Copenhagen to Gothenburg by train

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Overview: trains from Copenhagen to Gothenburg

Find the key information for travelling by train from Copenhagen to Gothenburg, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:27 View journey
Last train 20:30 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 3hr 35m View journey
Distance (km) 228
Trains / day 37 View all
Cheapest journey €75.44 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 42m
Train operators 5

Travelling by train from Copenhagen to Gothenburg

Ready to travel from Copenhagen 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.

Cost of train tickets between Copenhagen and Gothenburg

The cheapest train tickets from Copenhagen to Gothenburg start at €75.44. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, €75. If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around €75.

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Copenhagen to Gothenburg is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 6 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Copenhagen to Gothenburg departure frequency and train timetable

With 37 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 2 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:27 and the last one is at 20:30. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:27, with the last one at 20:30.

Copenhagen to Gothenburg train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 228 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 3 hours and 35 minutes.

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

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

More information on train travel from Copenhagen to Gothenburg

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 Gothenburg city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Copenhagen to Gothenburg

Want to know more about your journey from Copenhagen to Gothenburg? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Copenhagen and Gothenburg spans 228 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.