How to travel from Cologne to Gothenburg

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Cologne to Gothenburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a flight costs an average of $178.

Distance: 509 miles (820 km)

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$184

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$459

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$108

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14h 41m

Average total duration

14h 11m

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5h 51m

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2h 51m

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19h 7m

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18h 37m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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2.5 - 4.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 2.0kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Lufthansa

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FlixBus

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from Cologne to Gothenburg

How to get from Cologne to Gothenburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cologne to Gothenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:35PM21h35
Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
09:10PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
$971One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:35PM21h35
Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
09:10PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
$971One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Lufthansa CitylineLH1987+LufthansaLH2432
07:40PM3h40
Cologne Bonn Airport
11:20PMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport
$5601One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:14PM20h31
Cologne Hbf
12:45PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
$1341One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:30PM28h55
Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
02:25AMGöteborg, Åkareplatsen
$971One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1979 · LH2442+Oresundstag1118 Öresundstågen+SJ496 SJ 3000
01:35PM9h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
10:35PMGothenburg Centralstation
$4581One-way
3 transfers
LufthansaLH1979 · LH2442+Oresundstag1122 Öresundstågen
01:35PM9h30
Cologne Bonn Airport
11:05PMGothenburg Centralstation
$4661One-way
2 transfers
LufthansaLH1979 · LH2442+Oresundstag1130 Öresundstågen
01:35PM10h30
Cologne Bonn Airport
12:05AMGothenburg Centralstation
$4661One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Gothenburg

Travel to Gothenburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Gothenburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Gothenburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Gothenburg is a bus with an average price of $62 (€50).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Gothenburg:

A bus is $116 (€94) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Gothenburg costing on average $178 (€144).

A bus is $123 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Gothenburg costing on average $184 (€150).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Gothenburg is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 5m.

Bus takes on average 19h 59m.

The distance from Cologne to Gothenburg is approximately 509 miles (820 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Gothenburg is:
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Gothenburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Gothenburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Göteborg-Landvetter Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Gothenburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Wupsi to go to Gothenburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Gothenburg by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings , Lufthansa Cityline, SWISS to go to Gothenburg by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Gothenburg often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, Berlin, Malmö. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gothenburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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