The cheapest and fastest trains from Copenhagen to Gothenburg
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 21 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
229 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Gothenburg will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $56.
Of the 24 trains that leave Copenhagen for Gothenburg every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 229 km distance in an average of 3 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1114 Öresundstågen+
494 SJ 3000
1114 Öresundstågen
1042 Öresundstågen
1130 Öresundstågen
1090 Öresundstågen
1098 Öresundstågen+
450 SJ 3000
1114 Öresundstågen+
494 SJ 3000
1050 Öresundstågen+
390 Vy
1082 Öresundstågen+
490 SJ 3000
1050 Öresundstågen+
390 VyTravel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Copenhagen to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $222.
Distance: 229 km
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$59 Average Price | $36 Average Price Cheapest | $359 Average Price |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Copenhagen to Gothenburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Gothenburg trains for today, Saturday, 27 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1010 Öresundstågen | 4:29 am Copenhagen Central Station | 3h36 | 8:05 am Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1010 Öresundstågen+ 25 Västtrafik | 4:29 am Copenhagen Central Station | 4h06 | 8:35 am Gothenburg | 1 change | |
1018 Öresundstågen | 5:29 am Copenhagen Central Station | 3h36 | 9:05 am Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1018 Öresundstågen+ 430 X 2000 | 5:29 am Copenhagen Central Station | 3h21 | 8:50 am Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
1026 Öresundstågen | 6:30 am Copenhagen Central Station | 3h35 | 10:05 am Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1034 Öresundstågen+ 484 SJ 3000 | 7:30 am Copenhagen Central Station | 3h30 | 11:00 am Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
1034 Öresundstågen | 7:30 am Copenhagen Central Station | 3h35 | 11:05 am Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1042 Öresundstågen | 8:29 am Copenhagen Central Station | 3h36 | 12:05 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1050 Öresundstågen+ 390 Vy | 9:29 am Copenhagen Central Station | 3h21 | 12:50 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
1050 Öresundstågen+ 390 Vy | 9:29 am Copenhagen Central Station | 3h21 | 12:50 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
1050 Öresundstågen | 9:29 am Copenhagen Central Station | 3h36 | 1:05 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1054 Öresundstågen+ 486 SJ 3000 | 9:59 am Copenhagen Central Station | 3h21 | 1:20 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
1058 Öresundstågen | 10:29 am Copenhagen Central Station | 3h36 | 2:05 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1066 Öresundstågen | 11:29 am Copenhagen Central Station | 3h36 | 3:05 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1066 Öresundstågen+ 488 SJ 3000 | 11:29 am Copenhagen Central Station | 3h21 | 2:50 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
1074 Öresundstågen | 12:29 pm Copenhagen Central Station | 3h36 | 4:05 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1082 Öresundstågen+ 490 SJ 3000 | 1:29 pm Copenhagen Central Station | 3h21 | 4:50 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
1082 Öresundstågen | 1:29 pm Copenhagen Central Station | 3h36 | 5:05 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1090 Öresundstågen | 2:29 pm Copenhagen Central Station | 3h36 | 6:05 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1098 Öresundstågen+ 492 SJ 3000 | 3:30 pm Copenhagen Central Station | 3h20 | 6:50 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 change | |
1098 Öresundstågen | 3:30 pm Copenhagen Central Station | 3h35 | 7:05 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1106 Öresundstågen | 4:29 pm Copenhagen Central Station | 3h36 | 8:05 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1114 Öresundstågen | 5:29 pm Copenhagen Central Station | 3h36 | 9:05 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1122 Öresundstågen | 6:29 pm Copenhagen Central Station | 3h36 | 10:05 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1130 Öresundstågen | 7:30 pm Copenhagen Central Station | 3h35 | 11:05 pm Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1138 Öresundstågen | 8:30 pm Copenhagen Central Station | 3h35 | 12:05 am Gothenburg Centralstation | 0 changesdirect | |
1138 Öresundstågen+ 61 Västtrafik | 8:30 pm Copenhagen Central Station | 4h04 | 12:34 am Gothenburg | 1 change | |
1138 Öresundstågen+ 25 Västtrafik | 8:30 pm Copenhagen Central Station | 4h05 | 12:35 am Gothenburg | 1 change | |
1138 Öresundstågen+ 25 Västtrafik | 8:30 pm Copenhagen Central Station | 4h05 | 12:35 am Gothenburg | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Copenhagen to Gothenburg
Trains from Copenhagen to Gothenburg run on average 30 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 but you can travel from only $20 by coach.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 229 km distance in 3h 31m.
Distance 229 km |
Average train duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 3h 31m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Oresundstag, SJ, Snälltåget, Västtrafik, vy from Copenhagen to Gothenburg trainsOresundstag, SJ, Snälltåget, Västtrafik, vy trains will get you between Copenhagen and Gothenburg from $20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Copenhagen to Gothenburg train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen to Gothenburg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gothenburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Copenhagen Central Station, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Gothenburg Centralstation, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Copenhagen and Gothenburg
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 4 rue de Compiègne as well as at 112 rue Maubeuge.
- Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder
- Tivoli Food Hall
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- DKK 5
- Hotel Astoria
- Copenhagen Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Ansgar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-13 for trains to Sweden, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M3, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-train: Lines A, B, C, E, H
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 4 rue de Compiègne as well as at 112 rue Maubeuge.
- Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder
- Tivoli Food Hall
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- DKK 5
- Hotel Skt. Petri
- Ibsens Hotel
- Hotel Kong Arthur
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 2,500 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to Sweden, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M1, Line M2
- S-train: Lines A, B, C, E, H
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours.
- Restaurant Rasoi - Indian Cuisine
- Brasserie Storm
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- DKK 5
- AC Hotel by Marriott Bella Sky Copenhagen
- Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers
- Cabinn Metro Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M1
- Train: Regional trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
- Burger King
- Espresso House
- Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill
- Franks gatukök
- Fruit & Berry
- Happy M Kitchen
- Le Croissant
- Lilla London
- Metropolitan
- Mr. Shou
- & many more
- All entrances to the station are accessible. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee. Personalized special assistance can be requested.
- Hotel Royal
- Hotel Pigalle
- ProfilHotels | Opera
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- Opposite the taxi station.
- Tram lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13
- Bus lines: 60327, 61327, Flygbussarna
- Train lines: 029, FLX, MTRX, SJ Regionaltåg, SJ SJ3000, SJ X2000, Tågab, Västtågen, Öresundståg
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