Flying from South Korea: There are no direct flights from South Korea to Sweden, nor to Copenhagen or Oslo. A connection flight is thus required. Flying from Korea to Gothenburg/Landvetter (GOT) with a connecting flight takes approximately 15-20 hours from start to landing, including the layover. A direct flight to Europe takes approximately 10-11 hours, while the return flight takes around 12-13 hours; flight time has increased for most European airlines since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine as they no longer use Russian airspace. Common connections getting you to Gothenburg with only one layover are Amsterdam (KLM), Frankfurt/Munich (Lufthansa), Helsinki (Finnair), Istanbul (Turkish Airlines), Paris (Air France) and Warsaw (LOT).

Most connections to Stockholm go through either Helsinki (Finnair) or Istanbul (Turkish Airlines), and occasionally Beijing (Air China). Connecting through Beijing will be the fastest option (fastest 14 hours from Stockholm to Incheon and 12 hours vice versa) as Air China, unlike most European carriers, still operates in Russian airspace and thus has a shorter flight route.

Flying to Copenhagen or Oslo can provide alternatives at a good price (Qatar Airways, Lufthansa). Note that Gothenburg is a 45 minutes trip by air and 3-4 hour trip by train from Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo (see below for more info).

Cost. It is possible to find round-trip tickets for 1,165,000 KRW and sometimes less, but it is not uncommon to pay up to 1,500,000 KRW.

From the U.S. There are no direct flights from New York to Gothenburg. Multiple carriers fly directly from New York to Stockholm however, as well as to Copenhagen and Oslo. European carriers provide good connection options through London (British Airways), Paris (Air France), Amsterdam (KLM), Frankfurt (Lufthansa) etc. Delta Airlines have some options. There are direct flights to Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen. Norwegian Air, and sometimes SAS, sometimes offer tickets at a good value.

From Canada. There are no direct flights from Toronto to Gothenburg. Air Canada and Lufthansa have connections through Munich/Frankfurt and Brussels, and SAS flies directly to Copenhagen.

From Mexico. There are no direct flights from Mexico City to Gothenburg. Currently, Amsterdam seems to be the main connection point for flights with KLM/Iberia.

Flying from Europe: Gothenburg has direct flights from major European cities such as Amsterdam, Brussels, Frankfurt, Istanbul, London, Munich, Paris etc. Hence it is easily accessible for those traveling from Europe.

 Gothenburg is approximately 3-5 hours by train/bus from Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo. Depending on the availability of connection to Gothenburg from your departure point, a direct flight to one of the capitals and – continuing by ground transportation – could be the best option. Here is some general information.

By train – Please note that should you decide to fly to one of these cities and go on to Gothenburg by train, the train tickets should be booked well in advance as the ticket price especially on the Stockholm/Gothenburg route fluctuates and can be quite pricey if bought too late. 

• The Stockholm-Gothenburg route is operated by the public railway company SJ, as well as private operator VR (previously MTRX).
• On the Copenhagen-Gothenburg route, in addition to SJ’s high-speed train, regional operator Öresundstågen (not a high-speed train) is a slower option, taking nearly 5 hours.
• From Oslo, operator Vy runs trains taking it under 4 hours.

By bus – Although slower, buses are often more affordable than trains. Flixbus and Vy are reliable bus companies.

• Bus from Stockholm to Gothenburg takes between 6-8 hours due to stops in other cities.
• From Oslo to Gothenburg, a bus is more viable than a train (and quite affordable, and takes under 4 hours.
• Bus may also be a more affordable, albeit slower, option from Copenhagen to Gothenburg.

By car – Depending on how you plan your stay, you can also rent a car. The driving time from Stockholm to Gothenburg is approximately 5 hours; 3,5-4 hours  from Oslo; and 3-4 hours from Copenhagen.