Travelling by train from Zurich to Gothenburg

Ready to travel from Zurich to Gothenburg by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Zurich and Gothenburg

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$133.59, 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.

Train times for travel between Zurich and Gothenburg

If you are taking the train from Zurich to Gothenburg, you will have 14 trains each day (with a departure every 1 hour and 35 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 00:08. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:39. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:08, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:39.

How long is the train journey from Zurich to Gothenburg?

This journey covers a total of 1,173 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 18 hours and 6 minutes.

How far in advance Zurich and Gothenburg tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Zurich and Gothenburg are available 6 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn more about train travel from Zurich to Gothenburg

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Zurich and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Gothenburg city guide.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Zurich to Gothenburg by train?

The train journey between Zurich and Gothenburg covers 1,173 kilometres.

How much does it cost to go from Zurich to Gothenburg by train?

The cheapest fare for this route is AU$133.59. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Zurich to Gothenburg?

Tickets for this journey become available 6 months ahead of the travel date.

How long does the train take from Zurich to Gothenburg?

The fastest journey by train is 18 hours and 6 minutes.