Copenhagen to Gothenburg: travel options
Approximate direct distance: 229 km • Travel distance depends on the route and transport you choose.
Compare the options
Recorded fares and journey times. Check each operator before booking.
| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Price guide | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bus Direct | FlixBus | About 4h 10m |
From €18.98
Starting fare
Fare source checked: 12 Sep 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: FlixBus |
Dep: Copenhagen stop shown on ticket
Arr: Göteborg Nils Ericson Terminal; overnight stop may differ
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FlixBus from 4h10 and €18.98. Between 00:30 and 04:00 the published Gothenburg stop is Åkareplatsen; use the stop on the booking. |
| train Direct | Öresundståg | About 3h 40m |
Check fare
Fare source checked: 6 Oct 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: Öresundståg |
Dep: København H
Arr: Göteborg Centralstation
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Direct Öresundståg about 3h40. Free seating: no seat reservations on this service. Buy a ticket for the actual international journey and check current works. |
Choosing your journey
Öresundståg reaches central Gothenburg in roughly 3 hours 40 minutes on a direct departure. The coach can cost less on some dates, but starts at about 4 hours 10 minutes and uses a separate terminal.
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Use a direct Öresundståg departure
Board at København H for Göteborg Centralstation. The Öresundståg timetable gives direct journeys of around 3 hours 40 minutes along the Swedish west coast. Check the selected date for engineering work or changes. Choose the train destination carefully at the platform, because services sharing part of the route can finish elsewhere.
Seats work differently here
Öresundståg uses free seating. You cannot reserve a particular seat on these trains, so arrive with time to board together if travelling as a group. Buy the ticket for the actual journey and carry valid travel documents for the border crossing. Do not apply a Danish local pass to the whole international trip.
Compare the coach with its real pickup point
FlixBus advertises the route from €18.98 and 4 hours 10 minutes. Read the stop printed on your booking. Nils Ericson Terminal is the usual Gothenburg terminal, but overnight services between 00:30 and 04:00 use Åkareplatsen. Those are not interchangeable meeting points.
Save the first Gothenburg visit for after check-in
The railway and main bus terminals are close to each other in central Gothenburg. Use the local connection to your accommodation before starting a longer walk, particularly with luggage or a late arrival.
Plan the arrival
The Copenhagen guide and Gothenburg guide explain the local journeys, places to stay and visits. Add the main travel ticket separately to your daily spending plan. The distance above is a straight-line comparison between the city centres; your train, road or flight route can be longer.
