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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $186 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $186, while a flight costs an average of $603.
Distance: 728 miles (1172 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$231 Average price | $603 Average price | $186 Average price Cheapest | $485 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 8m Average total duration 17h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 28h 34m Average total duration 28h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Gothenburg:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Gothenburg costing on average $231.
A bus is $417 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Gothenburg costing on average $603.
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 8m.
Bus takes on average 28h 34m.
Tickets start at around $231 compared to roughly $485 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $254. The journey takes 17h 38m versus 16h 52m 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 Zurich to Gothenburg
How to get from Zurich to Gothenburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Gothenburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 272 · ICE 920 · 11246 · IC 57546:58 PM22h52Zurich HB5:50 PMGothenburg Centralstation$1041One-way6 transfers
Cheapest
- ICE 272 · ICE 920 · 11246 · IC 57546:58 PM22h52Zurich HB5:50 PMGothenburg Centralstation$1041One-way6 transfers
Fastest
LX122212:00 PM2h05Zurich Airport2:05 PMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport$3651One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IR 2068 · ICE 72 · 11180 · IC 576611:10 AM23h55Zurich HB11:05 AMGothenburg Centralstation$1071One-way5 transfers
- IC 60402 · ICE 778 · ECE 398 · R 10829:59 PM20h06Zurich HB6:05 PMGothenburg Centralstation$1081One-way3 transfers
- ICE 108 · ICE 578 · ECE 392 · R 10269:58 AM25h07Zurich HB11:05 AMGothenburg Centralstation$1201One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM32h05Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)2:25 AMGöteborg, Åkareplatsen$1281One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM26h30Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)8:50 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$1691One-way2 transfers
- KL1924 · KL12295:35 PM15h40Zurich Airport9:15 AMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport$1451One-way1 transfer
- KL1924 · KL12315:35 PM17h45Zurich Airport11:20 AMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport$1451One-way1 transfer
- KL1922 · KL12292:20 PM18h55Zurich Airport9:15 AMGöteborg-Landvetter Airport$1451One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Gothenburg:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Gothenburg costing on average $231.
A bus is $417 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Gothenburg costing on average $603.
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 8m.
Bus takes on average 28h 34m.
- Around 59 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Gothenburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Göteborg-Landvetter Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Gothenburg Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Gothenburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Gothenburg by bus.
- Travel with Swiss, Sas Airways, Helvetic Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Icelandair, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, TAP Portugal, British Airways to go to Gothenburg by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Swiss, Helvetic Airways.
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