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Gamla Linköping Open-Air Museum
A large open-air museum with historic wooden houses, workshops, small exhibits, and a reconstructed old-town setting that shows everyday life in earlier Linköping.
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h
Buses per day
10
Distance
356 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Copenhagen to Linköping is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Linköping will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 10 buses that leave Copenhagen for Linköping on Sat, Jun 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 356 km distance in an average of 7 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 7 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Linköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Linköping:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Linköping costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 41m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $102 (€83) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $58 (€48). The journey takes 7h 41m versus 5h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Linköping buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 9h05 | 3:35 AM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:05 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 7h10 | 5:15 AM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 8h55 | 8:50 AM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus | 2:00 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 6h50 | 8:50 AM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 6h50 | 2:50 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 · 400 | 8:50 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 9h20 | 6:10 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 7h20 | 5:50 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 · 400 | 11:00 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 10h20 | 9:20 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 6h50 | 7:35 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 · 500 | 1:15 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 9h50 | 11:05 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 8h40 | 11:10 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Copenhagen to Linköping run on average 29 times per day, taking around 7h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 221 miles (356 km) distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 221 miles (356 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€22) |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
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