Transportation
Gothenburg is situated on the west coast of Sweden, well connected to both national and international airports and railway networks. There are also several ferry connections.
For details on flights, trains and ferries please use the following useful links: www.sj.se, www.sas.se, www.stenaline.com, www.dfdsseaways.com or the travel section on the Gothenburg official visiting guide www.goteborg.com
By Air
Gothenburg has two international airports: Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT), served by all major European airlines, and Göteborg City Airport (GSE), mainly served by low fare airlines. Non-stop flights are available from more than 50 European cities and international flights generally stop over at major hubs such as Paris, London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt or Copenhagen.
The EUCAP 2013 venue “the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre" is located in the centre of Gothenburg and there are airport buses from both airports bringing visitors to the city centre in about 20 minutes.
Arriving the Landvetter Airport (GOT):
Located 26 km east of Gothenburg. Flygbussarna Airport Coaches runs frequently to the city centre. The trip takes approximately 20 minutes and the first stop “Korsvägen” is just in front of the EuCAP venue. Tickets may be purchased online www.flygbussarna.se. Credit cards are accepted on board. Price per person: SEK 80 (€8) one way and SEK 150 (€15) for return ticket.
Recommended taxis are: Taxi Göteborg, Minitaxi or Taxi Kurir. Ask for fixed price, approx SEK 400 to/from the airport and the city centre. The journey takes 20 minutes.
Car rental services are Avis, Budget, Hertz and Europcar.
Arriving the City Airport (GSE):
Located approximately 15 km north from the city centre. The timetable of the airport coaches correspond with all regular flights. The bus awaits arriving passengers after each flight and leaves for the Nils Ericson Terminal (by the Central Station) 50 minutes after the scheduled flight arrival. The bus ride takes approximately 30 minutes and the fee for adults is SEK60 (€6), one way, or SEK110 (€11) for return. www.flygbussarna.se.
There is a taxi station at the airport. Ask for fixed price. Approximate fixed prices by taxi from Göteborg City Airport to the Central Station: SEK 350 If you would like to pre-book, please call the taxi companies: Taxi Göteborg +46 31 650 000 or Taxi Kurir +46 31 27 27 27
By train
If you arrive to the train station you will find a bus and tram stop just outside at Drottningtorget. Take tram No. 2 , 4 or 13. From nearby Brunnsparken you can take tram No. 4 or 5. The trams stop at Korsvägen, just opposite the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre.
Ticket vending machines are available on board the trams, accepting major credit cards and Swedish coins only. You can also purchase single tickets and travel cards at Seven-eleven or Pressbyrån.
By car
When arriving in Gothenburg on E6 motorway, exit at the sign "Mässan Scandinavium Liseberg". Park in the Gårda Shopping Centre Multi-store car park, adjacent to the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre and Hotel Gothia Towers where a foot bridge to the EuCAP venue is available.
Taxi
There are several companies to choose from. You can phone for a taxi or hail one on the street. The driver should have a taxi ID card clearly displayed in the vehicle. Service is included in the price. We recommend:
Taxi Göteborg +46 (0)31-650 000
Minitaxi +46 (0)31-140 140
Taxi Kurir +46 (0)31-27 27 27
Please also check the following links , where you find additional/complementary information:
How to get to Gothenburg: http://www.goteborg.com/en/Travel/Travel-Startpage/
How to get to the EuCAP 2013 venue: http://www.svenskamassan.se/en/for-visitors/getting-here/
