The cheapest and fastest trains from Linköping to Gothenburg
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 7 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
229 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Linköping to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linköping to Gothenburg will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 5 trains that leave Linköping for Gothenburg on Wed, Feb 04, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct trains cover the 229 km distance in an average of 5 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest trains will take 7 h 46 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Linköping to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Linköping to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€42 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Linköping to Gothenburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Linköping to Gothenburg trains for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 Östgötatrafiken · 13 Östgötatrafiken+ 2132 Mälartåg+ 431 X 2000 | 8:30 AM Linköping | 5h12 | 1:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
70 Östgötatrafiken+ 2128 Mälartåg+ 431 X 2000 | 8:30 AM Linköping | 5h12 | 1:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
8721 Östgötatrafiken+ 8170 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 167 SJ | 8:46 AM Linköping Central Station | 4h37 | 1:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
2128 Mälartåg+ 2031 VR Snabbtåg | 9:10 AM Linköping Central Station | 5h18 | 2:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2128 Mälartåg+ 431 X 2000 | 9:10 AM Linköping Central Station | 4h32 | 1:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2128 Mälartåg+ 433 X 2000 | 9:10 AM Linköping Central Station | 5h32 | 2:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
8724 Östgötatrafiken+ 2132 Mälartåg+ 437 X 2000 | 9:45 AM Linköping Central Station | 6h57 | 4:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
8724 Östgötatrafiken+ 2132 Mälartåg+ 433 X 2000 | 9:45 AM Linköping Central Station | 4h57 | 2:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
8724 Östgötatrafiken+ 2132 Mälartåg+ 2031 VR Snabbtåg | 9:45 AM Linköping Central Station | 4h43 | 2:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
8724 Östgötatrafiken+ 2132 Mälartåg+ 431 X 2000 | 9:45 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h57 | 1:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 2136 Mälartåg+ 433 X 2000 | 9:55 AM Linköping | 4h47 | 2:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
2136 Mälartåg+ 435 X 2000 | 11:10 AM Linköping Central Station | 4h32 | 3:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2136 Mälartåg+ 433 X 2000 | 11:10 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h32 | 2:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2136 Mälartåg+ 2009 VR Snabbtåg | 11:10 AM Linköping Central Station | 7h18 | 6:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2136 Mälartåg+ 437 X 2000 | 11:10 AM Linköping Central Station | 5h32 | 4:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
539 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 2144 Mälartåg+ 437 X 2000 | 11:55 AM Linköping | 4h47 | 4:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
531 X 2000+ 7236 Västtrafik · 3465 Västtrafik | 12:08 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h15 | 4:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
2140 Mälartåg+ 437 X 2000 | 12:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h32 | 4:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2140 Mälartåg+ 2009 VR Snabbtåg | 12:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 6h18 | 6:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2140 Mälartåg+ 439 X 2000 | 12:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h32 | 5:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
30 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken+ 535 X 2000+ 7244 Västtrafik | 12:25 PM Linköping | 5h58 | 6:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
2144 Mälartåg+ 2003 VR Snabbtåg | 1:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 7h18 | 8:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2144 Mälartåg+ 437 X 2000 | 1:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h32 | 4:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2144 Mälartåg+ 439 X 2000 | 1:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h32 | 5:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2144 Mälartåg+ 2009 VR Snabbtåg | 1:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h18 | 6:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
535 X 2000+ 7244 Västtrafik+ 177 SJ | 2:08 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h15 | 6:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
2148 Mälartåg+ 2003 VR Snabbtåg | 2:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 6h18 | 8:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2148 Mälartåg+ 2047 VR Snabbtåg | 2:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 8h18 | 10:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2148 Mälartåg+ 2009 VR Snabbtåg | 2:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h18 | 6:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
546 Östgötatrafiken · 12 Östgötatrafiken+ 539 X 2000+ 7252 Västtrafik | 3:06 PM Linköping | 5h17 | 8:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
2152 Mälartåg+ 2003 VR Snabbtåg | 3:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h18 | 8:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2152 Mälartåg+ 2047 VR Snabbtåg | 3:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 7h18 | 10:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2152 Mälartåg+ 447 X 2000 | 3:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 6h32 | 9:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
52 Östgötatrafiken+ 8180 Tåg i Bergslagen+ 183 SJ | 4:00 PM Linköping | 5h23 | 9:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
539 X 2000+ 7252 Västtrafik · 3481 Västtrafik | 4:04 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h19 | 8:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
2156 Mälartåg+ 447 X 2000 | 4:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h32 | 9:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2156 Mälartåg+ 2003 VR Snabbtåg | 4:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h18 | 8:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2156 Mälartåg+ 2047 VR Snabbtåg | 4:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 6h18 | 10:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
541 X 2000+ 7256 Västtrafik+ 183 SJ | 5:05 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h18 | 9:23 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
2160 Mälartåg+ 449 X 2000 | 5:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h32 | 10:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2160 Mälartåg+ 2047 VR Snabbtåg | 5:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h18 | 10:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2160 Mälartåg+ 447 X 2000 | 5:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h32 | 9:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
70 Östgötatrafiken · 13 Östgötatrafiken+ 2164 Mälartåg+ 447 X 2000 | 5:20 PM Linköping | 4h22 | 9:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
70 Östgötatrafiken · 12 Östgötatrafiken+ 2164 Mälartåg+ 447 X 2000 | 5:20 PM Linköping | 4h22 | 9:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
2164 Mälartåg+ 449 X 2000 | 6:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h32 | 10:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2164 Mälartåg+ 451 X 2000 | 6:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h32 | 11:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2164 Mälartåg+ 447 X 2000 | 6:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h32 | 9:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2164 Mälartåg+ 2047 VR Snabbtåg | 6:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h18 | 10:28 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
70 Östgötatrafiken · 12 Östgötatrafiken+ 2168 Mälartåg+ 449 X 2000 | 6:30 PM Linköping | 4h12 | 10:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken · 8764 Östgötatrafiken+ 2172 Mälartåg | 6:55 PM Linköping | 4h47 | 11:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 548 X 2000+ 2172 Mälartåg | 6:55 PM Linköping | 4h47 | 11:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
2168 Mälartåg+ 449 X 2000 | 7:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h32 | 10:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
2168 Mälartåg+ 451 X 2000 | 7:10 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h32 | 11:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
548 X 2000+ 2172 Mälartåg+ 451 X 2000 | 7:54 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h48 | 11:42 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
548 X 2000+ 2172 Mälartåg+ 451 X 2000+ 25 Västtrafik | 7:54 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h12 | 12:06 AM Gothenburg | 3 transfers | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 539 Östgötatrafiken+ 1 SJ+ 7202 Västtrafik | 10:25 PM Linköping | 7h58 | 6:23 AM Gothenburg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Linköping to Gothenburg
Trains from Linköping to Gothenburg run on average 32 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€27) but you can travel from only $17 (€13) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 142 miles (229 km) distance in 3h 32m.
Distance 142 miles (229 km) |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€27) |
Trains per day 32 |
Fastest train 3h 32m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:52 |
Train companies: SJ, Västtrafik, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ), Mälartåg from Linköping to Gothenburg trainsSJ, Västtrafik, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ), Mälartåg trains will get you between Linköping and Gothenburg from $17 (€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 Linköping to Gothenburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Linköping to Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Linköping to Gothenburg
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Short stay parking is available nearby.
- Restaurant Hamlet
- Yogi
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- SEK 10
- Clarion Collection Hotel Slottsparken
- Scandic Linköping City
- Elite Stora Hotellet
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Stockholm, Malmö, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Södra stambanan line
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code.
- Burger King
- Espresso House
- Frankfurter Cabanossy & Grill
- Franks gatukök
- Fruit & Berry
- Happy M Kitchen
- Le Croissant
- Lilla London
- Metropolitan
- Mr. Shou
- & many more
- 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.
- Hotel Royal
- Hotel Pigalle
- ProfilHotels | Opera
- Mon - Fri: 10:15 - 18:30
- Opposite the taxi station.
- Tram lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13
- Bus lines: 60327, 61327, Flygbussarna
- Train lines: 029, FLX, MTRX, SJ Regionaltåg, SJ SJ3000, SJ X2000, Tågab, Västtågen, Öresundståg
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