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Gothenburg airport to the city: which way?
For most arrivals the Flygbussarna airport coach is the right call: SEK 129, every 15-20 minutes and about 40 minutes to Nils Ericson Terminal via Korsvägen. The FlixBus shuttle runs the same corridor for less on fewer departures, and the SEK 76 Västtrafik combo rewards anyone already holding a city pass. Taxis and pre-booked transfers make sense for groups or the middle of the night at SEK 540 and up.
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The Gothenburg story
Sweden's second city is easier to like than the capital: friendlier, cheaper, and built around eating well. The strengths are seafood from the fish market to shrimp platters at gentler prices, the wooden-house quarter of Haga with cinnamon buns the size of your head, the canals, and public ferries out to a southern archipelago of granite islands and fishing huts. Liseberg, the vintage amusement park, is a genuine local institution rather than a tourist trap.
The verdict in 30 seconds
Our pick: Flygbussarna airport coach (runner-up: FlixBus airport shuttle)
For most arrivals the Flygbussarna airport coach is the right call: SEK 129, every 15-20 minutes and about 40 minutes to Nils Ericson Terminal via Korsvägen. The FlixBus shuttle runs the same corridor for less on fewer departures, and the SEK 76 Västtrafik combo rewards anyone already holding a city pass. Taxis and pre-booked transfers make sense for groups or the middle of the night at SEK 540 and up.
Go if
- You want the simplest arrival: one SEK 129 ticket, a wifi-equipped seat and a 40-minute ride ending under the same roof as the main train station.
- You are heading to Liseberg, Universeum or the Avenue side of town, which the Korsvägen, Berzeliigatan and Kungsportsplatsen stops put you closest to.
- You need the dedicated 03:00 or 03:50 night departures toward the airport.
- You are counting kronor: the FlixBus shuttle and the SEK 76 Västtrafik combo both undercut the main coach.
Skip if
- You are three or four traveling together at a quiet hour, when a fixed SEK 540-560 taxi door to door beats four coach tickets.
- Your hotel sits in Hisingen or Lindholmen: the second airport coach line covering that side was discontinued on 31 May 2026, so plan on a city transfer instead.
- You need genuine door-to-door service at a specific address and cannot manage the terminal walk plus a tram at the far end.
The options
Flygbussarna airport coach Go
Almost everyone: solo travelers, couples and anyone landing at a normal hour who wants the least thinking at SEK 129.
Good
- About 40 minutes from the terminal door to Nils Ericson Terminal, stopping at Korsvägen, Berzeliigatan and Kungsportsplatsen on the way.
- Every 15-20 minutes from roughly 04:30 to midnight plus dedicated night runs, and Vy is adding more Göteborg C departures after axing the Lindholmen line in May 2026.
- Booking online is cheaper than on board, each extra traveler on the booking rides from SEK 99, and several reports say the ticket covers an onward Västtrafik connection in the city.
- Free wifi, luggage racks and card-only onboard payment on the corridor locals actually use.
Watch out
- SEK 129 is several times the SEK 76 Västtrafik combo and still above the cheapest FlixBus fare.
- A full coach at busy times means waiting for the next one; one logged report queued behind a passport-control surge.
- It ends at a terminal, so most hotels still need a tram, bus or walk at the far end.
Flygbussarna Landvetter route, stops and ticketsAirport bus operator overview
FlixBus airport shuttle Go
You can book ahead, your flight lines up with one of the few daily departures and saving SEK 40-60 matters.
Good
- Cheapest direct seat into the center at roughly SEK 75-99 booked in advance.
- Runs the same corridor as the main coach, so Korsvägen, Berzeliigatan, Kungsportsplatsen and Nils Ericson are all covered.
- App tickets are easy to move if plans change.
Watch out
- Only a few departures a day against the coach's 15-20 minute rhythm, and gaps grow outside peak windows.
- No buying from the driver: the seat must be booked in advance.
- Logged reports note less luggage space than the dedicated coach.
Västtrafik buses via Landvetter resecentrum It depends
You already carry a Västtrafik pass, making the trip free, or you are a budget maximalist fine with an open-air change.
Good
- A SEK 76 two-zone adult ticket covers bus 612 plus the onward regional line inside its validity window, and period passes make it free.
- Bus 612 leaves from outside the check-in hall every 15 minutes at peak and takes 14 minutes to Landvetter resecentrum.
- Regular transit fares apply, so no airport pricing premium at all.
Watch out
- Roughly 60-75 minutes door to door with an outdoor change between stops about 140 meters apart.
- Awkward with suitcases, kids or late arrivals when regional buses thin out.
