How to travel from Gothenburg to Luleå, Sweden

The distance between Gothenburg and Luleå is around 1,253km (779 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Gothenburg to Luleå by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LuleåGothenburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Ängelholm St. then fly from Helsingborg (AGH) to Lulea (LLA).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 3,065($290)
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Train

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation and then to Luleå Centralstation.

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Stockholm Cityterminalen and then to Luleå.

  • Duration17h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 310($29)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Luleå.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Distance1,253km (779 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gothenburg and Luleå

There are several options for getting from Gothenburg to Luleå by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 16h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 3,065 ($290).

The distance between Gothenburg and Luleå is around 1,253km (779 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,025km (637 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Gothenburg and Luleå by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gothenburg to Luleå is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx SEK 3,065 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Gothenburg and Luleå, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gothenburg and Luleå. It typically takes around 16h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gothenburg to Luleå. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stockholm Centralstation. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 40m.

MTRX, Swedish Railways, FlixTrain, Snälltåget, Vy Nattåg and Vy Norrtåg run train services between Gothenburg and Luleå. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gothenburg and Luleå. It typically takes around 17h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gothenburg to Luleå. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stockholm Cityterminalen. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 40m.

Bus4You, Vy Travel AB, FlixBus, Comati PSG, The Arctic Route and Tapanis Buss run regular bus services between Gothenburg and Luleå. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gothenburg to Luleå. We recommend that you take the train to Ängelholm St. then fly from Helsingborg (AGH) to Lulea (LLA). instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Luleå is Lulea Airport (LLA) (LLA) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Luleå. Skelleftea Airport (SFT) (SFT) and Umeå Airport (UME) (UME) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Gothenburg and Luleå. The distance is around 1,253km (779 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gothenburg to Luleå is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around SEK 3,065 ($290).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gothenburg and Luleå

Transport options from Gothenburg to Luleå
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 50m
SEK 3,065($290)
hourly1,392km (865 miles)
Train + 1 similar
16h 40m
once daily1,509km (938 miles)
Train via Umeå Centralstation17h 10m
SEK 1,010($95)
once daily1,347km (837 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
17h 40m
SEK 310($29)
once daily1,384km (860 miles)
Bus via Stockholm19hrs
SEK 1,140($105)
twice a week1,402km (871 miles)
Drive
14h 30m
SEK 1,895($180)
on demand1,253km (779 miles)

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Airports near Luleå

The following major airports near Luleå offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.

LLA
Lulea Airport (LLA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Luleå
SFT
Skelleftea Airport (SFT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Luleå
UME
Umeå Airport (UME)
International Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Luleå