How Do I Get from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to the City Centre?

Gothenburg Landvetter Airport, Sweden's second-largest airport, handled 5,435,850 passengers in 2025 and connects the city to 77 international destinations, yet it has something most airports of that size do not: no rail link of any kind. Swedavia's own transport pages for Landvetter list only coaches and buses. The good news is that the distance is short and the coach is quick. Swedavia states the journey time both ways: "Det tar 20 minuter att resa med flygbussarna till och från flygplatsen och centrala Göteborg." Twenty minutes, airport to central Gothenburg.

This page from Gothenburg Travel Guide sets out every way to make the transfer: the airport coach, the public buses, taxis, and the facts most guides get wrong, including the coach's new name and the fare cut that does not apply to visitor tickets.

What Is the Fastest Way from Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg City Centre?

The fastest way is the Vy flygbussarna airport coach, which runs direct from Landvetter Airport to Göteborg C, Nils Ericson Terminalen, in about 20 minutes, stopping at Korsvägen on the way. It is the option Swedavia itself puts first, and there is no train to compete with it. Taxis take a similar time but cost far more, and local buses are slower because they route through intermediate stops.

The airport coach used to be branded simply "Flygbussarna", and most older guides still call it that. The brand is now "Vy flygbussarna", and Swedavia's own airport pages use the new name. If you are searching for timetables or buying a ticket, that is the name to look for.

The route is short and simple. The coach leaves the terminal, stops at Korsvägen, which is the stop for Liseberg, Universeum and the museum district around Avenyn, and then terminates at Nils Ericson Terminalen next to Göteborg Centralstation. If your hotel is near Avenyn or around Korsvägen, you can get off before the city centre and save yourself the walk back.

That final stop is the most useful part of the journey. Nils Ericson Terminalen sits directly beside Göteborg C, the city's main rail and tram hub. Trams to almost every part of the city depart from stops a minute's walk away, and long-distance trains to Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen leave from the station itself. For onward planning, our guide to Gothenburg Central Station and what you need to know covers the layout in detail.

Here is how the main options compare on the things that actually decide the choice: speed, luggage, cost and where they drop you.

How Much Does the Vy Flygbussarna Airport Coach Cost?

Swedavia publishes the coach's route and its 20-minute journey time, but the current one-way adult fare is not stated on the pages we could verify, so we will not print a number here. Buy on the Vy flygbussarna website, in their app, or at the machine at the terminal, and check the live price before you travel. Return tickets are typically cheaper per journey than two singles.

That is an honest gap rather than a dodge. Airport coach fares in Sweden change with fuel costs and season, and a guide that quotes a stale price is worse than one that points you at the live source.

What we can confirm is the practical detail. Coaches run to match flight arrivals and departures, with the densest service in the morning and late afternoon when the schedule peaks. The terminal stop is directly outside the arrivals hall, and the coach has luggage racks designed for checked bags, which the city's public buses do not.

A few comparisons help frame the decision. A Västtrafik single ticket for one zone costs 38 kr, and a 24-hour Zone A ticket costs 125 kr, both from Västtrafik's own fare pages. The airport coach costs more than a single, but it is a dedicated service with luggage space, a guaranteed seat, and no changes. For a family with suitcases arriving late at night, that difference is worth paying. For one person with a backpack, the bus may be the smarter move.

Is There a Train from Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg?

No, there is no train to Landvetter Airport, and there is no station at the airport or any plan for one in the near term. Swedavia's own transport pages for Landvetter list only coach and bus options, and the airport's position east of the city means every rail line into Göteborg C approaches from elsewhere. Anyone selling you a "train from Landvetter" is describing a bus with a marketing name.

This is worth stating plainly because it is the question travelers ask most, and the answer surprises people who have just flown in from Copenhagen or Oslo, both of which have rail links. Gothenburg's rail investment is going into the Västlänken tunnel under the city centre, with its first section, the underground tracks at Centralen, opening in December 2026 and the full project around 2030. None of it reaches Landvetter.

The absence of a train does have one useful side effect. Because everyone lands and takes the same corridor into town, the coach, the buses and the taxis all converge on the same handful of city-centre drop-off points, which makes the transfer easy to plan even if you have never been to Sweden before.

