How to travel from Lund to Gothenburg, Sweden

The distance between Lund and Gothenburg is around 263km (164 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lund 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.

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

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Train

Take the train to Göteborg C.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    SEK 480($45)
Operated byÖresundståg+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 245($23)
Operated by

Bus4You

+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Gothenburg.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance263km (164 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lund and Gothenburg

There are several options for getting from Lund to Gothenburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 245 ($23) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 405 ($38).

The distance between Lund and Gothenburg is around 263km (164 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 235km (146 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Lund and Gothenburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lund to Gothenburg is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx SEK 405 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Lund and Gothenburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 245 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lund and Gothenburg. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lund and Gothenburg with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 2h 55m.

Öresundståg run train services between Lund and Gothenburg. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Lund and Gothenburg. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lund and Gothenburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3h 20m.

Bus4You and Nettbuss Express run regular bus services between Lund and Gothenburg. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lund to Gothenburg. We recommend that you take the train to Göteborg C. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Lund and Gothenburg. The distance is around 263km (164 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lund to Gothenburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around SEK 480 ($45).

How do I get from Lund to Gothenburg

Compare travel optionsbetween Lund and Gothenburg

Transport options from Lund to Gothenburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
SEK 480($45)
every 30 mins283km (176 miles)
Bus
3h 20m
SEK 245($23)
twice daily270km (168 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
SEK 405($38)
on demand263km (164 miles)

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Airports near Gothenburg

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

GOT
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Gothenburg
AGH
Angelholm Helsingborg Airport (AGH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Gothenburg
LPI
Linkoping City Airport (LPI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
231km (143 miles) from Gothenburg