Getting to Gothenburg
By train
From Stockholm: ~ 3 hours SJ, VR
From Copenhagen: ~ 3.5 hours Öresundståg.
The direct train from Copenhagen Airport to Gothenburg Central Station makes it easy to fly into Denmark and continue by rail. From Berlin and Dresden: A night train service operates daily between Berlin and Stockholm, with some departures including Dresden. Operator: Snälltåget. From Stockholm you can catch the easy and frequent national service to Gothenburg. Useful booking resources include Rail Europe and the Eurail/Interrail Rail Planner app for journeys across multiple countries.
By bus
Long-distance buses connect Gothenburg with major Scandinavian and European cities, arriving at Nils Ericson Terminalen next to the central station.
From Copenhagen: ~5 hours
From Stockholm: ~6.5 hours
From Malmö: ~3.5 hours
Operators include Flixbus and Vy Bus.
By air
Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT) is approximately 25 km east of the city centre and offers easy transport into town 24/7.
Airport shuttle buses Flygbussarna, Flixbus, Vy
Taxi or rideshare services Taxi Göteborg
If flying into Copenhagen Airport (CPH), you can take a direct train to Gothenburg in around 3.5 hours. A popular option that combines air travel with a scenic and comfortable, low-carbon final leg.
Venue
Vasaparken – Main University Building
This venue will house the College Education Forum, Monday morning meetings and the Monday Opening Ceremony + Lunch Mingle. Recommended hotels nearby: Hotell Vasa, Scandic Rubinen, Elite Park Avenue Hotel, Hotel Bellora
Address: Universitetsplatsen 1 405 30 Göteborg Tramstop: Vasaplatsen
Humanisten – Faculty of Humanities building
Main location for Global Institute Steering Committee (GISC) meetings, Research Days, and the YLA Symposium. All Wednesday meetings will also be housed here. Recommended hotels nearby: Gothia Towers, Elite Park Avenue Hotel, Eklanda Bed & Breakfast
Address: Renströmsgatan 6 412 55 Göteborg Tramstop: Korsvägen (5 min walk up stairs or uphill), Götaplatsen (5 min walk), or Calandersplatsen
Pedagogen – Faculty of Education (house B)
This venue will house Monday afternoon and Tuesday meetings for the main conference track. Recommended hotels nearby: Flora Hotel Göteborg, Hotel Vasa, Hotel Bellora, Elite Plaza Hotel
Address: Läroverksgatan 15 411 20 Göteborg Tramstop: Grönsakstorget
Studenternas Hus – House of Students
The Student Council will have their Monday meetings in this location. Recommended hotels nearby: Elite Park Avenue, Hotel Lemonade, Scandic Rubinen, Hotel Bellora
Adress: Götabergsgatan 17 411 34 Göteborg Tramstop: Götaplatsen or Vasaparken (both 5 min walk)
