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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gothenburg to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $81. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 14h 33m. 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 $81, and a train costs an average of $87.
Distance: 497 miles (801 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$155 Average price | $138 Average price Cheapest |
15h 3m Average total duration Fastest 14h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 41m Average total duration 19h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Rotterdam:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Rotterdam costing on average $155 (€125).
A bus is $115 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Rotterdam costing on average $254 (€204).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 33m.
Bus takes on average 19h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom Gothenburg to Rotterdam
How to get from Gothenburg to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 AM22h45Göteborg, Åkareplatsen12:15 AMRotterdam, Zuidplein$961One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 AM22h45Göteborg, Åkareplatsen12:15 AMRotterdam, Zuidplein$961One-way2 transfers
Fastest
SN23247:00 AM1h40Göteborg-Landvetter Airport8:40 AMBrussels Airport$1891One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 AM22h15Göteborg, Åkareplatsen11:45 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$971One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM23h00Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen7:50 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$1041One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM23h25Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen8:15 AMRotterdam, Zuidplein$1041One-way2 transfers
LO496 · LO263+
32427:50 AM7h07Göteborg-Landvetter Airport2:57 PMRotterdam Centraal$1361One-way2 transfers
LO496 · LO263+
35447:50 AM7h17Göteborg-Landvetter Airport3:07 PMRotterdam Centraal$1361One-way2 transfers
LO496 · LO263+
95447:50 AM6h49Göteborg-Landvetter Airport2:39 PMRotterdam Centraal$1401One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Rotterdam:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Rotterdam costing on average $155 (€125).
A bus is $115 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Rotterdam costing on average $254 (€204).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 33m.
Bus takes on average 19h 11m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg and Rotterdam 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 Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Oresundstag to go to Rotterdam by train.
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