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Jumbo Stay
A hostel and aviation-themed experience inside a retired Boeing 747 beside Arlanda. Popular with plane enthusiasts and travelers looking for an unusual airport-area visit.
Cheapest price
$69
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 35 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Linköping Central Station to Stockholm Arlanda Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linköping Central Station to Stockholm Arlanda Airport will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $69.
It's difficult to get from Linköping Central Station to Stockholm Arlanda Airport without transferring at least 3 times.
288 SJ+
70 Östgötatrafiken · 17 Östgötatrafiken+
960 Vy Flygbussarna
288 SJ+
70 Östgötatrafiken+
960 Vy Flygbussarna+
17 Östgötatrafiken
288 SJ+
960 Vy Flygbussarna+
70 Östgötatrafiken · 17 Östgötatrafiken
288 SJ+
70 Östgötatrafiken · 17 Östgötatrafiken+
960 Vy Flygbussarna
288 SJ+
70 Östgötatrafiken+
960 Vy Flygbussarna+
17 Östgötatrafiken
288 SJ+
960 Vy Flygbussarna+
70 Östgötatrafiken · 17 ÖstgötatrafikenOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linköping Central Station to Stockholm Arlanda Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Linköping Central Station to Stockholm Arlanda Airport:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linköping Central Station to Stockholm Arlanda Airport costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Stockholm Arlanda Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $51 (€42) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27 (€22). The journey takes 3h 12m versus 2h 31m 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 Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss.
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 Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:48AM | Duration 3h28 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator SJ | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
The table below shows live departures for Linköping Central Station to Stockholm Arlanda Airport buses for today, Wednesday, June 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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288 SJ+ 17 Östgötatrafiken+ 960 Vy Flygbussarna+ 70 Östgötatrafiken | 5:20 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h20 | 10:40 PM Stockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5) | 3 transfers | |
288 SJ+ 70 Östgötatrafiken+ 960 Vy Flygbussarna+ 17 Östgötatrafiken | 5:20 PM Linköping Central Station | 6h40 | 12:00 AM Stockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5) | 3 transfers | |
288 SJ+ 17 Östgötatrafiken · 70 Östgötatrafiken+ 960 Vy Flygbussarna | 5:20 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h45 | 10:05 PM Stockholm-Arlanda, Flygplats (Terminal 5) | 3 transfers | |
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Buses from Linköping Central Station to Stockholm Arlanda Airport run on average 21 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 19:00. The fastest bus covers the 118 miles (190 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 118 miles (190 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 7:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Stockholm Arlanda Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stockholm Arlanda Airport trip today.
A hostel and aviation-themed experience inside a retired Boeing 747 beside Arlanda. Popular with plane enthusiasts and travelers looking for an unusual airport-area visit.
Local museum in nearby Sigtuna covering Sweden’s earliest town history, Viking-era finds, medieval development, and local heritage. A strong cultural excursion from Arlanda.
Event venue near Arlanda that occasionally hosts exhibitions and design-focused displays. More of a local-interest stop than a classic museum, but useful for nearby cultural programming.
The most rewarding nearby area from Arlanda, with medieval street layout, lake views, rune stones, boutique shops, and a highly photogenic small-town atmosphere.
Sweden’s oldest main street, lined with historic buildings and local shops. It is the centerpiece of a visit to Sigtuna and especially popular for leisurely walks.
A scenic lakeside promenade along Lake Mälaren, ideal for a relaxed walk with views, birdlife, and access to central Sigtuna’s historic core.
Swedish meatballs served with mashed potatoes, cream sauce, lingonberries, and pickled cucumber; one of Sweden’s most iconic comfort dishes.
Salmon cured with salt, sugar, and dill, often served with hovmästarsås; a classic Swedish dish closely tied to Nordic preserving traditions.
A popular Swedish starter of prawns mixed with mayonnaise and dill, served on toast and often topped with fish roe.
A well-known Arlanda restaurant by chef Pontus Frithiof, offering modern Nordic and Swedish-inspired dishes in a polished airport setting.
Established Swedish burger chain at Arlanda, known for reliable burgers, quick service, and strong vegetarian and vegan options.
A convenient dining option in the SkyCity area between terminals, suitable for a full meal in a relaxed airport atmosphere.
Airport prices are high by Swedish standards. Meals and coffee usually cost more than in central Stockholm.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not expected, but rounding up or adding 5-10% for great service is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Linköping Central Station to Stockholm Arlanda Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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