Driving from Paris to Gothenburg
Gothenburg lies 1,171 km (728 mi) north-east of Paris, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 17 h 52 min without stops, over roughly 1,429 km (888 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Paris | Gothenburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Sweden |
| Population | 2.1 million | 608,462 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) |
What changes when you arrive in Gothenburg
Crossing from France into Sweden: money changes from the Euro to the Krona (SEK); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +46; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book car hire from Paris 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 Paris?
1,171 km (728 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Paris; by road roughly 1,429 km (888 mi).
How long does it take to get from Paris to Gothenburg by car?
About 17 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paris and Gothenburg?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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.