Gothenburg to Krakow: Road Trip Guide & Distance

619 miles 996.2 km · straight line
1038.5 miles actual route 1671.3 km · driving distance
17h 15min estimated drive time
SEK 1955 - SEK 2407 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
145° SE bearing direction

How far is Gothenburg from Krakow?

The distance from Gothenburg to Krakow is 619 miles (996.2 km) as the crow flies. Krakow is located SE of Gothenburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1038.5 miles, taking about 17h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Gothenburg is in Sweden, while Krakow is in Poland.

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 Gothenburg and Krakow. 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 Gothenburg to Krakow

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 15min SEK 1955 - SEK 2407 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 42min $83–$156* Budget
Train ~22h 26min $125–$363* Comfort

Quick Facts

Gothenburg
57.71°N, 11.97°E
Europe/Stockholm
12m elevation
Krakow
50.06°N, 19.95°E
Europe/Warsaw
219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 206 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM