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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gothenburg Centralstation to Linköping Central Station
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€36
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€53
Fastest journey on Sep 17
3 h 38 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
3 h 38 m
Trains on Sep 17
37
Distance
229 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg Centralstation to Linköping Central Station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg Centralstation to Linköping Central Station will cost around €53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
It's difficult to get from Gothenburg Centralstation to Linköping Central Station without transferring at least once.
450 SJ+
2103 Mälartåg8:11 PM11h44Gothenburg Centralstation7:55 AMLinköping Central Station€361One-way1 transfer- 450 SJ+68599 Mälartåg+
8813 Östgötatrafiken8:11 PM11h18Gothenburg Centralstation7:29 AMLinköping Central Station€391One-way2 transfers - 448 SJ+2163 Mälartåg+287 SJ7:11 PM4h21Gothenburg Centralstation11:32 PMLinköping Central Station€391One-way2 transfers
3420 Västtrafik+4122 Mälartåg · 2107 Mälartåg4:30 AM4h19Gothenburg Centralstation8:49 AMLinköping Central Station€401One-way2 transfers- 420 SJ+2107 Mälartåg5:11 AM3h38Gothenburg Centralstation8:49 AMLinköping Central Station€411One-way1 transfer
- 426 SJ+2119 Mälartåg8:11 AM3h38Gothenburg Centralstation11:49 AMLinköping Central Station€581One-way1 transfer
- 428 SJ+2123 Mälartåg9:11 AM3h38Gothenburg Centralstation12:49 PMLinköping Central Station€581One-way1 transfer
- 444 SJ+2155 Mälartåg5:11 PM3h38Gothenburg Centralstation8:49 PMLinköping Central Station€731One-way1 transfer
- 446 SJ+2159 Mälartåg6:11 PM3h38Gothenburg Centralstation9:49 PMLinköping Central Station€581One-way1 transfer
- 422 SJ+2111 Mälartåg6:11 AM3h38Gothenburg Centralstation9:49 AMLinköping Central Station€481One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Gothenburg Centralstation to Linköping Central Station
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg Centralstation to Linköping Central Station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, while a train costs an average of €45.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€45 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg Centralstation to Linköping Central Station:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg Centralstation to Linköping Central Station costing on average €45.
Other travel options to Linköping Central Station take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
Tickets start at around €45 compared to roughly €48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €3. The journey takes 3h 52m versus 2h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Gothenburg Centralstation to Linköping Central Station train times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg Centralstation to Linköping Central Station trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3420 Västtrafik+4122 Mälartåg · 2107 Mälartåg | 4:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h19 | 8:49 AM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
3420 Västtrafik · 7205 Västtrafik+ 27606 Jönköpings länstrafik+18820 Östgötatrafiken | 4:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h14 | 9:44 AM Linköping Central Station | 4 transfers | |
| 420 SJ+2107 Mälartåg | 5:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h38 | 8:49 AM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| 27608 Jönköpings länstrafik+18824 Östgötatrafiken · 8724 Östgötatrafiken+3520 Västtrafik | 5:16 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h28 | 10:44 AM Linköping Central Station | 5 transfers | |
319 SJ+ 3940 Snälltåget | 6:04 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h17 | 11:21 AM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| 422 SJ+2111 Mälartåg | 6:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h38 | 9:49 AM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| 3426 Västtrafik · 7213 Västtrafik+528 SJ | 6:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h22 | 10:52 AM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| 3426 Västtrafik · 7213 Västtrafik+3940 Snälltåget | 6:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h51 | 11:21 AM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| 3426 Västtrafik · 7217 Västtrafik+27612 Jönköpings länstrafik+18832 Östgötatrafiken | 6:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h14 | 12:44 PM Linköping Central Station | 4 transfers | |
| 424 SJ+2115 Mälartåg+593 SJ | 7:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h55 | 11:06 AM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| 168 SJ+7217 Västtrafik+27612 Jönköpings länstrafik+18832 Östgötatrafiken | 7:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h15 | 12:44 PM Linköping Central Station | 4 transfers | |
| 426 SJ+2119 Mälartåg | 8:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h38 | 11:49 AM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| 170 SJ · 660 SJ+2127 Mälartåg | 8:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h20 | 1:49 PM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| 428 SJ+2123 Mälartåg | 9:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h38 | 12:49 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| 172 SJ+7225 Västtrafik+534 SJ | 9:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h26 | 1:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
