How to travel from Leipzig to Gothenburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Gothenburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a flight costs an average of $203.

Distance: 440 miles (709 km)

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Driving

$147

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$460

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$98

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Cheapest

$127

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

12h 35m

Average total duration

12h 5m

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30m

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5h 45m

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2h 45m

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3h 0m

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17h 14m

Average total duration

16h 44m

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11h 16m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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2.1 - 4.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Gothenburg is a bus with an average price of $98 (€80).

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

A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Gothenburg costing on average $147 (€120).

A bus is $362 (€296) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Gothenburg costing on average $460 (€376).

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Gothenburg is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 5m.

Bus takes on average 16h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Leipzig and Gothenburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Leipzig to Gothenburg among Omio's users.

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from Leipzig to Gothenburg

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2448 · 4440 · ECE 1198 · R 1068
    8:41 PM19h39
    Leipzig Hbf
    4:20 PMGothenburg Centralstation
    $831One-way
    5 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2448 · 4440 · ECE 1198 · R 1068
    8:41 PM19h39
    Leipzig Hbf
    4:20 PMGothenburg Centralstation
    $831One-way
    5 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH159 · LH814
    6:20 AM3h40
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    10:00 AMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport
    $4901One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2448 · 4440 · ECE 1198 · R 1074
    8:41 PM20h24
    Leipzig Hbf
    5:05 PMGothenburg Centralstation
    $831One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnS5X · ICE 702 · ECE 1198 · R 1068
    8:04 PM20h16
    Leipzig Hbf
    4:20 PMGothenburg Centralstation
    $971One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnS5X · ICE 702 · ECE 1198 · R 1074
    8:04 PM21h01
    Leipzig Hbf
    5:05 PMGothenburg Centralstation
    $971One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:55 PM23h15
    Leipzig, Hbf
    9:10 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    $1041One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:25 AM18h10
    Leipzig, Hbf
    8:35 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    $1041One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:05 AM16h35
    Leipzig, Hbf
    10:40 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    $1051One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2572+EurowingsEW8220
    7:28 AM6h27
    Leipzig Hbf
    1:55 PMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport
    $1571One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 606 · 21833+Lot Polish AirlinesLO388 · LO495
    6:07 AM16h13
    Leipzig Hbf
    10:20 PMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport
    $1711One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn16108 · ICE 698 · 18504+EurowingsEW8220
    6:21 AM7h34
    Leipzig Hbf
    1:55 PMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport
    $1751One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leipzig 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 Leipzig to Gothenburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Leipzig and Gothenburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Gothenburg is a bus with an average price of $98 (€80).

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

A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Gothenburg costing on average $147 (€120).

A bus is $362 (€296) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Gothenburg costing on average $460 (€376).

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Gothenburg is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 5m.

Bus takes on average 16h 44m.

The distance from Leipzig to Gothenburg is approximately 440 miles (709 km).
The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Gothenburg is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Gothenburg 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 Leipzig to Gothenburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Göteborg-Landvetter Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leipzig to Gothenburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Gothenburg by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Gothenburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Gothenburg by train.
Omio customers who travel from Leipzig 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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