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 - 3800 kr and takes 7h 31m.

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 51m and costs 1100 kr - 3400 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.

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, Frankfurt, Padborg St. and Köpenhamn H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 17m.

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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 19h 17m and costs 2800 kr - 6500 kr.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m 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 51m and costs 1100 kr - 3400 kr. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs 2800 kr - 6500 kr and takes 19h 17m, you could also bus, which costs 1400 kr - 2300 kr and takes 25h.

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?

There are 501+ hotels available in Gothenburg.

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 51m
kr 1,170–3,403
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 31m
kr 828–3,711
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Padborg sttrain 4
4. Take the train from Padborg St. to København Htrain Ece / ...
5. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
19h 17m
kr 2,827–6,309
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Hanover central bus stationbus FlixBus N24
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Gothenburgbus 173
25h
kr 1,482–2,283
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Molndal stationtrain Ic / ...
20h 39m
kr 1,498–3,612
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Hamburg-Altonatrain Ice
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to København Htrain Rj
3. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
19h 23m
kr 4,387–6,081
Drive 1,620.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Gothenburgcar 1,620.5 km
15h 12m
kr 3,241–4,682
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
18h 36m
kr 2,744–3,753

Zurich to Gothenburg by train

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19h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,201.1 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

Swiss, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Göteborg Centralstation via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Padborg st, Padborg St., København H, and Köpenhamn H in around 19h 17m.

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