- Must visit
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 18
€39
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€54
Fastest journey on Sep 18
2 h 56 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
3 h 20 m
Trains on Sep 18
9
Distance
162 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlstad to Linköping is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlstad to Linköping will cost around €54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €39.
It's difficult to get from Karlstad to Linköping without transferring at least once.
7023 Tågab+
8736 Östgötatrafiken
7054 Tågab+
8173 Tåg i Bergslagen+
8754 Östgötatrafiken
634 SJ+
2139 Mälartåg
672 SJ+
2151 Mälartåg+
14 Östgötatrafiken+
7 Värmlandstrafik
7054 Tågab+
8173 Tåg i Bergslagen+
8754 Östgötatrafiken · 1 Östgötatrafiken
7054 Tågab+
8173 Tåg i Bergslagen+
8754 Östgötatrafiken
7023 Tågab+
8736 Östgötatrafiken
626 SJ+
2119 Mälartåg
634 SJ+
2139 Mälartåg
7054 Tågab+
8173 Tåg i Bergslagen+
8754 Östgötatrafiken · 1 ÖstgötatrafikenOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlstad to Linköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €22, while a bus costs an average of €31.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price | €38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 9m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Karlstad to Linköping:
A train is €9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlstad to Linköping costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 39m.
The journey is about 11m faster (2h 42m by train vs 2h 53m by car) and roughly €16 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€22 vs €38). 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 Karlstad to Linköping trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
626 SJ+ 2119 Mälartåg | 8:32 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h17 | 11:49 AM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
660 SJ+ 2127 Mälartåg | 10:26 AM Karlstad tågstation | 3h23 | 1:49 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
S Värmlandstrafik · 500 Värmlandstrafik+ 3461 Västtrafik · 7243 Västtrafik | 11:05 AM Karlstad | 7h39 | 6:44 PM Linköping Central Station | 7 transfers | |
S Värmlandstrafik · 500 Värmlandstrafik+ 20954 Mälartåg · 2143 Mälartåg | 12:05 PM Karlstad | 5h44 | 5:49 PM Linköping Central Station | 4 transfers | |
638 SJ+ 2143 Mälartåg | 2:30 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h19 | 5:49 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
7054 Tågab+ 8173 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 8754 Östgötatrafiken | 3:18 PM Karlstad tågstation | 2h56 | 6:14 PM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
7054 Tågab+ 2147 Mälartåg | 3:18 PM Karlstad tågstation | 3h31 | 6:49 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
900 Värmlandstrafik · 500 Värmlandstrafik+ 910 Mälartåg · 2103 Mälartåg | 9:00 PM Karlstad | 10h55 | 7:55 AM Linköping Central Station | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Karlstad to Linköping run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 100 miles (162 km) distance in 2h 23m.
Distance 100 miles (162 km) |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 23 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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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 Karlstad 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 Karlstad to Linköping trains use the Karlstad tågstation to Linköping Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Karlstad and Linköping train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Karlstad tågstation 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 Frost, Br. Olssons Elektriska
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Karlstad tågstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Karlstad tågstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlstad tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlstad tågstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlstad tågstation: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Clarion Collection Hotel Drott, Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad, Scandic Karlstad City.
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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