The distance between Luleå and Gothenburg is around 1,254km (779 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 14h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Luleå to Gothenburg by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Umeå Centralstation and then to Göteborg Centralstation.
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Take the bus to Stockholm and then to Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminalen.
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There are several options for getting from Luleå to Gothenburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 19hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 14h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 1,895 ($180).
The distance between Luleå and Gothenburg is around 1,254km (779 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,025km (637 miles)
It takes around 16h 45m to get from Luleå and Gothenburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Luleå to Gothenburg is to drive which takes around 14h 30m and will set you back approx SEK 1,895 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Luleå and Gothenburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Luleå and Gothenburg. It typically takes around 16h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Luleå to Gothenburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Umeå Centralstation. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 45m.
Vy Nattåg, Vy Norrtåg and Swedish Railways run train services between Luleå and Gothenburg. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Luleå and Gothenburg. It typically takes around 19hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Luleå to Gothenburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stockholm. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19hrs.
The Arctic Route, Vy Travel AB, Bus4You, FlixBus, Nettbuss Express, Comati PSG and Tapanis Buss run regular bus services between Luleå and Gothenburg. Buses run once daily and take around 19hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luleå to Gothenburg. We recommend that you take the train to Umeå Centralstation and then to Göteborg Centralstation. instead which will take 16h 45m.
The closest major airport to Gothenburg is Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Gothenburg. Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH) (AGH) and Linkoping City Airport (LPI) (LPI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Luleå and Gothenburg. The distance is around 1,254km (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 Luleå to Gothenburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 16h 45m and will usually cost around SEK 960 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 16h 45m | SEK 960($90) | once daily | 1,307km (812 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 19hrs | once daily | 1,383km (859 miles) | |
Bus via Stockholm | 20hrs | SEK 1,140($105) | twice a week | 1,412km (877 miles) |
Drive | 14h 30m | SEK 1,895($180) | on demand | 1,254km (779 miles) |
The Arctic Route
Vy Travel AB
Bus4You
Nettbuss Express
Vy Nattåg
Vy Norrtåg
The following major airports near Gothenburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.