 9m | Västtrafik | Sun |
| 00:52 | 01:01 | 9m | Västtrafik | Sun |
| 02:19 | 02:28 | 9m | Västtrafik | Sun |
| 02:20 | 02:29 | 9m | Västtrafik | Sun |
| 04:55 | 05:04 | 9m | Västtrafik | Mon–Fri |
| 04:56 | 05:06 | 10m | Västtrafik | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
| 05:42 | 05:59 | 17m | Västtrafik | Mon–Fri |
| 05:43 | 06:00 | 17m | Västtrafik | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
| 05:53 | 06:02 | 9m | Västtrafik | Weekends |
| 05:55 | 06:04 | 9m | Västtrafik | Weekends |
| 06:30 | 06:47 | 17m | Västtrafik | Mon–Fri |
| 06:33 | 06:50 | 17m | Västtrafik | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
| 06:45 | 07:02 | 17m | Västtrafik | Sat |
| 06:56 | 07:05 | 9m | Västtrafik | Sat |
| 07:05 | 07:21 | 16m | Västtrafik | Mon–Fri |
| 07:42 | 07:51 | 9m | Västtrafik | Sat |
| 08:06 | 08:23 | 17m | Västtrafik | Mon–Fri |
| 08:08 | 08:25 | 17m | Västtrafik | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
| 08:43 | 08:52 | 9m | Västtrafik | Sat |
| 08:50 | 09:07 | 17m | Västtrafik | Sat |
| 08:55 | 09:12 | 17m | Västtrafik | Weekends |
| 09:25 | 09:42 | 17m | Västtrafik | Sat |
| 09:35 | 09:52 | 17m | Västtrafik | Sat |
| 09:43 | 10:00 | 17m | Västtrafik | Sun |
| 10:21 | 10:30 | 9m | Västtrafik | Sat |
| 10:37 | 10:54 | 17m | Västtrafik | Weekends |
| 10:45 | 11:02 | 17m | Västtrafik | Sun |
| 11:05 | 11:22 | 17m | Västtrafik | Sat |
| 11:37 | 11:54 | 17m | Västtrafik | Weekends |
| 11:55 | 12:05 | 10m | Västtrafik | Weekends |
| 12:11 | 12:28 | 17m | Västtrafik | Sat |
| 13:00 | 13:17 | 17m | Västtrafik | Mon–Fri |
| 13:05 | 13:22 | 17m | Västtrafik | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
| 13:10 | 13:27 | 17m | Västtrafik | Sun |
| 13:43 | 13:52 | 9m | Västtrafik | Mon–Fri |
| 14:03 | 14:12 | 9m | Västtrafik | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
| 14:10 | 14:27 | 17m | Västtrafik | Sun |
| 14:18 | 14:35 | 17m | Västtrafik | Sat |
| 14:25 | 14:42 | 17m | Västtrafik | Weekends |
| 15:10 | 15:27 | 17m | Västtrafik | Sat |
| 15:45 | 16:02 | 17m | Västtrafik | Sun |
| 15:50 | 16:07 | 17m | Västtrafik | Sat |
| 16:16 | 16:27 | 11m | Västtrafik | Mon–Fri |
| 16:23 | 16:34 | 11m | Västtrafik | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
| 16:35 | 16:52 | 17m | Västtrafik | Sat |
| 16:45 | 17:02 | 17m | Västtrafik | Sun |
| 17:00 | 17:17 | 17m | Västtrafik | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 17:05 | 17:22 | 17m | Västtrafik | Weekends |
| 17:13 | 17:30 | 17m | Västtrafik | Sat |
| 17:55 | 18:12 | 17m | Västtrafik | Sun |
| 18:05 | 18:22 | 17m | Västtrafik | Sat |
| 18:10 | 18:20 | 10m | Västtrafik | Weekends |
| 18:15 | 18:32 | 17m | Västtrafik | Weekends |
| 18:42 | 18:53 | 11m | Västtrafik | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
| 18:45 | 19:02 | 17m | Västtrafik | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| 18:55 | 19:12 | 17m | Västtrafik | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
| 19:03 | 19:20 | 17m | Västtrafik | Sat |
| 19:05 | 19:22 | 17m | Västtrafik | Sat |
| 19:35 | 19:52 | 17m | Västtrafik | Weekends |
| 19:36 | 19:45 | 9m | Västtrafik | Sat |
| 19:50 | 20:07 | 17m | Västtrafik | Sun |
| 20:25 | 20:42 | 17m | Västtrafik | Sat |
| 21:10 | 21:27 | 17m | Västtrafik | Sat |
| 21:15 | 21:32 | 17m | Västtrafik | Sun |
| 21:20 | 21:37 | 17m | Västtrafik | Weekends |
| 21:57 | 22:06 | 9m | Västtrafik | Sat |
| 22:09 | 22:18 | 9m | Västtrafik | Weekends |
| 22:30 | 22:47 | 17m | Västtrafik | Weekends |
| 23:28 | 23:37 | 9m | Västtrafik | Mon–Fri |
| 23:32 | 23:41 | 9m | Västtrafik | Sat |
| 23:35 | 23:44 | 9m | Västtrafik | Sun |
| 23:36 | 23:45 | 9m | Västtrafik | Weekends |
Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.
