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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $140 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 20h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $140, while a train costs an average of $195.
Distance: 681 miles (1096 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$195 Average price | $140 Average price Cheapest | $457 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 13m Average total duration Fastest 19h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26h 6m Average total duration 25h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Gothenburg:
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Gothenburg costing on average $195 (€158).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 13m.
Bus takes on average 26h 6m.
Tickets start at around $195 (€158) compared to roughly $457 (€369) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $262 (€212). The journey takes 19h 43m versus 17h 6m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Gothenburg
How to get from Vienna to Gothenburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Gothenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM29h40Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)5:10 AMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$1471One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM29h40Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)5:10 AMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$1471One-way2 transfers
Fastest
SK696 · SK4488:00 PM3h55Vienna International Airport11:55 PMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport$5171One-way1 transfer
Other options
- EC 106 · EC 282 · RJ 382 · R 11466:10 AM24h55Vienna7:05 AMGothenburg Centralstation$2471One-way6 transfers
- RJ 258 · RJ 382 · R 1146 · Bus 68045:10 AM25h55Vienna7:05 AMGothenburg Centralstation$2471One-way5 transfers
- EC 106 · EC 282 · RJ 382 · R 11466:10 AM25h55Vienna8:05 AMGothenburg Centralstation$2471One-way5 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM31h10Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz5:10 AMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$1471One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 PM23h35Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)8:35 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$1471One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM26h55Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)2:25 AMGöteborg, Åkareplatsen$1471One-way1 transfer
EW9753 · EW92223:15 PM4h10Vienna International Airport7:25 PMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport$2041One-way1 transfer
AF1239 · AF14526:20 AM10h50Vienna International Airport5:10 PMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport$2581One-way1 transfer
LO224 · LO4959:15 AM13h05Vienna International Airport10:20 PMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport$2581One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Gothenburg:
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Gothenburg costing on average $195 (€158).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 13m.
Bus takes on average 26h 6m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Gothenburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Göteborg-Landvetter Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Gothenburg Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Gothenburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Gothenburg by bus.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, KLM, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, Brussels Airlines, Ryanair, Air Baltic to go to Gothenburg by flight.
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