How to get from Gothenburg to Zurich
- 1172 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 27h 05m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
27h 05m
2 transfers
Bus
€100
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Gothenburg to Zurich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 27h 05m by bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 1172 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
1172 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €316Checked Sep 24 | 10h 30m3 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €89Omio catalogue, Sep 21 | 27h 05m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€316Checked Sep 2410h 30m · 3 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€89Omio catalogue, Sep 2127h 05m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Gothenburg to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Gothenburg → Hanover centralbus
FlixBus·12h 55m - 2Hanover central → Constance centralbusFlixBus·9h 25m
- 3Constance → ZurichbusFlixBus·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Gothenburg to Zurich
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€102Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 21
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusGothenburg-Hanover central, Hanover central-Constance central, Constance-Zurich, Stuttgart Airport-Zurich AirportBook →
SwissParis-Zürich, Zürich-StuttgartSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Swiss; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Gothenburg to Zurich works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Gothenburg to Hanover central, about 12h 55m. Transfer in Hanover central and continue by FlixBus bus on to Constance central (9h 25m). Transfer in Constance central and continue by FlixBus bus on to Zurich (1h 10m). In total it's roughly €100 over 27h 5m, 2 transfers.
Gothenburg to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Gothenburg to Zurich?
The most useful route takes about 27h 05m by bus, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from Gothenburg to Zurich?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Zurich from Gothenburg?
About 1172 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Gothenburg to Zurich cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €100. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Gothenburg to Zurich?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Swiss.
Can you get from Gothenburg to Zurich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 18h 27m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Gothenburg to Zurich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Other ways people search Gothenburg to Zurich
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026