Gothenburg to Copenhagen by train

Taking the train from Gothenburg to Copenhagen

So you’re considering going from Gothenburg to Copenhagen by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost for travel between Gothenburg and Copenhagen

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$122.48, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Departure frequency and timetable from Gothenburg to Copenhagen

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Gothenburg to Copenhagen:

• 04:40 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

• 19:55 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

• 06:40 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

• 19:55 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

• A train departs every 40 minutes from Gothenburg toward Copenhagen.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 28 trains serving this route each day.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Gothenburg to Copenhagen?

On this route spanning 228 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 3 hours and 30 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Gothenburg and Copenhagen?

You can secure tickets for travel between Gothenburg and Copenhagen up to 6 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

More information on train travel from Gothenburg to Copenhagen

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Copenhagen city guide to get you started.