How to get to Gothenburg from Düsseldorf

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Compare train, coach and flight for Düsseldorf to Gothenburg

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £88 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £88, while a flight costs an average of £346.

Distance: 795 km

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£346

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£88

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£99

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£231

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4h 42m

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2h 42m

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13h 7m

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19h 36m

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19h 6m

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12h 27m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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Compare ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Gothenburg

Compare the available ways to get from Düsseldorf to Gothenburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Gothenburg is a train with an average price of £88.

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Gothenburg:

A train is £11 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Düsseldorf to Gothenburg costing on average £99.

A train is £259 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Gothenburg costing on average £346.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Gothenburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 42m.

Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 7m.

Coach takes on average 19h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Gothenburg including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 9h 45m sooner (2h 42m by flight vs 12h 27m by car). Tickets start at around £346 compared to roughly £231 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Düsseldorf to Gothenburg

How to get to Gothenburg from Düsseldorf by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Gothenburg is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
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Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
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Fastest

  • KLMKL1796 · KL1229
    1 change

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1020 · RJ 382 · Bus 6802 · R 1738
    4 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn26809 · ICE 616 · RJ 384 · R 1112
    6 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 202 · 11172 · IC 5762 · IC 866
    6 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    2 changes
  • KLMKL1804 · KL1239
    1 change
  • KLMKL1796 · KL1231
    1 change
  • KLMKL1796 · KL1233
    1 change

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Best day trips from Gothenburg by train

The most popular day trips by train from Gothenburg are Borås, Alingsås and Jönköping. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Gothenburg on Omio.

A view of Borås

Day trip from Gothenburg to Borås by train

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.

A view of Alingsås

Day trip from Gothenburg to Alingsås by train

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.

A view of Jönköping

Day trip from Gothenburg to Jönköping by train

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.

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FAQs: Düsseldorf to Gothenburg

Travel to Gothenburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Düsseldorf to Gothenburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Gothenburg including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Gothenburg is a train with an average price of £88.

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Gothenburg:

A train is £11 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Düsseldorf to Gothenburg costing on average £99.

A train is £259 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Gothenburg costing on average £346.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Gothenburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 42m.

Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 7m.

Coach takes on average 19h 36m.

The Düsseldorf to Gothenburg distance is approximately 795 km.
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Gothenburg is:
  • Around 42 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Gothenburg as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Gothenburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Göteborg-Landvetter Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Gothenburg Centralstation.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Gothenburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Gothenburg by coach.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SJ, Oresundstag to go to Gothenburg by train.
  • Travel with KLM, Sas Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Eurowings, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Swiss, Avion Express Malta, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, CitizenPlane, Brussels Airlines to go to Gothenburg by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Gothenburg:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Gothenburg often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Copenhagen, London, Oslo, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gothenburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Düsseldorf to Gothenburg, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Gothenburg, you can explore the stunning Gothenburg Archipelago, visit the unique Fish Market (Feskekôrka), and take a scenic boat tour along the Göta Canal. Enjoy a relaxing day at Saltholmen, or discover the Botanical Garden. Don't miss popular sights like Liseberg Amusement Park, Universeum, and the Gothenburg Museum of Art. Stroll through the charming Haga district or unwind in Slottsskogen Park.
For a well-rounded experience, spending 2 to 3 days in Gothenburg is ideal, allowing time to explore its cultural attractions, vibrant dining scene, and picturesque archipelago.
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