- Must visit
Sofiero Palace and Gardens
Former royal summer residence with seasonal exhibitions, historic interiors, and one of Sweden’s best-known gardens overlooking the Öresund.
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$129
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Trains per day
85
Distance
316 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Linköping to Helsingborg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linköping to Helsingborg will cost around $129 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
It's difficult to get from Linköping to Helsingborg without transferring at least once.
547 X 2000+
1839 Pågatåg
1 Östgötatrafiken+
547 X 2000+
1839 Pågatåg
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+
547 X 2000+
1839 Pågatåg
1 Östgötatrafiken+
1 SJ
530 Östgötatrafiken · 539 Östgötatrafiken+
1 SJ
527 X 2000+
1070 Öresundstågen
537 X 2000+
1110 Öresundstågen
531 X 2000+
1086 Öresundstågen
535 X 2000+
1102 Öresundstågen
521 X 2000+
1046 ÖresundstågenOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linköping to Helsingborg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 196 miles (316 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Linköping to Helsingborg:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linköping to Helsingborg costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Helsingborg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
The journey is about 13m faster (3h 23m by train vs 3h 36m by car) and roughly $21 (€17) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($54 (€44) vs $75 (€62)). 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.
Direct services run with SJ.
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 Linköping to Helsingborg trains for today, Sunday, June 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
521 X 2000+ 1815 Pågatåg | 8:07 AM Linköping Central Station | 4h33 | 12:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
521 X 2000+ 1817 Pågatåg | 8:07 AM Linköping Central Station | 5h33 | 1:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
521 X 2000+ 1819 Pågatåg | 8:07 AM Linköping Central Station | 6h33 | 2:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
521 X 2000+ 1813 Pågatåg | 8:07 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h33 | 11:40 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
523 X 2000+ 1054 Öresundstågen+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 8:21 AM Linköping | 4h03 | 12:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
523 X 2000+ 1817 Pågatåg | 9:04 AM Linköping Central Station | 4h36 | 1:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
523 X 2000+ 1054 Öresundstågen | 9:04 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h20 | 12:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
523 X 2000+ 1819 Pågatåg | 9:04 AM Linköping Central Station | 5h36 | 2:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
523 X 2000+ 1815 Pågatåg | 9:04 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h36 | 12:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
527 X 2000+ 1070 Öresundstågen | 11:08 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h16 | 2:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
527 X 2000+ 1819 Pågatåg | 11:08 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h32 | 2:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
527 X 2000+ 1823 Pågatåg | 11:08 AM Linköping Central Station | 5h32 | 4:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
527 X 2000+ 1821 Pågatåg | 11:08 AM Linköping Central Station | 4h32 | 3:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
531 X 2000+ 1086 Öresundstågen+ 530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken | 11:55 AM Linköping | 4h29 | 4:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
529 X 2000+ 1825 Pågatåg | 12:07 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h33 | 5:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
529 X 2000+ 1078 Öresundstågen | 12:07 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h17 | 3:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
529 X 2000+ 1823 Pågatåg | 12:07 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h33 | 4:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
529 X 2000+ 1821 Pågatåg | 12:07 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h33 | 3:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
531 X 2000+ 1086 Öresundstågen+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 12:21 PM Linköping | 4h03 | 4:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
307 Snälltåget+ 1827 Pågatåg | 12:35 PM Linköping Central Station | 6h05 | 6:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
307 Snälltåget+ 1823 Pågatåg | 12:35 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h05 | 4:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
307 Snälltåget+ 1825 Pågatåg | 12:35 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h05 | 5:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
531 X 2000+ 1827 Pågatåg | 1:08 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h32 | 6:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
531 X 2000+ 1823 Pågatåg | 1:08 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h32 | 4:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
531 X 2000+ 1825 Pågatåg | 1:08 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h32 | 5:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
531 X 2000+ 1086 Öresundstågen | 1:08 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h16 | 4:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
533 X 2000+ 1827 Pågatåg | 2:04 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h36 | 6:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
533 X 2000+ 1825 Pågatåg | 2:04 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h36 | 5:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
533 X 2000+ 1829 Pågatåg | 2:04 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h36 | 7:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
533 X 2000+ 1094 Öresundstågen | 2:04 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h20 | 5:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
535 X 2000+ 1831 Pågatåg | 3:08 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h32 | 8:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
535 X 2000+ 1827 Pågatåg | 3:08 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h32 | 6:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
535 X 2000+ 1829 Pågatåg | 3:08 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h32 | 7:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
535 X 2000+ 1102 Öresundstågen | 3:08 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h16 | 6:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
385 SJ · 494 SJ 3000+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 3:51 PM Linköping | 4h21 | 8:12 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
537 X 2000+ 1833 Pågatåg | 4:08 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h32 | 9:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
537 X 2000+ 1831 Pågatåg | 4:08 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h32 | 8:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
537 X 2000+ 1110 Öresundstågen | 4:08 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h16 | 7:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
537 X 2000+ 1829 Pågatåg | 4:08 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h32 | 7:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
385 SJ+ 1835 Pågatåg | 4:23 PM Linköping Central Station | 6h17 | 10:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
385 SJ · 494 SJ 3000 | 4:23 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h49 | 8:12 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
385 SJ+ 1831 Pågatåg | 4:23 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h17 | 8:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
385 SJ+ 1833 Pågatåg | 4:23 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h17 | 9:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
3943 Snälltåget+ 1732 Pågatåg+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 5:51 PM Linköping | 4h17 | 10:08 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
