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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.
Cheapest price on Sep 07
$82
Average ticket price on Sep 07
$134
Fastest journey on Sep 07
13 h 6 m
Average journey duration on Sep 07
13 h 22 m
Trains on Sep 07
9
Distance
1025 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Linköping is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Linköping will cost around $134 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main to Linköping without transferring at least 3 times.
ICE 1272 · 4400 · ICE 920 · ECE 1198
ICE 774 · 11166 · RJ 384 · R 1110
ICE 778 · ECE 398 · R 1078+
X2 542
S9 · ICE 778 · ECE 398 · R 1078
ICE 76 · RJ 384 · R 1110+
X2 550
ICE 774 · 11166 · RJ 384 · R 1110
ICE 776 · ECE 396 · R 1094+
X2 546
ICE 778 · ECE 398 · R 1078+
X2 542
S9 · ICE 778 · ECE 398 · R 1078
S9 · ICE 776 · ECE 396 · R 1094Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Linköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $102 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $102, while a flight costs an average of $785.
Distance: 636 miles (1025 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$102 Average price Cheapest | $171 Average price | $785 Average price | $371 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 50m Average total duration 13h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 41m Average total duration 23h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 3.1 - 6.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Linköping:
A train is $69 (€56) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Linköping costing on average $171 (€138).
A train is $683 (€553) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Linköping costing on average $785 (€635).
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 20m.
Bus takes on average 23h 11m.
The journey is about 3h 13m faster (13h 20m by train vs 16h 33m by car) and roughly $270 (€218) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($102 (€82) vs $371 (€300)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Linköping trains for tomorrow, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S8 · IC 60470 · ICE 1080 · ECE 398 | 1:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 16h11 | 5:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 5 transfers | |
S8 · IC 60470 · ECE 398 · R 1078 | 1:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 16h11 | 5:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 4 transfers | |
S9 · ICE 778 · ECE 398 · R 1078 | 4:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 13h40 | 5:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 778 · ECE 398 · R 1078+ X2 542 | On time 4:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 13h14 | 5:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 3 transfers | |
S9 · ICE 776 · ECE 396 · R 1094 | 6:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 13h40 | 7:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 776 · ECE 396 · R 1094+ X2 546 | On time 6:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 13h09 | 7:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 76 · RJ 384 · R 1110+ X2 550 | On time 7:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 14h06 | 9:52 PM Linköping Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 774 · 11166 · RJ 384 · R 1110 | On time 8:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 13h06 | 9:52 PM Linköping Central Station | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Linköping run on average 6 times per day, taking around 13h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 636 miles (1025 km) distance in 11h 52m.
Distance 636 miles (1025 km) |
Average train duration 13h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 11h 52m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 7:10 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Linköping — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Linköping trip today.
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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Linköping by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Linköping, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main to Linköping trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Linköping Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Linköping train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Frankfurt (Main) Süd is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Merals Imbiss, Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg, Freigut, Holbein's
Wi-Fi is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Information desks are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Berg, Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt, Hotel Ritter, Lindner Main Plaza.
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
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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