How to travel from Copenhagen to Gothenburg

How to Travel from Copenhagen to Gothenburg?

Passengers planning to travel between Copenhagen and Gothenburg have the option of booking train, plane, or bus tickets. All three modes of transport offer daily services, although the train and plane provide the widest choice of departure times. 

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

Buses are the cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Gothenburg. Nettbus provides at least four direct services between the two cities every day, including weekends. The journey usually takes under four hours and 30 minutes, with departures spaced throughout the day. Buses leave from Ingerslevsgade​ bus station and arrive into the Nils Ericson ​bus terminus in Gothenburg. Nils Ericson is located in the city centre, within walking distance of most major hotels. Local buses, trams, and boats provide additional options for onward travel further afield.

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

Although flight times between Copenhagen and Gothenburg are under an hour, check-in requirements and the additional time required to travel to and from the airport at either end of the journey means that the train often represents a quicker option. However, train passengers must be careful to check the journey length before booking a ticket. Direct train services usually take just under four hours to complete the trip but some indirect services that incorporate a single change in Malmö​ can actually be slightly quicker at around three hours and 30 minutes. Öresundståg​ operates both direct and indirect services, and all trains start at Copenhagen H station and finish at Gothenburg central station​.

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Travel from Copenhagen to Gothenburg by Train

Operated by Öresundståg​, ​direct trains run every day of the week from Copenhagen H railway station​ to Gothenburg central station​, including Sundays. Journey times vary from around four hours to just over six hours, depending on the departure time. For much of the day, services depart roughly every hour although fewer trains run on Sundays. The metro service and local buses connect to Copenhagen H railway station, which is around a five-minute walk from the city centre. At the other end of the journey, Gothenburg city centre is also just over 5 minutes' walk from the station. Local buses and trams provide onward transport options.

Travel from Copenhagen to Gothenburg by Bus

Daily direct bus services take passengers from Copenhagen's Ingerslevsgade​ bus station​ to the Nils Ericson ​bus terminus in Gothenburg, which is located in the centre of the city​. A variety of public transport options, including local buses and trams, are within a short walk of the bus terminus. Buses leave Copenhagen throughout the day, with morning, afternoon and evening services almost always available. Average journey time is under four and a half hours.

Travel from Copenhagen to Gothenburg by Plane

Up to seven direct flights travel from Copenhagen airport to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport​ every day of the week. Between them, City Jet and Regional Jet operate all of the flights, which take off at intervals throughout the day to offer a good choice of departure times. Journey lengths are similar regardless of operator, with flight times averaging at just under an hour. Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport​ is around 15 miles outside Gothenburg and local buses take around 30 minutes to make the journey into the centre of the city.