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Flygvapenmuseum
One of Sweden’s top aviation museums, featuring military aircraft, interactive exhibits, and the recovered DC-3. Excellent for all ages.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eskilstuna to Linköping is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eskilstuna to Linköping will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 3 trains from Eskilstuna to Linköping, including 3 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct trains cover the 118 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest trains will take 1 h 41 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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Trains from Eskilstuna to Linköping run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 73 miles (118 km) distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 73 miles (118 km) |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
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The table below shows live departures for Eskilstuna to Linköping trains for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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2111 Mälartåg | 8:08 AM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1h41 | 9:49 AM Linköping Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2115 Mälartåg+ 3 Sörmlandstrafiken+ 593 SJ Snabbtåg | 8:53 AM Eskilstuna | 2h13 | 11:06 AM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2115 Mälartåg+ 3 Sörmlandstrafiken+ 8727 Östgötatrafiken | 8:53 AM Eskilstuna | 2h21 | 11:14 AM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
2115 Mälartåg+ 593 SJ Snabbtåg | 9:08 AM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1h58 | 11:06 AM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2115 Mälartåg+ 8727 Östgötatrafiken | 9:08 AM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 2h06 | 11:14 AM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2119 Mälartåg+ 3 Sörmlandstrafiken | 9:53 AM Eskilstuna | 1h56 | 11:49 AM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
2119 Mälartåg | 10:08 AM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1h41 | 11:49 AM Linköping Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2123 Mälartåg | 11:08 AM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1h41 | 12:49 PM Linköping Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2127 Mälartåg | 12:08 PM Eskilstuna Centralstation | 1h41 | 1:49 PM Linköping Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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One of Sweden’s top aviation museums, featuring military aircraft, interactive exhibits, and the recovered DC-3. Excellent for all ages.
Open-air museum district with historic homes, craft workshops, and period streets. A classic place to explore Linköping’s past.
Museum in a historic manor telling the story of Linköping through exhibitions on everyday life, culture, and urban development.
Historic neighborhood of wooden houses, lanes, and museums. One of the city’s most atmospheric walking areas and a favorite with visitors.
Canal-side path and locks area popular for walks and cycling. Offers peaceful waterside views and a classic regional landscape.
Main central square framed by civic buildings and shopping streets. A practical starting point for exploring Linköping on foot.
Östgötsk kalops is a slow-cooked beef stew with root vegetables and warm spices, a hearty farmhouse dish long associated with Östergötland.
Raggmunk are crisp potato pancakes, traditionally served with fried pork and lingonberries, a classic Swedish comfort meal common in the region.
Wallenbergare is a tender veal patty enriched with cream and egg, usually served with mashed potatoes, peas, and lingonberries in classic Swedish cooking.
Popular casual venue and bakery praised for quality lunches, coffee, pastries, and a relaxed local fika atmosphere.
Established restaurant known for seasonal Nordic cooking and a refined setting, suitable for a more formal dinner in central Linköping.
Acclaimed fine dining restaurant focused on tasting menus and carefully plated Nordic flavors in an intimate, upscale setting.
Moderate for Sweden: hotels and dining are not cheap, but local transit is manageable and many places take cards, helping visitors control daily spending.
Tipping is optional. Restaurants usually include service; round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Taxis can be rounded up. Cafes usually do not expect tips.
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Most Eskilstuna to Linköping trains use the Eskilstuna Centralstation to Linköping Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Eskilstuna and Linköping train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Eskilstuna Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Eskilstuna Ölkultur, Restaurang Grappa
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Eskilstuna Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Eskilstuna Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Eskilstuna Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Eskilstuna Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Eskilstuna Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Clarion Collection Hotel Bolinder Munktell, Elite Stadshotellet Eskilstuna, Comfort Hotel Eskilstuna.
Linköping Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Hamlet, Yogi
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Linköping Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Linköping Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Linköping Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Linköping Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Linköping Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Clarion Collection Hotel Slottsparken, Scandic Linköping City, Elite Stora Hotellet.
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