If you are arriving in Gothenburg and wondering whether the city itself repays the journey, our answer to is Gothenburg in Sweden worth visiting runs through what the city actually offers, from the archipelago ferries to the food halls.

Can You Take a Västtrafik Bus from Landvetter Airport?

Yes, Västtrafik bus 612 serves the airport, but it runs to Landvetter resecentrum, the town of Landvetter, in about 14 minutes, not to Gothenburg city centre. FlixBus line 691 also serves the airport with a route running to Korsvägen, Kungsportsplatsen and Göteborg C. These are the budget options, and a Västtrafik single ticket for one zone costs 38 kr.

The distinction matters. Bus 612 is the local service, useful if you are staying in Landvetter itself or visiting someone there, but it is not a city transfer on its own. You would ride to Landvetter resecentrum and change to a regional bus or another connection, which turns a 20-minute coach ride into a longer journey with a change.

FlixBus line 691 is the more useful budget route. Swedavia's airport page lists its full path: Landvetter Airport, Landvetter Hotel, Hangarvägen, Korsvägen, Berzeliigatan, Kungsportsplatsen and Göteborg C, Nils Ericson Terminalen. It also runs a daily long-distance coach between Landvetter and Stockholm Arlanda, which is worth knowing if your trip continues north.

For fare context, Västtrafik's own pages give the current prices. A single adult ticket for one zone is 38 kr, youth tickets are 29 kr, and a 24-hour Zone A ticket, which covers all trams, buses and the archipelago ferries in Gothenburg, Mölndal, Partille and Öckerö, is 125 kr. If you are planning to ride the trams all day anyway, buying the 24-hour ticket on arrival and using it for the transfer leg can make sense, depending on the bus route you take.

One caution about fares you may have read elsewhere. Västtrafik's 30-day period tickets are currently halved by a temporary state subsidy, with a Zone A adult monthly falling from 890 kr to 445 kr. That headline discount does not apply to the 24-hour and 72-hour tickets visitors actually buy. Your day ticket still costs 125 kr, and we do not publish a 72-hour price because it could not be verified on Västtrafik's customer pages.

Where Does the Airport Coach Stop in Gothenburg?

The Vy flygbussarna coach stops at Korsvägen and then terminates at Nils Ericson Terminalen beside Göteborg Centralstation. Korsvägen is the stop for Liseberg, Universeum and the Avenyn museum district, while Nils Ericson Terminalen is the hub for trams, regional buses and long-distance trains. Choose your stop by where your hotel is, not by where the coach happens to end.

Korsvägen is the quiet cheat code of this transfer. If you are staying near Avenyn, Götaplatsen or around Liseberg, getting off there saves the last leg entirely. The stop sits between Liseberg's main entrance and Universeum, with tram connections along the Korsvägen interchange. From there, trams fan out across the city.

Nils Ericson Terminalen is the better stop for anyone staying in the historic core around Inom Vallgraven, near Nordstan, or heading straight onward by train. The terminal is a short covered walk from the main station concourse, and the tram stops on the surrounding streets serve most of the network's 12 lines.

A word on timing your arrival against the city's opening hours, because the transfer is only the first half of the day. Liseberg, the biggest attraction in Gothenburg, keeps an irregular calendar: in 2026 the summer season runs 18 April to 20 September, Halloween runs 2 October to 1 November, and the Christmas market runs 14 November to 23 December. The park is closed outside those windows. If your flight lands in late September or early November, check the calendar before you plan your evening around it. Our guide to Liseberg rides, tickets and when to go has the full breakdown.

Should You Take a Taxi from Landvetter to Gothenburg?

A taxi from Landvetter to central Gothenburg takes roughly the same 20 minutes as the coach, since it uses the same road, but costs several times more. Taxis in Sweden are deregulated on price, so the fare varies between companies, and the law requires the price to be displayed on the vehicle. Fixed airport rates are common and worth asking for before you get in.

Because taxi pricing is set by each operator rather than by the city, we will not quote a fare. What we can say is structural: the rank sits directly outside the terminal, all major companies accept cards, and a fixed price to a named city-centre address is the normal arrangement for airport runs. Agree on it at the rank rather than watching a meter, and check the price sticker on the rear side window, which Swedish law requires every taxi to carry.

