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Compare bus, train, and flight for Copenhagen to Gothenburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $185.

Distance: 142 miles (229 km)

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from Copenhagen to Gothenburg

How to get from Copenhagen to Gothenburg by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Copenhagen to Gothenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Vy Bus4You600
    8:50 AM4h25
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    1:15 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Vy Bus4You600
    9:45 PM4h25
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    2:10 AMGöteborg, Åkareplatsen
    $441One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Sas AirwaysSK434
    8:40 AM0h50
    Copenhagen Airport
    9:30 AMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport
    $4841One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Oresundstag1034 Öresundstågen
    8:30 AM3h35
    Copenhagen Central Station
    12:05 PMGothenburg Centralstation
    $731One-way
    0 transfers
  • Oresundstag1042 Öresundstågen
    9:29 AM3h36
    Copenhagen Central Station
    1:05 PMGothenburg Centralstation
    $731One-way
    0 transfers
  • Oresundstag1050 Öresundstågen
    10:29 AM3h36
    Copenhagen Central Station
    2:05 PMGothenburg Centralstation
    $731One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:25 AM4h25
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    11:50 AMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    $591One-way
    0 transfers
  • Vy Bus4You300
    11:00 AM4h25
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    3:25 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    $551One-way
    0 transfers
  • Vy Bus4You600
    5:15 PM4h25
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    9:40 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK430
    2:05 PM0h50
    Copenhagen Airport
    2:55 PMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport
    $4841One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK1444
    7:15 PM0h50
    Copenhagen Airport
    8:05 PMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport
    $4841One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK448
    11:05 PM0h50
    Copenhagen Airport
    11:55 PMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport
    $4841One-way
    0 transfers

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How to Travel from Copenhagen to Gothenburg?

Every day, travelers can choose between traveling by train, bus or plane from Copenhagen to Gothenburg. The average journey time between the two cities is 4 hours, but the journey time can be as short as 50 minutes. Please be advised that as all journeys from Copenhagen to Gothenburg are international, passengers are required to carry a passport or internationally recognized ID on this route. All passengers are subject to border checks when traveling between two states. 

What is the Cheapest Way to Get from Copenhagen to Gothenburg?

The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Gothenburg is by bus. All bus services are direct and require no transfers. Buses between Copenhagen and Gothenburg take 4 hours and 25 minutes. 

What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Copenhagen to Gothenburg?

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Gothenburg is by plane. There are direct flights provided by Scandanavian Airlines which take only 50 minutes to travel between the two cities. Scandanavian Airlines provide 5 direct flights from Copenhagen to Gothenburg each day. The first flight departs shortly after 08:00 am each day and the last flight departs at 11:00 pm each evening. Direct flights depart with regularity throughout the day. Flights depart from Copenhagen Airport and land at Gothenburg Airport. 

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When you use the Omio platform, you can compare services across all methods of traveling from Copenhagen to Gothenburg, filtering by speed, price, and method, to find the best journey for you. 

Travel from Copenhagen to Gothenburg by Train

There are approximately 25 trains departing from Copenhagen for Gothenburg each day. The first train departs shortly after 04:00 am each morning and the last train departs shortly before 10:30 pm each evening. Of these trains, the vast majority are direct services. Typically, only the first train which departs each day and the last train which leaves each evening require a transfer. The train from Copenhagen to Gothenburg typically takes only 3 hours and 53 minutes to reach the destination. The Danish-Swedish rail company Øresundståg​ provides all the trains on this route. Trains depart from Copenhagen Station and arrive at Gothenburg Central Station. 

Travel from Copenhagen to Gothenburg by Bus

Every day, approximately 8 buses travel Copenhagen to Gothenburg. The first bus departs at 07:30 am each day and the last bus departs at 12:20 pm each night. FlixBus and Vy bus4you serve this route. Both providers have an average journey time of 4 hours and 25 minutes. All services on this route are direct, and there are no changes required. Bus services are the cheapest way to reach Gothenburg from Copenhagen, with FlixBus typically providing marginally cheaper tickets than Vy bus4you. Buses depart from Copenhagen Central Bus Station and arrive at Gothenburg Nils Ericsson Station. 

Travel from Copenhagen to Gothenburg by Plane

Traveling from Copenhagen to Gothenburg by plane is both the most expensive way to travel between the two cities and the fastest. A direct flight from Copenhagen to Gothenburg typically takes 50 minutes. Even when you factor in check-in, border checks and baggage control time, the journey is frequently much shorter than the equivalent journey by train or bus. However, only five journeys each day are direct, and they are provided by Scandinavian Airlines. The remaining 29 flights from Copenhagen to Gothenburg are indirect, and can frequently take longer than the equivalent journey by train or bus. SAS do offer some indirect flights, as do KLM and Norwegian Air. All flights depart from Copenhagen Airport and land in Gothenburg Airport.

How to get from Copenhagen to Gothenburg

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Copenhagen to Gothenburg, 76,55% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Copenhagen to Gothenburg and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Copenhagen to Gothenburg

Travel to Gothenburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Copenhagen to Gothenburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Copenhagen and Gothenburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Gothenburg is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Gothenburg:

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Gothenburg costing on average $38 (€31).

A bus is $165 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Gothenburg costing on average $185 (€149).

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Gothenburg is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 17m.

Bus takes on average 4h 10m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Gothenburg is approximately 142 miles (229 km).
The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Gothenburg is:
  • Around 35 flights per day.
  • Around 33 trains per day.
  • Around 25 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Gothenburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Copenhagen to Gothenburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive in Göteborg-Landvetter Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Copenhagen Central Station and arrive in Gothenburg Centralstation.
  • Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Copenhagen to Gothenburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Oresundstag, SJ, Snälltåget, vy, Västtrafik to go to Gothenburg by train.
  • Travel with Sas Airways, regional jet, Norwegian Air, KLM Cityhopper, Cityjet, Eurowings, KLM, braathens regional aviation to go to Gothenburg by flight.
  • Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Sindbad to go to Gothenburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Copenhagen to Gothenburg with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct trains per day with Oresundstag.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Sas Airways, regional jet, Cityjet, braathens regional aviation.
  • 11 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Sindbad.
Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen to Gothenburg often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Oslo, Berlin, Malmö, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gothenburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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