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Universeum
Large science center with rainforest, aquarium, space and hands-on exhibitions. A top family attraction in central Gothenburg.
Cheapest price
$109
Average price
$153
Fastest journey
19 h 12 m
Average duration
19 h 24 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
871 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg will cost around $153 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $109.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, and a flight costs an average of $167.
Distance: 541 miles (871 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$118 Average price Cheapest | $187 Average price | $394 Average price | $339 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 58m Average total duration 19h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 7m Average total duration 12h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg:
A bus is $69 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg costing on average $187 (€153).
A bus is $276 (€226) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg costing on average $394 (€322).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 37m.
Bus takes on average 19h 28m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 26h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 25h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:58AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 21h12 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:58AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 19h12 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:03AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 24h32 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:58AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 22h37 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $208 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:58PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 24h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 02:03PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 21h47 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:03PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 27h22 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:58PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 24h42 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:03PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 28h32 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $197 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:58PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 26h57 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 29h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 29h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $93 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 20h40 | 9:10 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 20h10 | 9:10 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 29h45 | 2:25 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 23h55 | 8:35 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 22h35 | 8:35 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 26h05 | 2:25 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 20h10 | 8:35 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 25h35 | 2:25 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 23h35 | 5:10 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 23h10 | 5:10 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 9:58 AM Frankfurt South station | 19h12 | 5:10 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 9:58 AM Frankfurt South station | 19h12 | 5:10 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg run on average 11 times per day, taking around 19h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $77 (€63) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 541 miles (871 km) distance in 19h 10m.
Distance 541 miles (871 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 (€63) |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 19h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 49 days |
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