Cardiff to Gothenburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

741 miles 1192.6 km · straight line
1202.2 miles actual route 1934.8 km · driving distance
20h 52min estimated drive time
£182 - £224 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Cardiff from Gothenburg?

The distance from Cardiff to Gothenburg is 741 miles (1192.6 km) as the crow flies. Gothenburg is located NE of Cardiff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1202.2 miles, taking about 20h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Gothenburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 52min £182 - £224 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 2min $96–$180* Budget
Train ~27h 8min $144–$421* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cardiff & Gothenburg

Quick Facts

Cardiff
51.48°N, 3.18°W
Europe/London
9m 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 247 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM