Geneva, Switzerland to Gothenburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

832 miles 1339 km · straight line
998.4 miles estimated 1606.8 km · driving distance
20h 5min estimated drive time
CHF 193 - CHF 238 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
15° NNE bearing direction

How far is Geneva, Switzerland from Gothenburg?

The distance from Geneva, Switzerland to Gothenburg is 832 miles (1339 km) as the crow flies. Gothenburg is located NNE of Geneva, Switzerland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 998.4 miles, taking about 20h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Geneva, Switzerland is in Switzerland, 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 Geneva, Switzerland and Gothenburg. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Geneva, Switzerland to Gothenburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 5min CHF 193 - CHF 238 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 6min $80–$150* Budget
Train ~26h 7min $120–$349* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Geneva, Switzerland & Gothenburg

Quick Facts

Geneva, Switzerland
46.20°N, 6.14°E
Europe/Zurich
375m 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 277 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients