Gothenburg to Vienna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

681.1 miles 1096.2 km · straight line
1087.5 miles actual route 1750.1 km · driving distance
18h 21min estimated drive time
SEK 2048 - SEK 2520 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
163° SSE bearing direction

How far is Gothenburg from Vienna?

The distance from Gothenburg to Vienna is 681.1 miles (1096.2 km) as the crow flies. Vienna is located SSE of Gothenburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1087.5 miles, taking about 18h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Gothenburg is in Sweden, while Vienna 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. 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 Vienna. 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 Vienna

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 21min SEK 2048 - SEK 2520 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 1min $87–$163* Budget
Train ~23h 51min $131–$381* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gothenburg & Vienna

Quick Facts

Gothenburg
57.71°N, 11.97°E
Europe/Stockholm
12m elevation
Vienna
48.21°N, 16.37°E
Europe/Vienna
171m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 227 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM