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

The cheapest way to get from Gothenburg to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £40 - £190 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gothenburg to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs £40 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Gothenburg and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Gothenburg to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Gothenburg and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Hanover central bus station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Gothenburg and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Gothenburg station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Göteborg Centralstation and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via København H, Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 59m.

How far is it from Gothenburg to Edinburgh?

The distance between Gothenburg and Edinburgh is 629 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gothenburg to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 23h 59m and costs £420 - £1,100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Gothenburg to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gothenburg to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gothenburg to Edinburgh train from?

Gothenburg to Edinburgh train services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Göteborg Centralstation.

Train, bus or fly from Gothenburg to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Gothenburg to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs £40 - £190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £420 - £1,100 and takes 23h 59m, you could also bus, which costs £150 - £370 and takes 38h 19m.

Where does the Gothenburg to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Gothenburg to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

What is the time difference between Gothenburg and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Gothenburg. It is currently 8:34 AM in Gothenburg and 7:34 AM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Gothenburg to Edinburgh train arrive?

Gothenburg to Edinburgh train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Köpenhamn H station.

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

Book your Gothenburg to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 3004+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Gothenburg to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Gothenburg to Edinburgh by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, train, or night train

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Fly to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane GOT - EDI
4h 57m
£42–183
Train
1. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
2. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
6. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
23h 59m
£424–1,010
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gothenburg to Hanover central bus stationbus 173
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
38h 19m
£158–365
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane GOT - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 5m
£89–278
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Goteborg C to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
27h 2m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Molndal station to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Amsterdam Centraal Stationbus
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
4. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
30h 39m

Gothenburg to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 625 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

Ryanair, Scandinavian Airlines, and KLM fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Göteborg Centralstation to Edinburgh Waverley via Köpenhamn H, København H, Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 23h 59m.

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