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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
3 h 39 m
Average
3 h 46 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
229 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Copenhagen for Gothenburg every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 141 miles (228 km) | |
Average train ticket price | $49 (€43) | |
Train frequency | 15 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 15 direct trains a day | |
Train companies | Vy Bus4You, Öresundståg, Västtrafik, SJ or Skånetrafiken |
Trains from Copenhagen to Gothenburg cover the 141 miles (228 km) long route taking on average 3 h 53 min with our travel partners like Vy Bus4You, Öresundståg, Västtrafik, SJ or Skånetrafiken. Normally, there are 15 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $49 (€43), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $49 (€43). Travelers depart most frequently from København, Hovedbanegården (togbus) and arrive in Göteborg, Centralstation.
You can travel by train from Copenhagen to Gothenburg with Nettbuss Express, SJ and Skånetrafiken for as low as $49 (€43). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Book your SJ Copenhagen to Gothenburg train with Omio and enjoy a smooth and relaxing journey! Check SJ up-to-date train schedules for the ideal departure and arrival times, compare the fastest Copenhagen to Gothenburg routes as well as the amenities offered in the class fare you choose and buy the most affordable SJ train tickets online that fit your budget. The distance from Copenhagen to Gothenburg is 141 miles (228 km), and the best price for a one-way Copenhagen - Gothenburg SJ train ticket starts at $49 (€43) if you book in advance. If you would rather search for your SJ ticket in the Omio app, you can quickly see if it's a mobile ticket so that you can go paperless when traveling by train. Waiting in a line at the train station to purchase your train ticket will become yesterday's news. So, book your train tickets online quickly and easily and enjoy your trip with SJ!
Nettbuss is the largest bus company in Norway and for your next trip by train to Gothenburg from Copenhagen you can choose between two differents ticket types: Economy and Plus.
Omio helps you find the perfect Copenhagen - Gothenburg train with Skånetrafiken. Whether you are searching for the fastest, earliest or cheapest train to Gothenburg from Copenhagen, Omio shows you Skånetrafiken current train schedules, tickets, prices and other travel information (such as baggage allowance and amenities onboard) to help you find the best train ticket for your upcoming Copenhagen to Gothenburg trip. You can expect to travel around 141 miles (228 km) to Gothenburg from Copenhagen on a train with Skånetrafiken. Once you are ready, buy your one-way Skånetrafiken tickets to Gothenburg from Copenhagen starting as low as $49 (€43) if you book in advance. If you use the Omio app to book your ticket, you can check straight away to see if it's a mobile ticket so that you can go paperless when traveling by train instead of purchasing tickets at the train station in person. So, book your tickets with ease and comfort online and enjoy a smooth journey with Skånetrafiken!
Travel by train from Copenhagen to Gothenburg and enjoy the scenery of Denmark and Sweden along the route as well as the experience of journeying across the Oresund Bridge and through the Oresund Tunnel. A mix of direct and connecting services are provided by Oresundstag on its regional trains. Journey times are between three and a half and four hours. There are one or two departures an hour starting in the early hours of the morning and continuing until mid-evening. The train from Copenhagen to Gothenburg starts from Copenhagen Hauptbahnhof and terminates at Gothenburg Central Station.
There is a choice of direct and connecting trains from Copenhagen to Gothenburg. Direct trains, however, are not always the fastest choice. Journey times vary from three and a half hours to just over four hours and where a connection is required, it is made at Malmo Central Station or Halmstad Central Station.
From Monday to Friday, trains from Copenhagen to Gothenburg start running in the early hours of the morning. There are then one or two departures an hour until mid-evening. On weekdays there is also one late-night service that requires a connection at Halmstad Central Station. This arrives in Gothenburg early the following morning and has an overall journey time of seven and a half hours. There is a slightly reduced service at the weekend.
Departure train station: The train from Copenhagen to Gothenburg departs from Copenhagen Central Station (Hbf) which is located right in the city center and within a short walk of tourist attractions, hotels, and restaurants. The station is part of Copenhagen's extensive transport network of suburban trains, local buses, and Metro services. Station facilities include car and bicycle parking, a taxi rank, a ticket office, automatic ticket machines, waiting lounges, toilets with baby-changing and showers, left luggage storage, shops, and cafes. The station has accessible toilets and there is step-free access to all areas. Further assistance for passengers with limited mobility can be requested if necessary.
Arrival train station: The train from Copenhagen to Gothenburg terminates at Gothenburg Central Station. Housed in an attractive and historic building, this is the oldest station still operating in Sweden. Gothenburg Central Station can be found just a short walk from major tourist attractions and it is linked to an efficient network of local buses and trams. Taxis are available at the station. Among other station facilities are car and bicycle parking, automatic ticket machines, a ticket office, toilets, waiting areas, banking services, a pharmacy, and a range of other shops as well as places to eat and drink. The interior of Gothenburg Central Station has been adapted to provide step-free access to all areas and accessible toilets.
The train route from Copenhagen to Gothenburg is provided by Oresundstag. This is a passenger train network jointly owned and operated by Sweden and Denmark.
Oresundstag regional trains provide a fast and efficient link between the cities of Copenhagen and Gothenburg. Most trains are direct and all departures take between three and a half and four hours. On weekdays, there are one to two departures an hour from the early hours of the morning until mid-evening as well as an overnight train with a journey time of seven and a half hours. There is no overnight train at the weekend and a slightly reduced service during the day. Where connections are required they are made at Halmstad Central Station or Malmo Central Station.
Both Standard and First Class tickets can be bought for the train journey from Copenhagen to Gothenburg while some seat reservations are also available. Oresundstag regional trains are safe, modern, and comfortable, and travel at speeds of up to 110 miles per hour (180 kph). Onboard facilities include heating or air-conditioning, power outlets, plenty of luggage space, toilets, and, on some trains, WiFi. Bicycles can also be carried. There is a self-service bistro on all routes. There is space for wheelchairs on board and toilets are accessible to passengers in wheelchairs or with limited mobility. Service animals can also be taken into the carriages. Ramps are available at both Copenhagen and Gothenburg stations enabling passengers in wheelchairs to board and disembark with ease. Further assistance can be requested if required.
To find the best deals on cheap tickets from Copenhagen to Gothenburg it is always best to book online in advance. Ticket prices vary throughout the day and passengers who can be flexible about their departure time will find cheaper tickets. These are usually for departures in the early morning, at lunchtime or mid-afternoon.
Travel between Copenhagen, Denmark and Gothenburg, Sweden by train is: Unrestricted.
International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Denmark
Conditions of entry:
When traveling in Sweden, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
The information above was last checked on 3/22/23. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Copenhagen to Gothenburg before traveling.
The restriction level for your return train to Copenhagen, Denmark from Gothenburg is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Sweden
Conditions of reentry:
The government of Denmark has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 3/8/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Copenhagen from Gothenburg closer to your date of departure here here.
There are a few train stations in Copenhagen to start your route from including København, Hovedbanegården (togbus), København H and København, Ny Ellebjerg St. (togbus). In Gothenburg you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Göteborg, Centralstation, Göteborg, Nils Ericsonsterminalen and Gothenburg, Göteborg Liseberg.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from København, Hovedbanegården (togbus) and arrive in Göteborg, Centralstation.
Passengers board their train most frequently from København, Hovedbanegården (togbus) and travel around 0.5 miles (832 m) from the city center to this train station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Göteborg, Centralstation and need to travel approximately 1.4 miles (2.3 km) from the train station to the city center in Gothenburg.
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