Edinburgh to Gothenburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

584.5 miles 940.7 km · straight line
1447.7 miles actual route 2329.8 km · driving distance
25h 26min estimated drive time
£220 - £270 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Edinburgh from Gothenburg?

The distance from Edinburgh to Gothenburg is 584.5 miles (940.7 km) as the crow flies. Gothenburg is located ENE of Edinburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1447.7 miles, taking about 25h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Gothenburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 26min £220 - £270 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 31min $116–$217* Budget
Train ~33h 4min $174–$507* Comfort

Quick Facts

Edinburgh
55.95°N, 3.19°W
Europe/London
47m 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 195 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM