The average train between Edinburgh and Gothenburg takes 33h 13m and the fastest train takes 27h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Gothenburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Edinburgh and Gothenburg. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Gothenburg at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 33h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Gothenburg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Gothenburg. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Gothenburg station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 13m.
Edinburgh to Gothenburg train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Gothenburg train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Göteborg Centralstation.
Book your Edinburgh to Gothenburg train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Gothenburg is 940.8 km. The road distance is 2,492 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Göteborg Centralstation via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, Hamburg Hbf, København H, and Köpenhamn H in around 24h 32m.