The taxi case is really a luggage-and-arrival-time question. A group of four splitting a fixed fare at 1am when the coach frequency has thinned out is a different calculation from a solo traveler at noon. With small children, heavy bags or an awkward arrival time, the taxi earns its premium. Otherwise, the coach does the same job.

Do You Need to Book Airport Transport in Advance?

For the Vy flygbussarna coach, you can buy tickets on the operator's website or app at any time, including on the day, and tickets are also sold at machines at the terminal, so advance booking is not required. For FlixBus, booking ahead online is the normal way to buy and can be cheaper. Västtrafik tickets are bought in the app or at machines and never sell out.

None of these options has a capacity problem in the way a train reservation does. The coach adds departures around flight banks, and the worst realistic outcome of not pre-booking is standing in a short queue at the terminal machine. The one genuine reason to book ahead is price: FlixBus in particular prices dynamically, and the fare for the same seat can move between the day you look and the day you travel.

If your trip continues beyond Gothenburg, the same logic applies to the trains. Our guide to Gothenburg to Stockholm by train explains when advance purchase matters on the long-distance routes, and the answer to do I need to buy train tickets in advance in Sweden covers the general rule.

What About Getting Back to Landvetter at the End of Your Trip?

The return transfer works the same way in reverse: the Vy flygbussarna coach departs from Nils Ericson Terminalen and also picks up at Korsvägen, taking about 20 minutes to the airport. Leave more margin on the outbound leg than you think you need, because the coach runs to a schedule tied to flight departures and the busiest morning banks fill up first.

Swedavia states the 20-minute time in both directions, so the return is not a different journey, just a different queue. The practical advice is about the clock rather than the road. For a morning flight, the coach schedule starts early, but the gap between departures can be 20 to 30 minutes at off-peak times, so check the timetable the night before rather than turning up and hoping.

One thing worth knowing about the airport itself: guided airport tours are currently not offered at Landvetter, so if you have a long layover, the terminal is the whole experience. Better to plan the timing tight and spend the spare hours in the city instead.

Common Questions About Getting from Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg City Centre

How do I get from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to the city centre?

Take the Vy flygbussarna airport coach, which runs from the terminal to Korsvägen and Göteborg C, Nils Ericson Terminalen, in about 20 minutes. Budget alternatives are FlixBus line 691, which follows a similar route, or a taxi from the rank outside arrivals. There is no train to Landvetter.

Is there a train from Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg?

No. Swedavia's own transport pages for Landvetter list only coach and bus options, and there is no station at the airport. The city's rail tunnelling project, Västlänken, opens its first section at Centralen in December 2026 but does not extend to the airport.

How long does the airport coach take from Landvetter to Gothenburg?

About 20 minutes to the city centre. Swedavia states the time in both directions on its airport pages. The coach stops at Korsvägen before terminating at Nils Ericson Terminalen beside Göteborg Centralstation.

What is the cheapest way from Landvetter to central Gothenburg?

The cheapest options are the public bus routes, with a Västtrafik single ticket for one zone costing 38 kr. FlixBus line 691 runs from the airport to Korsvägen and Göteborg C. Note that Västtrafik's current half-price subsidy applies only to 30-day period tickets, not to the single or 24-hour tickets visitors buy.

Where does the airport coach drop you off in Gothenburg?

At Korsvägen, next to Liseberg and Universeum, and then at Nils Ericson Terminalen beside Göteborg Centralstation. If your hotel is on Avenyn or near the museum district, Korsvägen is the closer stop.

Do I need to book the Landvetter airport coach in advance?

No. Tickets are sold on the Vy flygbussarna website and app, and at machines at the terminal. FlixBus tickets are normally bought online and can be cheaper further in advance, but Västtrafik tickets never sell out.

Once you are in the centre with your bags dropped, the city opens up quickly. The amphibious bus tour below is a good first move, since it covers the streets and the harbour in one hour.

And if the transfer has eaten half your day, our answer to how many days in Gothenburg is enough helps you decide what to cut and what to keep.