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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Gothenburg is to train and fly which costs 800 kr - 3700 kr and takes 7h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Gothenburg is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs 1100 kr - 3100 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Gothenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Gothenburg. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Gothenburg via Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Gothenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Gothenburg station. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Göteborg Centralstation via Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf and Mölndal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 56m.

How far is it from Zurich to Gothenburg?

The distance between Zurich and Gothenburg is 1201 km. The road distance is 1620.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Gothenburg without a car is to train via Kassel which takes 18h 56m and costs 2600 kr - 6000 kr.

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

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Gothenburg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Gothenburg train from?

Zurich to Gothenburg train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Gothenburg?

The best way to get from Zurich to Gothenburg is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs 1100 kr - 3100 kr. Alternatively, you can train via Kassel, which costs 2600 kr - 6000 kr and takes 18h 56m, you could also bus, which costs 1500 kr - 2400 kr and takes 25h 55m.

Where does the Zurich to Gothenburg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Gothenburg train arrive?

Zurich to Gothenburg train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Gothenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Gothenburg is 1620 km. It takes approximately 15h 12m to drive from Zurich to Gothenburg.

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

Book your Zurich to Gothenburg train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Gothenburg?

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Zurich to Gothenburg - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Gothenburg by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly from Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane ZRH - GOT
4h 57m
kr 1,169–3,008
Train to Basel, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane BSL - GOT
7h 37m
kr 827–3,693
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Mölndal St.train 083 / ...
18h 56m
kr 2,607–5,862
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Hanover central bus stationbus FlixBus N33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Gothenburgbus 173
25h 55m
kr 1,534–2,347
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Mölndal St.train 083 / ...
20h 39m
kr 1,544–3,591
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Hamburg-Altonatrain Ice
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Mölndal stationtrain Ic
19h 41m
kr 4,313–7,233
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcar
2. Take the cartrain from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Gothenburgcar
19h 41m
kr 2,878–4,001
Drive 1,620.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Gothenburgcar 1,620.5 km
15h 12m
kr 3,682–5,318

Zurich to Gothenburg by train

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Distance: 1,201.1 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Gothenburg, Sweden?

Swiss, Scandinavian Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Göteborg Centralstation via Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf, and Mölndal station in around 18h 56m.

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