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Compare train and bus for Rotterdam to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 14h 57m. 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 €47, and a train costs an average of €78.
Distance: 497 miles (801 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€139 Average price | €112 Average price Cheapest |
15h 27m Average total duration Fastest 14h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 12m Average total duration 19h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Rotterdam to Gothenburg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Gothenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Gothenburg.

There are 2 options to travel from Rotterdam to Gothenburg including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Gothenburg from Rotterdam is by taking a bus, which costs on average $69 (€62).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Rotterdam to Gothenburg:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Gothenburg costing on average $83 (€75).
The quickest way to travel to Gothenburg from Rotterdam is by train, which takes on average 16 h 15 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Gothenburg by bus takes 20 h 25 min on average.
The Rotterdam to Gothenburg distance is around 497 miles (801 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Gothenburg is:
- 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Rotterdam to Gothenburg as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Rotterdam to Gothenburg:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Rotterdam to Gothenburg:
- You can go to Gothenburg from Rotterdam by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $69 (€62) with FlixBus from Rotterdam to Gothenburg on Omio.
- You can go to Gothenburg from Rotterdam by train with Deutsche Bahn or NS Domestic. You'll see cheap train tickets for $83 (€75) with Deutsche Bahn from Rotterdam to Gothenburg on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Rotterdam to Gothenburg with the following travel companies:
- You can book a direct bus with.
- You can book a direct train with.
Direct services to Gothenburg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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