Trains from Copenhagen to Gothenburg

Trains from Copenhagen to Gothenburg

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.

How long is the journey by train from Copenhagen to Gothenburg?

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.

How many trains are there from Copenhagen to Gothenburg?

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. 

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Copenhagen to Gothenburg?

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. 

Which train providers travel from Copenhagen to Gothenburg?

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 Copenhagen to Gothenburg

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.

Copenhagen to Gothenburg: Services on Board

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.

How to find cheap train tickets from Copenhagen to Gothenburg?

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.