How to travel from Oskarshamn to Gothenburg, Sweden

The distance between Oskarshamn and Gothenburg is around 317km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Oskarshamn to Gothenburg by bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Kalmar Centralstation then fly from Kalmar (KLR) to Gothenburg (GOT).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,235($210)
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Bus

Take the bus to Västervik station and then to Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 265($25)
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Drive

Drive to Gothenburg.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance317km (197 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oskarshamn and Gothenburg

There are several options for getting from Oskarshamn to Gothenburg by bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 265 ($25) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 480 ($45).

The distance between Oskarshamn and Gothenburg is around 317km (197 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 272km (169 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Oskarshamn and Gothenburg by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oskarshamn to Gothenburg is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx SEK 480 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Oskarshamn and Gothenburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 265 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Oskarshamn and Gothenburg. We recommend that you drive to Gothenburg. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oskarshamn and Gothenburg. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oskarshamn to Gothenburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Västervik station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Kalmar länstrafik and Söne Buss run regular bus services between Oskarshamn and Gothenburg. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oskarshamn to Gothenburg. We recommend that you take the bus to Kalmar Centralstation then fly from Kalmar (KLR) to Gothenburg (GOT). instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Oskarshamn and Gothenburg. The distance is around 317km (197 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oskarshamn to Gothenburg is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around SEK 265 ($25).

How do I get from Oskarshamn to Gothenburg

Compare travel optionsbetween Oskarshamn and Gothenburg

Transport options from Oskarshamn to Gothenburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4hrs
SEK 2,235($210)
every 30 mins809km (503 miles)
Ferry and Plane4h 40m
SEK 3,130($295)
once daily511km (317 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
SEK 265($25)
3 times a week400km (249 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
SEK 480($45)
on demand317km (197 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