How to get from København to Gothenburg
- 230 km as the crow flies
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At a glance
Fastest
5h
1 transfer
Train + Bus
€41
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 1 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from København to Gothenburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 230 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
230 km
København to Gothenburg: 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.
- 1København → KungälvtrainÖresundståg·3h 37m
- 2Kungälv → Gothenburgbus
FlixBus·15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Departure 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 Fri, Oct 2
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Öresundståg, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from København to Gothenburg works
Start with a Öresundståg train from København to Kungälv, about 3h 37m. Transfer in Kungälv and continue by FlixBus bus on to Gothenburg (15 min). In total it's roughly €41 over 5h, 1 transfer.
København to Gothenburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from København to Gothenburg?
The most useful route takes about 5h by train, bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a train from København to Gothenburg?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from København to Gothenburg?
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 Gothenburg from København?
About 230 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does København to Gothenburg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €41. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run København to Gothenburg?
On this route you travel with Öresundståg, FlixBus.
Can you get from København to Gothenburg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 21m.
What is the cheapest way to get from København to Gothenburg?
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.
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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: Öresundståg, FlixBus
Route calculated: 1 Oct 2026