- Must visit
Vasa Museum
Stockholm’s most famous museum, built around the remarkably preserved 17th-century warship Vasa. A must for Swedish history and maritime heritage.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Buses per day
31
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Linköping to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linköping to Stockholm will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 31 buses that leave Linköping for Stockholm on Sun, May 31, 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 174 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 2 h 35 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 Linköping to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Linköping to Stockholm:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linköping to Stockholm costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (2h 15m by bus vs 2h 19m by car) and save roughly $22 (€17) compared to fuel and tolls ($20 (€16) vs $42 (€33)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Linköping to Stockholm buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 1:35 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 2h25 | 4:00 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
400 | 1:45 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 2h40 | 4:25 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
400 | 2:45 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 2h40 | 5:25 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 2h45 | 7:20 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
400 | 4:40 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 2h45 | 7:25 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 2h30 | 8:25 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
400 | 6:15 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 2h40 | 8:55 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
400 | 7:15 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 2h40 | 9:55 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 2h25 | 10:05 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 2h25 | 11:25 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
400 | 2:00 AM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 2h40 | 4:40 AM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
500 | 3:30 AM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 2h40 | 6:10 AM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 AM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 3h10 | 6:50 AM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
400 | 4:45 AM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 2h40 | 7:25 AM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 2h45 | 8:05 AM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
400 | 7:00 AM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 2h40 | 9:40 AM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
500 | 7:50 AM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 2h40 | 10:30 AM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 2h50 | 11:05 AM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
700 | 8:20 AM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 2h40 | 11:00 AM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
500 | 8:50 AM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 2h40 | 11:30 AM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
400 | 9:40 AM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 2h40 | 12:20 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
500 | 10:10 AM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 2h40 | 12:50 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
500 | 10:55 AM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 2h40 | 1:35 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 3h05 | 2:10 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
400 | 11:55 AM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 2h40 | 2:35 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:25 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 2h35 | 3:00 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
500 | 12:30 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal | 2h35 | 3:05 PM Stockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Linköping to Stockholm run on average 59 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:13, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 108 miles (174 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 108 miles (174 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 59 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 12:13 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Stockholm — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stockholm trip today.
Stockholm’s most famous museum, built around the remarkably preserved 17th-century warship Vasa. A must for Swedish history and maritime heritage.
Leading modern and contemporary art museum with works by Picasso, Dalí, Matisse, and major Nordic artists on scenic Skeppsholmen.
Sweden’s premier museum of art and design, featuring Old Masters, decorative arts, and strong Nordic collections in a landmark waterfront building.
Stockholm’s atmospheric old town, filled with narrow lanes, colorful facades, historic squares, and some of the city’s most photographed views.
Trendy district known for creative culture, independent shops, viewpoints, and a strong local atmosphere that is popular with younger visitors.
Leafy island park area home to major attractions, waterfront paths, and relaxing green space. Excellent for walking and scenic breaks.
Swedish meatballs, usually served with creamy sauce, mashed potatoes, lingonberries, and pickled cucumber. One of the most iconic traditional dishes in Stockholm.
Cured salmon with dill, sugar, and salt, often served with hovmästarsås. A classic Nordic preparation strongly associated with Swedish dining.
A popular Swedish starter of prawns mixed with mayonnaise and dill on toasted bread, often topped with roe. Closely linked to classic Stockholm brasserie menus.
Elegant fine dining institution near the Royal Opera, celebrated for classic Swedish luxury cuisine and formal service.
Historic food hall with multiple established counters and eateries, ideal for sampling Swedish seafood, cured fish, cheeses, and fika specialties.
Historic Södermalm beer hall known for classic Swedish dishes such as meatballs, herring, and schnitzel in a grand traditional setting.
Stockholm is costly for dining and hotels by European standards, though public transport and casual lunches can be reasonable.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not expected, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares if desired.
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