- Line 612 only links the airport with Landvetter resecentrum; the onward 300 or 101 does the actual city leg.
Taxi, ride-hail or pre-booked transfer It depends
Groups of three or four splitting the fare, late-night arrivals and anyone who wants door to door with luggage.
Good
- Fastest door-to-door ride at 25-40 minutes, with light traffic on the E20 most of the day.
- Minitaxi posts a fixed SEK 540 from the center and SEK 560 from the airport including the SEK 50 airport fee, so no haggling is needed.
- Uber and Bolt operate at Landvetter, and pre-booked transfers meet you in arrivals with a name sign.
Watch out
- Swedish fares are deregulated: logged quotes run SEK 450-650 by company, and every car must display its yellow jämförpris sticker.
- One logged report's pre-booked mini taxi initially failed to show at arrivals after a booking system change, resolved only when the driver appeared.
- A private meet-and-greet transfer is logged at about USD 105 per person, many times the coach fare for the same 25-35 minutes.
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| Criterion | Flygbussarna airport coach | FlixBus airport shuttle | Västtrafik buses via Landvetter resecentrum | Taxi, ride-hail or pre-booked transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headline price | SEK 129 single online; extra travelers from SEK 99 | About SEK 75-99 booked ahead | SEK 76 two-zone adult ticket | SEK 540-560 fixed; other logged quotes SEK 450-650 |
| Journey time | About 40 minutes to Nils Ericson Terminal | About 45 minutes end to end | 60-75 minutes including the Landvetter resecentrum change | 25-40 minutes door to door |
| Frequency | Every 15-20 minutes most of the day | A few departures daily; check the timetable | Bus 612 every 15 minutes at peak, onward lines similar | Minutes at the rank or in the app |
| Where it drops you | Nils Ericson Terminal via Korsvägen, Berzeliigatan and Kungsportsplatsen | Same corridor to Nils Ericson via Korsvägen and Kungsportsplatsen | Wherever lines 300 or 101 pass, including the Korsvägen area | Any address, met in arrivals if pre-booked |
| Booking | Online, app, terminal kiosk or card to the driver | Advance booking only | Västtrafik To Go app or on board | Rank, app or a fixed quote locked at booking |
| Night coverage | 03:00 and 03:50 citybound departures from Åkareplatsen | No overnight departures | Thin overnight service | Available around the clock |
What it costs
- Vy Flygbussarna Göteborg C to Landvetter adult single: kr 129 (from-price booked online or in the app; each extra traveler on the same booking from SEK 99; valid on any departure for 3 months). Official source, checked Oct 2026.
- Västtrafik two-zone adult single ticket: kr 76 (one zone SEK 38; covers bus 612 plus the onward line 300 or 101 ride within the ticket validity window). Official source, checked Oct 2026.
- Minitaxi fixed fare, Centrum to Landvetter: kr 540 (fixed for 1-4 passengers; the airport-to-center direction runs SEK 560 including the SEK 50 Swedavia fee). Official source, checked Oct 2026.
What travelers report
Based on 14 traveler reports (May 2025 to Sep 2026) and the official sources linked on this page. 0 were negative.
What people like
- 3 of the logged reports call the Flygbussarna coach the simplest, most popular or best-value way into Gothenburg.
- 6 of the logged reports put a figure on it: SEK 119-149 and roughly 25-40 minutes to the terminal stops.
- 2 of the logged reports describe first-person arrivals where the airport bus delivered them into the city within about an hour of landing.
- City-side coverage is generous: Korsvägen, Berzeliigatan and Kungsportsplatsen all sit closer to the west end of the center than the terminal does.
What people complain about
- Swedish taxi fares are deregulated: logged quotes range from SEK 450 to 650, and 1 airport guide warns about unlicensed drivers offering fixed rides, so read the yellow jämförpris sticker or fix the price first.
- 1 logged report's pre-booked mini taxi initially failed to appear at arrivals after a booking system change, resolved only when the driver turned up.
- The second airport coach line serving Lindholmen and Mölndal was discontinued on 31 May 2026 for low ridership, per the logged news report.
- 3 of the logged reports note the ride ends at a terminal or hub stop, so most hotels still need a tram, bus or short walk at the far end.
How to do it right
- For Flygbussarna, buy online or in the app for the SEK 129 fare and add companions from SEK 99 each; the coach boards directly outside the terminal and the ticket covers any departure within three months.
- Ride to Nils Ericson Terminal (about 40 minutes) or get off earlier at Korsvägen for Liseberg and Universeum, or at Berzeliigatan and Kungsportsplatsen for the Avenue end of the center.
- Heading to the airport on the 03:00 or 03:50 night departure? Those leave from Åkareplatsen, a separate stop away from the Nils Ericson platform, so plan the pickup point.