543 X 2000+ 1835 Pågatåg+ 530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken | 5:55 PM Linköping | 4h45 | 10:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
541 X 2000+ 1833 Pågatåg | 6:05 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h35 | 9:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
541 X 2000+ 1835 Pågatåg | 6:05 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h35 | 10:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
541 X 2000+ 1837 Pågatåg | 6:05 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h35 | 11:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
3943 Snälltåget+ 1835 Pågatåg | 6:20 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h20 | 10:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
3943 Snälltåget+ 1837 Pågatåg | 6:20 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h20 | 11:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
3943 Snälltåget+ 1732 Pågatåg | 6:20 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h48 | 10:08 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
3943 Snälltåget+ 1839 Pågatåg | 6:20 PM Linköping Central Station | 6h20 | 12:40 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
543 X 2000+ 1835 Pågatåg+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 6:21 PM Linköping | 4h19 | 10:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
543 X 2000+ 1149 Öresundstågen+ 1534 Pågatåg | 7:04 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h24 | 11:28 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
543 X 2000+ 1835 Pågatåg | 7:04 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h36 | 10:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
543 X 2000+ 1837 Pågatåg | 7:04 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h36 | 11:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
543 X 2000+ 1839 Pågatåg | 7:04 PM Linköping Central Station | 5h36 | 12:40 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
545 X 2000+ 1837 Pågatåg+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 7:21 PM Linköping | 4h19 | 11:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
545 X 2000+ 1837 Pågatåg+ 566 Östgötatrafiken · 10 Östgötatrafiken | 7:25 PM Linköping | 4h15 | 11:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
547 X 2000+ 1839 Pågatåg+ 2 Östgötatrafiken · 555 Östgötatrafiken | 7:35 PM Linköping | 5h05 | 12:40 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
545 X 2000+ 1837 Pågatåg | 8:04 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h36 | 11:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
545 X 2000+ 1839 Pågatåg | 8:04 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h36 | 12:40 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
545 X 2000+ 1157 Öresundstågen · 1146 Öresundstågen | 8:04 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h55 | 11:59 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
547 X 2000+ 1839 Pågatåg+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 8:21 PM Linköping | 4h19 | 12:40 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
547 X 2000+ 1839 Pågatåg | 9:08 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h32 | 12:40 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1 SJ+ 546 Östgötatrafiken · 2 Östgötatrafiken | 9:55 PM Linköping | 8h17 | 6:12 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
1 SJ+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 11:51 PM Linköping | 6h21 | 6:12 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 29 | |||||
566 Östgötatrafiken · 10 Östgötatrafiken+ 519 X 2000+ 1038 Öresundstågen | 5:59 AM Linköping | 4h25 | 10:24 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 519 X 2000+ 1038 Öresundstågen | 6:41 AM Linköping | 3h43 | 10:24 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
519 X 2000+ 1813 Pågatåg | 7:04 AM Linköping Central Station | 4h36 | 11:40 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
519 X 2000+ 1815 Pågatåg | 7:04 AM Linköping Central Station | 5h36 | 12:40 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
519 X 2000+ 1811 Pågatåg | 7:04 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h36 | 10:40 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
519 X 2000+ 1038 Öresundstågen | 7:04 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h20 | 10:24 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
555 Östgötatrafiken · 526 Östgötatrafiken · 2 Östgötatrafiken+ 521 X 2000 | 7:15 AM Linköping | 4h09 | 11:24 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 4 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 521 X 2000+ 1046 Öresundstågen | 7:40 AM Linköping | 3h44 | 11:24 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Linköping to Helsingborg run on average 35 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 196 miles (316 km) distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 196 miles (316 km) |
Average train duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€22) |
Trains per day 35 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Helsingborg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Helsingborg trip today.
Former royal summer residence with seasonal exhibitions, historic interiors, and one of Sweden’s best-known gardens overlooking the Öresund.
Open-air museum combining historic Skåne buildings, gardens, traditional farming landscapes, and cultural exhibitions.
Major cultural center with art exhibitions, local history displays, design, and a scenic waterfront setting in central Helsingborg.
Lively pedestrian main street lined with shops and historic façades, one of the city’s best-known walking areas.
Long seafront park and promenade ideal for walking, sunset views, and casual relaxation by the Öresund.
Widely admired landscaped gardens with seasonal blooms and coastal panoramas, often featured in photography and social media.
Crispy Swedish potato pancakes traditionally served with fried pork and lingonberries, a classic comfort dish common in Skåne and southern Sweden.
A thick Scanian egg pancake, richer than regular pancakes, often served with fried pork and lingonberries. It is one of Skåne’s best-known regional specialties.
A traditional cake from Skåne made from eggs, sugar, and potato starch, baked on a rotating spit. It is a famous festive dessert of the region.
Established restaurant in a green park setting, known for refined Nordic cooking, seasonal produce, and a calm, upscale atmosphere.
Long-standing Helsingborg favorite with an elegant yet relaxed feel, serving modern international cuisine with strong local popularity.
Well-known seaside restaurant by the water, popular for fresh seafood, classic Swedish dishes, and sunset views in a relaxed atmosphere.
Prices are high by European standards, especially for dining and hotels, but transport and casual lunches are manageable.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not expected, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated in restaurants. Small rounding in taxis is common.
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Helsingborg Centralstation, Helsingborg -> Stortorget, Helsingborg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Linköping to Helsingborg 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 Helsingborg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Linköping to Helsingborg trains use the Linköping, Köpmansgränd to Helsingborg Centralstation station pair, with some services arriving at Helsingborg, Älvsborgsgatan. Use this guide to compare Linköping and Helsingborg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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.
Helsingborg 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: Nelly's Food Etc., Kitchen & Table Helsingborg
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Helsingborg Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Helsingborg Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Helsingborg Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Helsingborg Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Helsingborg Centralstation: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Metropol Hotel, Elite Hotel Marina Plaza, Clarion Grand Hotel.
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