Gothenburg to Salzburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

685.4 miles 1103.1 km · straight line
822.5 miles estimated 1323.7 km · driving distance
16h 33min estimated drive time
SEK 1549 - SEK 1906 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
176° S bearing direction

How far is Gothenburg from Salzburg?

The distance from Gothenburg to Salzburg is 685.4 miles (1103.1 km) as the crow flies. Salzburg is located S of Gothenburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 822.5 miles, taking about 16h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Gothenburg is in Sweden, while Salzburg is in Austria.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Salzburg. 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 Gothenburg to Salzburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 33min SEK 1549 - SEK 1906 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 52min $66–$123* Budget
Train ~21h 31min $99–$288* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gothenburg & Salzburg

Quick Facts

Gothenburg
57.71°N, 11.97°E
Europe/Stockholm
12m elevation
Salzburg
47.81°N, 13.05°E
Europe/Vienna
424m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 228 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients