London to Gothenburg by train
Gothenburg lies 1,037 km (645 mi) north-east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 56 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom and Sweden rail, over roughly 1,265 km (786 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| London | Gothenburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Sweden |
| Population | 9 million | 608,462 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Stations on record | City Thameslink railway station, New Cross Gate railway station, Gospel Oak railway station | none listed |
Clocks in Gothenburg are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 9 h 56 min journey lands 10 h 56 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gothenburg
Crossing from United Kingdom into Sweden: money changes from the Pound to the Krona (SEK); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +46; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book trains from London to Gothenburg
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Staying in Gothenburg
Our booking partner lists 279 places to stay in Gothenburg. Of the 150 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (58), and 5 are five-star. Across 104 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 335,157 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Gothenburg from London?
1,037 km (645 mi) in a straight line, north-east of London; by road roughly 1,265 km (786 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Gothenburg by train?
About 9 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Gothenburg?
Gothenburg is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Stockholm against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Gothenburg?
The Krona (SEK).
Where can I stay in Gothenburg?
Our booking partner lists 279 places to stay in Gothenburg, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.