How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 539 miles (870 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or flight | |
Ticket price range | $146 - $178 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $146 (€130) • 24 h 25 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $178 (€158) • 1 h 45 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Lufthansa |
Take a bus or flight to travel 539 miles (870 km) from Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 45 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $146 (€130). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Lufthansa among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $67 (€60). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel from Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly to Gothenburg from Frankfurt am Main and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.
There are 2 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Gothenburg including taking a bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Gothenburg is a bus with an average price of $146 (€130).
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg:
A bus is $32 (€28) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $178 (€158) from Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg.
The fastest way to get to Gothenburg from Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 45 min.
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 24 h 25 min.
The Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg distance is around 539 miles (870 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Gothenburg as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg:
The following travel companies offer services from Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg:
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Gothenburg with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Gothenburg as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Gothenburg from Frankfurt am Main.
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