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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Gothenburg is to fly which costs 550 kr - 2600 kr and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Gothenburg is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs 550 kr - 2600 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Gothenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Gothenburg. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Gothenburg via London Victoria and Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Gothenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Gothenburg station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Göteborg Centralstation via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, Hamburg Hbf and Mölndal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 19m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Gothenburg?

The distance between Edinburgh and Gothenburg is 1007 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Gothenburg without a car is to train which takes 23h 19m and costs 5000 kr - 11000 kr.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Edinburgh to Gothenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Gothenburg bus from?

Edinburgh to Gothenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Gothenburg train from?

Edinburgh to Gothenburg train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Gothenburg?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Gothenburg is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs 550 kr - 2600 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 5000 kr - 11000 kr and takes 23h 19m, you could also bus, which costs 2000 kr - 3300 kr and takes 39h 5m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Gothenburg bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Gothenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Gothenburg?

Gothenburg is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 4:10 AM in Edinburgh and 5:10 AM in Gothenburg.

Where does the Edinburgh to Gothenburg train arrive?

Edinburgh to Gothenburg train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Gothenburg train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Gothenburg?

Book your Edinburgh to Gothenburg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gothenburg?

There are 493+ hotels available in Gothenburg.

Edinburgh to Gothenburg - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Gothenburg by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, or train

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Fly
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane EDI - GOT
4h 52m
kr 578–2,565
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Molndal stationtrain Ic / ...
23h 19m
kr 5,460–10,118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hanover central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Gothenburgbus 173
39h 5m
kr 2,061–3,237
Train via Amsterdam
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eil
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Osnabrueck Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Molndal stationtrain Ic / ...
25h 15m
kr 5,618–9,759
Train via Copenhagen
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Ice
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København Htrain Ece / ...
5. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
27h 30m
kr 3,234–8,279

Edinburgh to Gothenburg by train

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23h 19mAverage Duration

kr 5,460Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,006.7 km
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Gothenburg, Sweden?

Ryanair, Scandinavian Airlines, and KLM fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, 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, and Mölndal station in around 23h 19m.

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