172 SJ+8738 Östgötatrafiken+ 8169 Tåg i Bergslagen | 9:29 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h45 | 2:14 PM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| 432 SJ+2131 Mälartåg | 11:11 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h38 | 2:49 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| 3446 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik+27620 Jönköpings länstrafik+8848 Östgötatrafiken | 11:30 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 5h00 | 4:30 PM Linköping Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| 434 SJ+2135 Mälartåg | 12:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h40 | 3:51 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| 436 SJ+2139 Mälartåg | 1:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h38 | 4:49 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| 180 SJ+8754 Östgötatrafiken+8173 Tåg i Bergslagen | 1:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h45 | 6:14 PM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| 438 SJ+2143 Mälartåg | 2:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h38 | 5:49 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| 182 SJ+7245 Västtrafik+306 Snälltåget | 2:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h53 | 7:22 PM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| 440 SJ+2147 Mälartåg | 3:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h38 | 6:49 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| 184 SJ+8762 Östgötatrafiken+8175 Tåg i Bergslagen | 3:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h45 | 8:14 PM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| 442 SJ+2151 Mälartåg | 4:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h40 | 7:51 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| 3466 Västtrafik · 7253 Västtrafik+27632 Jönköpings länstrafik+18872 Östgötatrafiken | 4:25 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 7h15 | 11:40 PM Linköping Central Station | 4 transfers | |
| 444 SJ+2155 Mälartåg | 5:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h38 | 8:49 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| 446 SJ+2159 Mälartåg | 6:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3h38 | 9:49 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| 3474 Västtrafik · 7263 Västtrafik+27600 Jönköpings länstrafik+8808 Östgötatrafiken | 6:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 12h00 | 6:30 AM Linköping Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| 448 SJ+2163 Mälartåg+287 SJ | 7:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4h21 | 11:32 PM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
 2050 VR+1 SJ | 7:24 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 6h04 | 1:28 AM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| 192 SJ+7263 Västtrafik+2 SJ | 7:29 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 8h23 | 3:52 AM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| 450 SJ+68599 Mälartåg+8813 Östgötatrafiken | 8:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 11h18 | 7:29 AM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| 450 SJ+2103 Mälartåg | 8:11 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 11h44 | 7:55 AM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
520 SJ+ 11159 Öresundståg | 8:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 10h02 | 6:57 AM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| 3490 Västtrafik · 7201 Västtrafik+27604 Jönköpings länstrafik+8816 Östgötatrafiken | 10:30 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 10h00 | 8:30 AM Linköping Central Station | 3 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Gothenburg Centralstation to Linköping Central Station
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Trains from Gothenburg Centralstation to Linköping Central Station run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €14 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:30, the last at 21:17. The fastest train covers the 142 miles (229 km) distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 142 miles (229 km) |
Average train duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 2:30 AM |
Last train 9:17 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: SJ, Västtrafik, VR, Tågab, Oresundstag from Gothenburg Centralstation to Linköping Central Station trainsSJ, Västtrafik, VR, Tågab, Oresundstag trains will get you between Gothenburg Centralstation and Linköping Central Station from €13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Gothenburg Centralstation to Linköping Central Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg Centralstation to Linköping Central Station 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 Central Station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Gothenburg Centralstation to Linköping Central Station
Most Gothenburg Centralstation to Linköping Central Station trains use the Göteborg Centralstation to Linköping Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Gothenburg Centralstation and Linköping Central Station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Göteborg Centralstation from Gothenburg city centre
Göteborg Centralstation train station facilities and services
Göteborg Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Espresso House, Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill, Franks gatukök, Fruit & Berry, Happy M Kitchen, Le Croissant, Lilla London, Metropolitan, Mr. Shou, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are 6 ATM machines located in the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30. Information desks are opposite the taxi station. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Göteborg Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg Centralstation: All entrances to the station are accessible. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee. Personalized special assistance can be requested.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Royal, Hotel Pigalle, ProfilHotels | Opera.
Getting to Linköping Centralstation from Linköping city centre
Linköping Centralstation train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Hamlet, Yogi
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Linköping Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Linköping Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Linköping Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Linköping Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Linköping Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clarion Collection Hotel Slottsparken, Scandic Linköping City, Elite Stora Hotellet.
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