Gothenburg to Copenhagen train with Oresundstag

Trains from Gothenburg to Copenhagen

The train journey from Gothenburg to Copenhagen goes past scenic countryside, through the Oresund Tunnel and over the Oresund Bridge. There is a mixture of both direct services and routes that require one connection. Journey times vary from 3.5 hours to four hours 45 minutes. Beginning in the early morning, there are departures throughout the day until early evening, though there is a slight variation to the timetable on Saturdays and Sundays.

Gothenburg to Copenhagen Train Time: Daily Departures

There are up to two dozen trains from Gothenburg to Copenhagen every day of the week, although there are some changes to the timetable on Saturdays and Sundays. Services start running in the early morning and continue until early evening, with up to two departures each hour.

How long is the journey by train from Gothenburg to Copenhagen?

Some train journeys from Gothenburg to Copenhagen involve one connection while other routes are direct. The connection is made at Malmo Central station. The overall journey time of the service is between three and a half and four and three-quarter hours.

What is/are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Gothenburg to Copenhagen?

Departure train station: Gothenburg Centralstation. This is the oldest station still in operation in Sweden and it is housed in a building of historic interest. The station is a few minutes on foot from Gothenburg's main tourist attractions, as well as being part of the city's efficient transport network of trams and local buses. The station has a good range of facilities, including taxi ranks, car and bicycle parking, a ticket office, automatic ticket machines, left luggage storage, waiting areas, toilets, banking services, a range of shops including a pharmacy, and places to eat and drink. There is step-free access, accessible toilets available, and you can pre-book further assistance if needed. 

Arrival train station: Copenhagen Central Station (Hbf). Located right in the heart of the city, it is a short walk of some major tourist attractions. The station is part of an extensive city transport network of suburban and metro trains as well as local buses. Among the station's extensive facilities there is car and bicycle parking, a taxi rank, a ticket office and automatic ticket machines, left luggage storage, toilets, showers, shops, bars and cafés. Adapted toilets are available and all areas of the station are easily accessible to passengers in wheelchairs or with limited mobility. Further assistance at the station can be requested if needed.

Which train providers travel from Gothenburg to Copenhagen?

Trains from Gothenburg to Copenhagen are operated by two providers: SJ and Oresundstag. SJ is a Swedish-owned network while Oresundstag is jointly owned and operated by Denmark and Sweden.

Oresundstag Gothenburg to Copenhagen

Apart from the last departure of the day, all Oresundstag trains from Gothenburg to Copenhagen are direct and have journey times of between 3 hours 45 minutes and 4 hours 45 minutes. From Monday to Saturday there up to two departures an hour, with services starting early morning and continuing until early evening. The last departure arrives in the early hours of the following morning. The service is slightly reduced on Saturdays and Sundays. Where a connection is required, it is made at Malmo Central station.

SJ Gothenburg to Copenhagen

High-speed SJ trains make the journey from Gothenburg to Copenhagen in approximately 3.5 hours. The timetable is different on Saturdays and Sundays but in the week there are up to eight departures spread throughout the day from early morning until early evening. The connection is made at Malmo Central station.

Gothenburg to Copenhagen: Services on Board

Both providers offer First and Second Class tickets and seat reservations can be made. Trains are fast, modern and comfortable with onboard facilities which include heating or air-conditioning, luggage space, power outlets, and toilets. WiFi is available on some departures. Both providers allow the carriage of foldable bicycles, for which there may be a charge. Catering is provided through at-seat service or self-service in an onboard bistro. All carriages are fully adapted for wheelchair use, and service animals can be taken on board. SJ routes have dedicated carriages for pets and service animals.

How to find cheap train tickets from Gothenburg to Copenhagen?

For the best prices on the train from Gothenburg to Copenhagen, it is always best to book online in advance. As ticket prices vary throughout the day and week, savings can also be made if passengers are flexible about their travel dates and times.