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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Gothenburg is to train and fly which costs 750 kr - 3800 kr and takes 6h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Gothenburg is to train and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs 1100 kr - 3600 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Gothenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Gothenburg. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Gothenburg via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Gothenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Gothenburg station. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Göteborg Centralstation via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Amsterdam Centraal, Hamburg Hauptbahnhof and Mölndal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 21m.

How far is it from Reading to Gothenburg?

The distance between Reading and Gothenburg is 1141 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Gothenburg without a car is to train via London which takes 21h 21m and costs 4400 kr - 7500 kr.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Reading to Gothenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Gothenburg bus from?

Reading to Gothenburg bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Gothenburg train from?

Reading to Gothenburg train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Gothenburg?

The best way to get from Reading to Gothenburg is to train via London which takes 21h 21m and costs 4400 kr - 7500 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1900 kr - 3000 kr and takes 33h 12m.

Where does the Reading to Gothenburg bus arrive?

Reading to Gothenburg bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Gothenburg?

Gothenburg is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 3:43 PM in Reading and 4:43 PM in Gothenburg.

Where does the Reading to Gothenburg train arrive?

Reading to Gothenburg train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Reading to Gothenburg - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Reading to Gothenburg by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane LHR - GOT
5h 21m
kr 1,098–3,597
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane STN - GOT
6h 1m
kr 782–3,773
Train via London
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eil
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Mölndal stationtrain Ic
21h 21m
kr 4,420–7,069
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hanover central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Gothenburgbus 173
33h 12m
kr 1,992–2,984
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Gothenburgcar
16h 36m
kr 4,993–6,651
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eil
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Molndal stationtrain Ic / ...
22h 1m
kr 4,609–7,125
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Hamburgbus
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain 344
5. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
24h 40m
kr 2,711–5,052
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Gothenburgcar
17h 45m
kr 3,821–6,115

Reading to Gothenburg by train and subway

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21h 21mAverage Duration

kr 4,420Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,141.2 km
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Gothenburg, Sweden?

You can take a train from Reading to Göteborg Centralstation via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Amsterdam Centraal, Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, and Mölndal station in around 21h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Gothenburg via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Hanover central bus station in around 33h 12m.

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