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Universeum
A major science centre with indoor rainforest, aquarium, space and technology exhibits. Especially popular with families and one of the city’s best-known indoor attractions.
Cheapest price
$124
Average price
$174
Fastest journey
14 h 19 m
Average duration
14 h 49 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
871 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $174 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $124.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg without transferring at least 2 times.
ICE 774 · RJ 384 · R 1130 · Bus 6804
ICE 774 · 11168 · IC 5760 · IC 156
S9 · S6 · ICE 774 · 11168
S9 · S6 · ICE 774 · RJ 384
ICE 204 · RJ 384 · R 1130 · Bus 6804
ICE 776 · ECE 1196+
1106 Öresundstågen
ICE 78 · ECE 396+
1098 Öresundstågen
ICE 776 · ECE 1196+
494 X 2000+
1110 Öresundstågen
ICE 776 · ECE 1196+
1114 Öresundstågen
ICE 78 · ECE 396+
1106 ÖresundstågenOmio 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 $78. 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 $78, and a flight costs an average of $170.
Distance: 541 miles (871 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$190 Average price | $400 Average price | $119 Average price Cheapest | $344 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 7m Average total duration 12h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 58m Average total duration 19h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg costing on average $190 (€153).
A bus is $280 (€226) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg costing on average $400 (€322).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 37m.
Bus takes on average 19h 28m.
The journey is about 29m faster (12h 37m by train vs 13h 6m by car) and roughly $154 (€124) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($190 (€153) vs $344 (€277)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 78 · ECE 396+ 1106 Öresundstågen | On time 5:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 15h19 | 9:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
ICE 78 · ECE 396+ 1098 Öresundstågen | On time 5:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 14h19 | 8:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
ICE 78 · ECE 396+ 1114 Öresundstågen | On time 5:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 16h19 | 10:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
4603 · ICE 776 · ECE 1196+ 1114 Öresundstågen | 6:35 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 15h30 | 10:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
4603 · ICE 776 · ECE 1196+ 1106 Öresundstågen | 6:35 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 14h30 | 9:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
4603 · ICE 776 · ECE 1196+ 1122 Öresundstågen | 6:35 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 17h25 | 12:00 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5 transfers | |
S8 · ICE 616 · RJ 1176+ 1122 Öresundstågen | 6:47 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 17h13 | 12:00 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5 transfers | |
S8 · ICE 616 · RJ 1176+ 1114 Öresundstågen | 6:47 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 15h18 | 10:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
S8 · ICE 616 · RJ 1176+ 1130 Öresundstågen | 6:47 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 18h18 | 1:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5 transfers | |
S9 · S6 · ICE 774 · 11168 | 8:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 16h50 | 1:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 8 transfers | |
S9 · S6 · ICE 774 · RJ 384 | 8:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 16h50 | 1:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6 transfers | |
S9 · ICE 376 · ECE 8 · S1 | 8:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 16h20 | 1:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 7 transfers | |
ICE 774 · RJ 384 · R 1130 · Bus 6804 | On time 8:50 AM Frankfurt South station | 16h15 | 1:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
ICE 774 · 11168 · IC 5760 · IC 156 | On time 8:50 AM Frankfurt South station | 16h15 | 1:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6 transfers | |
ICE 376 · ECE 8 · S1 · RJ 384 | On time 9:18 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 15h47 | 1:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6 transfers | |
S9 · ICE 2622 · ICE 772 · 11172 | 9:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 21h20 | 7:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 7 transfers | |
ICE 202 · ECE 1170 · R 1146 · R 20154 | On time 10:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 20h54 | 7:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
ICE 772 · 11174 · ECE 1170 · R 1146 | On time 10:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 20h15 | 7:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
S9 · S6 · ICE 74 · S1 | 11:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 19h50 | 7:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6 transfers | |
ICE 74 · S1 · ECE 1170 · R 1146 | On time 11:50 AM Frankfurt South station | 19h15 | 7:05 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
15548 · IC 60470 · ECE 398+ 1082 Öresundstågen | 2:04 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 16h01 | 6:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
15548 · IC 60470 · ECE 398+ 1098 Öresundstågen | 2:04 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 18h01 | 8:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
15548 · IC 60470 · ECE 398+ 1090 Öresundstågen | 2:04 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 17h01 | 7:05 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg run on average 3 times per day, taking around 12h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $190 (€153) but you can travel from only $78 (€63) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 22:10. The fastest train covers the 541 miles (871 km) distance in 13h 27m.
Distance 541 miles (871 km) |
Average train duration 12h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $190 (€153) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 13h 27m |
First train 12:17 AM |
Last train 10:10 PM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Service is usually included. Tipping is not expected, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent table service is appreciated. No tip is needed for cafés or bars.
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