- For FlixBus, book the airport shuttle in the app ahead of time; it uses the same airport stop and the same corridor into Nils Ericson.
- For the Västtrafik option, take bus 612 from outside the check-in hall to Landvetter resecentrum (14 minutes), then line 300 or 101 from Landvettermotet about 140 meters away into Göteborg on the same two-zone ticket.
- For a rank taxi, read the yellow jämförpris sticker on the car window before accepting and ask for a fixed price; or pre-book a transfer so the quote is locked before you land.
- Groups of four often come out ahead splitting a SEK 540 fixed Minitaxi rather than buying four coach tickets.
The trap to avoid
Taking whichever taxi sits first in line without reading the yellow jämförpris sticker on the rear side window. Swedish fares are deregulated, that sticker shows the comparison price for a standard 10 km ride, and logged quotes range from SEK 450 to 650 by company against Minitaxi's SEK 540-560 fixed rate; a company posting over SEK 700 must name a binding price before the trip starts.
Why this verdict
Landvetter sits 25 km east of the city with no rail link, so the choice is really three buses and a taxi rank. The Flygbussarna airport coach is the service built for this route: departures every 15-20 minutes from early morning to midnight, SEK 129 online and about 40 minutes to Nils Ericson Terminal beside Central Station, with earlier stops at Korsvägen for Liseberg and Universeum, Berzeliigatan and Kungsportsplatsen on the way in. Logged reports keep landing on it as the easy answer, and several price it as the best value at SEK 119-139.
The FlixBus airport shuttle runs the same corridor from Landvetter to Nils Ericson via Korsvägen, Berzeliigatan and Kungsportsplatsen for roughly SEK 75-99 booked ahead. It is cheaper on paper but thinner, with only a few departures a day and no buying on board, so it works when your flight happens to line up.
The third option is the transit-geek route most visitors never learn: Västtrafik line 612 runs the 14 minutes from outside the check-in hall to Landvetter resecentrum, where regional lines 300 and 101 continue into Göteborg. A two-zone adult ticket is SEK 76 and covers the change. Count on about an hour door to door with an open-air transfer, or exactly nothing if you already hold a Västtrafik period pass.
Taxis queue outside arrivals and cover the ride in 25-40 minutes, but Swedish fares are deregulated: logged quotes run SEK 450-650 and every car legally displays a yellow jämförpris sticker showing its comparison fare. Local operator Minitaxi posts a fixed SEK 540 to the center and SEK 560 back including the SEK 50 airport fee, which removes the guesswork.
Timing and tickets
The coach runs roughly 04:30 to midnight; citybound night departures at 03:00 and 03:50 leave from Åkareplatsen, a separate stop away from the terminal. Book online for the lowest fare: each extra traveler on the same booking rides from SEK 99, and several logged reports note the coach ticket covers an onward Västtrafik connection inside the city, so keep it for the tram to your hotel.
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Questions
Is there a train from Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg?
No rail link exists. The buses cover it instead: Flygbussarna and FlixBus run direct to Nils Ericson Terminal, while Västtrafik line 612 plus regional bus 300 or 101 via Landvetter resecentrum is the closest thing to a local-transit route.
How much is the airport bus to Gothenburg?
Flygbussarna charges SEK 129 for an adult single booked online or in the app, with each extra traveler on the booking from SEK 99. FlixBus undercuts that at roughly SEK 75-99 on the same corridor, and the Västtrafik combination costs SEK 76 on a two-zone ticket.
How do I get between Landvetter and Gothenburg at night?
Citybound coach departures at 03:00 and 03:50 leave from Åkareplatsen, a separate stop away from the Nils Ericson platform. Arriving late, the realistic choice is a taxi, ride-hail or a pre-booked transfer; the shuttle and Västtrafik buses have little or no overnight coverage.
Does the Flygbussarna ticket cover onward trams in Gothenburg?
Several logged reports say the airport coach ticket includes a free onward Västtrafik connection in the city, so keep it handy for the tram or bus to your hotel rather than buying a separate fare.
How much is a taxi from Landvetter to central Gothenburg?
Swedish taxi fares are deregulated, so logged quotes range from about SEK 450 to 650 by company. Minitaxi posts a fixed SEK 560 from the airport including the SEK 50 airport fee; a private meet-and-greet transfer is logged at about USD 105 per person. Read the yellow jämförpris sticker before accepting any car.
Does Uber work at Landvetter Airport?
Yes, Uber and Bolt both operate at the airport and pick up near the taxi rank outside arrivals. Ordering from the terminal wifi while collecting bags saves the wait.
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