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Compare train, coach and flight for Budapest to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £132 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £132, while a flight costs an average of £404.
Distance: 1230 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£216 Average Price | £404 Average Price | £132 Average Price Cheapest | £372 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 51m Average total duration 22h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 28h 41m Average total duration 28h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.7 - 7.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Budapest to Gothenburg
Compare the available ways to get from Budapest to Gothenburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Gothenburg:
A coach is £84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Gothenburg costing on average £216.
A coach is £272 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Gothenburg costing on average £404.
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 22h 51m.
Coach takes on average 28h 41m.
Tickets start at around £216 compared to roughly £372 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £156. The journey takes 22h 21m versus 19h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Budapest to Gothenburg
How to get to Gothenburg from Budapest by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to Gothenburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
R 4644 · RJX 66 · ICE 1080 · 1115613:40 28h25 Budapest-Deli 18:05 Gothenburg Centralstation £186 1 One-way 6 changes
Cheapest
R 4644 · RJX 66 · ICE 1080 · 1115613:40 28h25 Budapest-Deli 18:05 Gothenburg Centralstation £186 1 One-way 6 changes
Fastest
LH1683 · LH24287:50 3h50 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 11:40 Göteborg-Landvetter Airport £360 1 One-way 1 change
Other options
R 4644 · RJX 66 · ICE 1080 · 1115613:40 28h25 Budapest-Deli 18:05 Gothenburg Centralstation £186 1 One-way 6 changes
RJX 66 · ICE 1080 · 11156 · IC 575413:30 28h35 Budapest Keleti 18:05 Gothenburg Centralstation £186 1 One-way 5 changes
LH1339 · LH82018:35 5h20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 23:55 Göteborg-Landvetter Airport £222 1 One-way 1 change
LH1337 · LH82014:25 9h30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 23:55 Göteborg-Landvetter Airport £222 1 One-way 1 change
LH1335 · LH82011:40 12h15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 23:55 Göteborg-Landvetter Airport £222 1 One-way 1 change
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Best day trips from Gothenburg by ferry
The most popular day trips by ferry from Gothenburg are Brännö, Borås, Alingsås, Jönköping and Hono. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Gothenburg on Omio.


Day trip from Gothenburg to Borås by ferry
Why visit Borås for the day?
Borås in western Sweden is known for its textile heritage and large-scale street art. It feels practical and creative, with a compact centre, green spaces and a strong design identity.

Day trip from Gothenburg to Alingsås by ferry
Why visit Alingsås for the day?
Alingsås is known for its café culture, wooden town centre and lakeside setting in western Sweden. With 18th-century streets and a relaxed pace, it feels historic, local and closely tied to the Swedish tradition of fika.

Day trip from Gothenburg to Jönköping by ferry
Why visit Jönköping for the day?
Jönköping sits at the southern end of Lake Vättern, with a relaxed city centre and a strong outdoor feel. It is best known for its match industry history and Elmia’s major trade fairs, which give the city both industrial roots and a modern business profile.

Day trip from Gothenburg to Hono by ferry
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Gothenburg:
A coach is £84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Gothenburg costing on average £216.
A coach is £272 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Gothenburg costing on average £404.
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 22h 51m.
Coach takes on average 28h 41m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 22 coaches per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Gothenburg as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Göteborg-Landvetter Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Gothenburg Centralstation.
- Coaches mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen.
- Travel with FlixBus, Comati PSG, Infobus to go to Gothenburg by coach.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Gothenburg by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, KLM, Sas Airways, Air France, Lot Polish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Qatar Airways, Air Baltic, Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti to go to Gothenburg by flight.
- 0 direct coaches per day with Comati PSG, Infobus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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