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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 an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a flight costs an average of $332.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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$61 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $332 Average price | $147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Gothenburg to Copenhagen
Compare the available ways to get from Gothenburg to Copenhagen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Copenhagen:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Copenhagen costing on average $61 (€51).
A bus is $299 (€251) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Copenhagen costing on average $332 (€279).
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 33m.
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
Tickets start at around $61 (€51) compared to roughly $147 (€124) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $87 (€73). The journey takes 3h 26m versus 3h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Gothenburg to Copenhagen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Copenhagen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6002:40 AM 4h20 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen 7:00 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 600
2:40 AM 4h20 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen 7:00 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- SK449
9:00 PM 0h45 Göteborg-Landvetter Airport 9:45 PM Copenhagen Airport $198 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 1177 Öresundståg+
495 SJ Snabbtåg8:09 PM 6h01 Gothenburg Centralstation 2:10 AM Copenhagen Central Station $53 1 One-way 1 transfer - 1143 Öresundståg · 6804 Öresundståg · 51151 Öresundståg
6:55 PM 4h30 Gothenburg Centralstation 11:25 PM Copenhagen Central Station $60 1 One-way 2 transfers - 1071 Öresundståg · 6804 Öresundståg · 51079 Öresundståg
9:55 AM 4h33 Gothenburg Centralstation 2:28 PM Copenhagen Central Station $60 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
7:00 AM 4h10 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen 11:10 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro $39 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
8:00 AM 4h10 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen 12:10 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro $41 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
2:40 AM 5h10 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen 7:50 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
LH815 · LH82811:55 AM 6h30 Göteborg-Landvetter Airport 6:25 PM Copenhagen Airport $181 1 One-way 1 transfer- LH817 · LH830
2:40 PM 9h05 Göteborg-Landvetter Airport 11:45 PM Copenhagen Airport $181 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH815 · LH830
11:55 AM 11h50 Göteborg-Landvetter Airport 11:45 PM Copenhagen Airport $181 1 One-way 1 transfer
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Copenhagen:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Copenhagen costing on average $61 (€51).
A bus is $299 (€251) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Copenhagen costing on average $332 (€279).
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 33m.
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 13 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.
- 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.
- Ferries mostly depart from Danmarksterminalen Halmstad Stena Line and arrive in Port of Grenå.
- Travel with Oresundstag, SJ, Snälltåget, vy to go to Copenhagen by train.
- Travel with Sas Airways, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, TAP Portugal, Norwegian Air Shuttle, braathens regional aviation, Cityjet, Eurowings to go to Copenhagen by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You, Sindbad, Vy Express Sweden to go to Copenhagen by bus.
- 15 direct trains per day with Oresundstag.
- 4 direct flights per day with Sas Airways.
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You, Sindbad, Vy Express Sweden.
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