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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 $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 48m. 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 $60, and a flight costs an average of $193.
Distance: 440 miles (709 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$183 Average price | $397 Average price | $103 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 28m Average total duration 11h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 59m Average total duration 16h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Leipzig to Gothenburg:
A bus is $80 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Gothenburg costing on average $183 (€146).
A bus is $295 (€235) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Gothenburg costing on average $397 (€317).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 58m.
Bus takes on average 16h 29m.
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How to get from Leipzig to Gothenburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Gothenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:55 PM23h15Leipzig8:10 PMGothenburg$601One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8:55 PM23h15Leipzig8:10 PMGothenburg$601One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:04 AM18h01Leipzig4:05 AMGothenburg$1501One-way0 transfers
Other options
5:10 PM22h30Leipzig3:40 PMGothenburg$631One-way0 transfers
6:00 AM22h10Leipzig4:10 AMGothenburg$831One-way0 transfers
7:45 AM19h00Leipzig2:45 AMGothenburg$901One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Gothenburg:
A bus is $80 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Gothenburg costing on average $183 (€146).
A bus is $295 (€235) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Gothenburg costing on average $397 (€317).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 58m.
Bus takes on average 16h 29m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Gothenburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Gothenburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Gothenburg by train.
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