About the Köpstadsö – Göteborg Saltholmens Brygga crossing
The island of Köpstadsö and the mainland port of Göteborg Saltholmens are separated by a short stretch of Sweden's Kattegat coast. Västtrafik manages this Southern Gothenburg Archipelago connection. The crossing is brief, with durations listed from 9 minutes up to 17 minutes. This domestic Swedish route is integral to the local transport network.
Timetable and Operators
The service is operated by Västtrafik. With 72 sailings scheduled, the connection runs every day of the week. The first departure from Köpstadsö is at 00:50, and the final boat leaves at 23:36. This frequent timetable supports daily travel for residents of the car-free island who commute to the city of Gothenburg.
Regional Connections
Göteborg Saltholmens is a key transit hub for the archipelago, with tram lines providing direct access to central Gothenburg. From Saltholmens, Västtrafik also operates ferries to Asperö norra, Asperö östra, and Knarrholmen, as well as city-bound services to Stenpiren and Lindholmspiren. From Köpstadsö, passengers can find connecting ferries to the neighbouring islands of Asperö östra and Styrsö.
Vehicles, pets & onboard
- One ticket for boat, tram, bus & train
- Zone-based fares
- Västtrafik To Go app tickets
- No booking needed
Onboard facilities and vehicle, pet and luggage policies vary by operator and vessel; confirm details with the operator before booking.
Getting to & from the ports
Frequently asked questions
How long does the crossing take?
About 9m on the fastest service.
How much does a ticket cost?
Ticket prices vary by operator, season and whether you bring a vehicle. Check the operator (Västtrafik) for current fares.
Who operates this ferry?
Served by Västtrafik.
How many ferries run each day?
There are 72 daily departures, with the first at 00:50 and the last at 23:36.
What time are the first and last sailings?
The first sailing currently departs at 00:50 and the last leaves at 23:36. Departure times vary by day and season — check the timetable above for the exact sailing you need.
What's the fastest crossing option?
The quickest option takes about 9m. Crossing time depends on the operator and vessel — compare sailings from Västtrafik above.
Can I do this as a day trip?
A day trip is often possible: with a crossing of about 9m and several sailings a day (first 00:50, last 23:36), you can return the same day. Always check the return timetable before you go.
Does the ferry run all year?
Sailings run daily, and frequency can change between the summer and winter seasons. The timetable above shows the latest published departures — confirm with the operator for off-season dates.
Can I take a car on this ferry?
Västtrafik does not list vehicle space on this service — plan to travel as a foot passenger. If you need to bring a car, check with the operator for alternative crossings.
Can I take a pet on this ferry?
Most ferry operators allow pets on this route, usually in a carrier, on deck or in designated pet areas or cabins, and registered assistance dogs travel free. Rules and any fees vary by operator and vessel — check with Västtrafik, so declare your pet when booking.
What's the luggage allowance?
Foot passengers can normally bring their own luggage aboard at no extra charge, with racks or a luggage area near the entrance, and there is usually no airline-style weight limit. Oversized or excess items may carry a fee, so check with the operator if you are travelling with bulky baggage.
Where can I check live sailing times?
The timetable on this page shows the latest published sailings for this route. Always confirm with the operator before travelling, as schedules change seasonally.
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Timetable valid Aug 18, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026.Schedule data compiled from Trafiklab, Sweden's national public-transport open data.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated August 23, 2026.
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