What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Gothenburg?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Gothenburg is to bus which costs 1100 kr - 1700 kr and takes 18h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Gothenburg?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Gothenburg is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs 900 kr - 3100 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Gothenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Gothenburg. However, there are services departing from D-Benrath S and arriving at Gothenburg via Düsseldorf-Eller Station and Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Gothenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Gothenburg station. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Göteborg Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf and Mölndal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.

How far is it from Cologne to Gothenburg?

The distance between Cologne and Gothenburg is 868 km. The road distance is 1187 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Gothenburg without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Gothenburg without a car is to train which takes 13h 39m and costs 1700 kr - 3800 kr.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Gothenburg?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Cologne to Gothenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Gothenburg bus from?

Cologne to Gothenburg bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Düsseldorf-Eller Station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Gothenburg train from?

Cologne to Gothenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Gothenburg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Gothenburg is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs 900 kr - 3100 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1700 kr - 3800 kr and takes 13h 39m, you could also bus, which costs 1100 kr - 1700 kr and takes 18h 21m.

Where does the Cologne to Gothenburg bus arrive?

Cologne to Gothenburg bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Hannover Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Gothenburg train arrive?

Cologne to Gothenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Gothenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Gothenburg is 1187 km. It takes approximately 10h 50m to drive from Cologne to Gothenburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Gothenburg?

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There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Gothenburg by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane DUS - GOT
4h 46m
kr 920–3,074
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Molndal stationtrain Ic / ...
13h 39m
kr 1,767–3,713
Bus
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf-Eller Station to Hannover Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Gothenburgbus 173
18h 21m
kr 1,188–1,638
Drive 1,187 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Gothenburgcar 1,187 km
10h 50m
kr 2,215–3,199
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane CGN - GOT
6h 9m
kr 1,001–3,664
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane FRA - GOT
4h 59m
kr 1,471–4,226
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane BRU - GOT
6h 9m
kr 1,469–3,869
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane AMS - GOT
7h 5m
kr 1,342–4,257
Train via Copenhagen
1. Take the train from Cologne Central Station to Hamburg Central Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København Htrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
14h 28m
kr 1,381–2,635

Cologne to Gothenburg by train

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13h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 867.6 km
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Gothenburg, Sweden?

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Göteborg Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf and Mölndal station in around 13h 39m.

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