Gothenburg to Warsaw: Road Trip Guide & Distance

520.5 miles 837.7 km · straight line
1004.7 miles actual route 1616.9 km · driving distance
16h 29min estimated drive time
SEK 1892 - SEK 2328 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
133° SE bearing direction

How far is Gothenburg from Warsaw?

The distance from Gothenburg to Warsaw is 520.5 miles (837.7 km) as the crow flies. Warsaw is located SE of Gothenburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1004.7 miles, taking about 16h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Gothenburg is in Sweden, while Warsaw 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 Warsaw. 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 Warsaw

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 29min SEK 1892 - SEK 2328 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 47min $80–$151* Budget
Train ~21h 26min $121–$352* Comfort

Quick Facts

Gothenburg
57.71°N, 11.97°E
Europe/Stockholm
12m elevation
Warsaw
52.23°N, 21.01°E
Europe/Warsaw
100m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 174 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM