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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gothenburg to Copenhagen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $170.

Distance: 142 miles (229 km)

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from Gothenburg to Copenhagen

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM4h10
    Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    12:10 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    $411One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:05 PM4h20
    Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    8:25 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Sas AirwaysSK431
    3:30 PM0h45
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    4:15 PMCopenhagen Airport
    $4341One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Oresundstag1063 Öresundstågen
    8:55 AM3h33
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    12:28 PMCopenhagen Central Station
    $731One-way
    0 transfers
  • Oresundstag1071 Öresundstågen
    9:55 AM3h33
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    1:28 PMCopenhagen Central Station
    $731One-way
    0 transfers
  • Oresundstag1079 Öresundstågen
    10:55 AM3h33
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    2:28 PMCopenhagen Central Station
    $731One-way
    0 transfers
  • Vy Bus4You300
    8:00 AM4h20
    Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    12:20 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:50 AM4h35
    Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    1:25 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    $391One-way
    0 transfers
  • Vy Bus4You600
    7:00 AM4h20
    Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    11:20 AMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK144 · SK1423
    10:40 AM3h50
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    2:30 PMCopenhagen Airport
    $4201One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK449
    8:40 PM0h45
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    9:25 PMCopenhagen Airport
    $4341One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK144 · SK495 · SK1471
    10:40 AM5h35
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    4:15 PMCopenhagen Airport
    $4461One-way
    2 transfers

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How To Travel from Gothenburg to Copenhagen?

You can travel from Gothenburg to Copenhagen via trains, buses, and flights. The average travel time through train is 3 hours and 43 minutes. On a coach, it takes around 4 hours and 19 minutes while direct flights from Gothenburg to Copenhagen take approximately 50 minutes. You can catch a train, bus or flight any day of the week.

What Is the Cheapest Way to Travel from Gothenburg to Copenhagen?

Taking a bus is the cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Copenhagen. The average travel time is 4 hours and 20 minutes, which is also the fastest travel time. Majority of the buses are direct, which reduces your stops. However, you can take also connect at Laholm station and Malmö Triangeln station. 

What Is the Fastest Way To Travel from Gothenburg to Copenhagen?

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Copenhagen is by flight. The direct flights take about 50 minutes to travel, while check-in time is about 40 minutes. The flights are available daily. If you're in a hurry, the shortest flights take 45 minutes. There are several companies providing flights along this route. They include SAS, Norwegian Air Shuttle, KLM, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Air France and Czech Airlines. The departure airport is the Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, and the arrival station is the Copenhagen Airport.

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Travel from Gothenburg to Copenhagen by Train

About 20 trains travel daily from Gothenburg to Copenhagen. The average travel time is 3 hours and 43 minutes, but some trains cover the distance in 3 hours and 16 minutes. There are both direct and connecting trains. The train providers on this route are SJ and Öresundståg. Generally, SJ provides lower prices. Connecting trains stop at Malmö Central Station and Lund Central Station. The departure station is the Gothenburg Central Station and the arrival station is København H, also known as the Central Station. You can walk for 550 meters to the city center.

Travel from Gothenburg to Copenhagen by Bus

Around 5 buses travel every day from Gothenburg to Copenhagen. The average travel time is 4 hours and 19 minutes, but some direct buses travel in 4 hours and 15 minutes. The providers are Vy bus4you, FlixBus and Öresundståg. Vy bus4you has the fastest direct buses while FlixBus has the cheapest. For daily bus trips, Vy bus4you and FlixBus are always available. The buses travel between the Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen , and København, Ingerslevsgade. When you reach the København, Ingerslevsgade, also known as the Central Bus Station, you can walk to Dybbølsbro St and catch a bus to Copenhagen Central Station in the city, then walk the rest of the way. You can also take a taxi.

Travel from Gothenburg to Copenhagen by Flight

There are around 48 daily flights from Gothenburg to Copenhagen. Direct flights take as short as 45 minutes while connecting flights may take more than 10 hours. Some of the flight providers include SAS, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air France, KLM, Air Baltic, Eurowings, and Czech Airlines. SAS provides direct flights. The departure airport is Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, and the arrival station is the Copenhagen Airport. When you arrive at Copenhagen airport, you can take a taxi or train to the city center.

How to get from Gothenburg to Copenhagen

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Gothenburg to Copenhagen, 69,87% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Gothenburg to Copenhagen and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Gothenburg to Copenhagen

Travel to Copenhagen 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 Gothenburg to Copenhagen.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Gothenburg and Copenhagen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Copenhagen is a bus with an average price of $23 (€18).

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

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Copenhagen costing on average $35 (€28).

A bus is $147 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Copenhagen costing on average $170 (€136).

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Copenhagen is by flight with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 46m.

Bus takes on average 4h 10m.

The distance from Gothenburg to Copenhagen is approximately 142 miles (229 km).
The average frequency per day from Gothenburg to Copenhagen is:
  • Around 37 flights per day.
  • Around 25 trains per day.
  • Around 20 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gothenburg to Copenhagen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Göteborg-Landvetter Airport and arrive in Copenhagen Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Copenhagen Central Station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gothenburg to Copenhagen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss, Norwegian Railways (VY) to go to Copenhagen by bus.
  • Travel with Oresundstag, SJ, Snälltåget, vy, Västtrafik to go to Copenhagen by train.
  • Travel with Sas Airways, regional jet, KLM Cityhopper, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Cityjet, KLM, Lufthansa to go to Copenhagen by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Gothenburg to Copenhagen with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY).
  • 11 direct trains per day with Oresundstag.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Sas Airways, regional jet, Cityjet.
Omio customers who travel from Gothenburg to Copenhagen often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Malmö, Berlin, Paris, Oslo. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Copenhagen and these popular destinations at a great price.
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