Vy flygbussarna Airport Coaches

119 SEK gets you from Landvetter to central Gothenburg in 20 minutes

Vy flygbussarna Airport Coaches is the straightforward Landvetter–city link: buses run roughly every 20 minutes from about 06:50 to 00:40, taking around 20 minutes to reach Nils Ericson Terminalen by Gothenburg Central. Expect to pay around $11–12 (about 119 SEK online) for a one-way ticket, versus 300+ SEK for a typical Uber or Bolt quoted by locals.

Buses stop directly outside the terminal building at Landvetter, with the first departure around 06:50 and several departures just after midnight before a gap until about 07:10. From town, the anchor stop is Nils Ericson Terminalen next to Centralstationen, with intermediate stops like Korsvägen on the way. Figure 20–30 minutes city–airport depending on traffic.

One-way tickets bought online usually price at about 119 SEK, with return options slightly cheaper per leg, while paying on board or at the kiosk can be a bit higher but still around $11–12. A Reddit regular notes that tickets bought in advance are valid for months and not tied to a specific departure, which removes stress if your flight is delayed or you miss one bus.

You can buy tickets three ways right at Landvetter: card payment directly on the bus reader, at the self-service kiosk by the exit to the bus stop, or through the Vy/Flygbussarna app. Card is standard; you do not need Swedish cash. One rider complained on Trustpilot that an app ticket advertised as valid for three months disappeared the next day, so screenshot the QR code or keep a PDF copy if you are nervous.

Frequency is the big selling point: locals describe departures every 15–20 minutes in practice, and several mention they have never seen a Landvetter bus so full that people are left behind. There is, however, a clear service gap from roughly 00:40 to 07:10 when very few or no flights land, so do not bank on a 04:30 bus.

For late flights, Gothenburg residents often compare Flygbussarna against taxi, Uber, Bolt, Bus4You or FlixBus; once you have two or three people, a fixed-rate taxi or rideshare can beat three separate 119 SEK tickets. On the cost side, locals also grumble that the airport buses are expensive for the distance and point to low competition on the Landvetter route as the reason.

Step-by-step: using Vy flygbussarna at Landvetter

• 1. Exit arrivals and follow “Bus/Bussterminal” signs: from baggage claim, walk 1–3 minutes straight out; the Flygbussarna stop sits just outside the main terminal doors.
• 2. Check the next departure: look at the electronic board at the stop for “Göteborg Nils Ericson Terminalen” and note the time, usually within the next 20 minutes between about 06:50 and 00:40.
• 3. Buy your ticket: either tap your card on the bus, use the self-service kiosk by the exit, or show an app/online ticket that can be valid for several months rather than a single departure.
• 4. Board quickly when doors open: one reviewer complained that drivers sometimes open doors late, so stand near the marked boarding line to avoid being stuck behind a long queue.
• 5. Ride 20 minutes to Nils Ericson Terminalen: stay on until the final stop by Gothenburg Central unless you specifically need an intermediate stop like Korsvägen.

Pro tip: heading to the airport from town, just aim for Nils Ericson Terminalen instead of chasing intermediate stops; locals say boarding there is easiest and gives you first pick of seats.