Bristol, United Kingdom to Gothenburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

723.3 miles 1164.1 km · straight line
1170.2 miles actual route 1883.2 km · driving distance
20h 11min estimated drive time
£177 - £218 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
48° NE bearing direction

How far is Bristol, United Kingdom from Gothenburg?

The distance from Bristol, United Kingdom to Gothenburg is 723.3 miles (1164.1 km) as the crow flies. Gothenburg is located NE of Bristol, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1170.2 miles, taking about 20h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Bristol, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Gothenburg is in Sweden.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bristol, United Kingdom and Gothenburg. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bristol, United Kingdom to Gothenburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 11min £177 - £218 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 13min $94–$176* Budget
Train ~26h 14min $140–$410* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, United Kingdom & Gothenburg

Quick Facts

Bristol, United Kingdom
51.45°N, 2.59°W
Europe/London
11m elevation
Gothenburg
57.71°N, 11.97°E
Europe/Stockholm
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 241 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM