The cheapest and fastest trains from Linköping to Helsingborg
Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$106
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 46 m
Trains per day
33
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 $106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
It's difficult to get from Linköping to Helsingborg without transferring at least once.
1 SJ+
1 Östgötatrafiken11:21 PM5h36Linköping4:57 AMHelsingborg Centralstation$531One-way1 transfer
1 SJ+
546 Östgötatrafiken · 2 Östgötatrafiken9:55 PM7h02Linköping4:57 AMHelsingborg Centralstation$531One-way2 transfers
1 SJ+
546 Östgötatrafiken · 540 Östgötatrafiken9:55 PM7h02Linköping4:57 AMHelsingborg Centralstation$531One-way2 transfers
545 X 2000+
1146 Öresundstågen · 1157 Öresundstågen8:04 PM3h55Linköping Central Station11:59 PMHelsingborg Centralstation$571One-way2 transfers
545 X 2000+
1146 Öresundstågen8:04 PM3h55Linköping Central Station11:59 PMHelsingborg Centralstation$671One-way1 transfer
539 X 2000+
1831 Pågatåg5:04 PM3h36Linköping Central Station8:40 PMHelsingborg Centralstation$2091One-way1 transfer
547 X 2000+
1154 Öresundstågen9:08 PM3h46Linköping Central Station12:54 AMHelsingborg Centralstation$701One-way1 transfer
541 X 2000+
1235 Pågatåg+
1130 Öresundstågen6:05 PM3h49Linköping Central Station9:54 PMHelsingborg Centralstation$831One-way2 transfers
541 X 2000+
1130 Öresundstågen6:05 PM3h49Linköping Central Station9:54 PMHelsingborg Centralstation$981One-way1 transfer
543 X 2000+
1138 Öresundstågen7:04 PM3h50Linköping Central Station10:54 PMHelsingborg Centralstation$881One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Linköping to Helsingborg
Omio 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 $29. 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 $29, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 196 miles (316 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $77 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 $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linköping to Helsingborg costing on average $55 (€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 $22 (€17) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($55 (€44) vs $77 (€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.
Live departures
Linköping to Helsingborg train times
The table below shows live departures for Linköping to Helsingborg trains for today, Wednesday, May 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 519 X 2000+ 1038 Öresundstågen | 5:54 AM Linköping | 4h30 | 10:24 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 519 X 2000+ 1038 Öresundstågen | 6:46 AM Linköping | 3h38 | 10:24 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
519 X 2000+ 1038 Öresundstågen | 7:04 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h20 | 10:24 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
530 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 521 X 2000+ 1046 Öresundstågen | 7:10 AM Linköping | 4h14 | 11:24 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 521 X 2000+ 1046 Öresundstågen | 7:44 AM Linköping | 3h40 | 11:24 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
521 X 2000+ 1046 Öresundstågen | 8:07 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h17 | 11:24 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
539 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken+ 523 X 2000+ 1054 Öresundstågen | 8:10 AM Linköping | 4h14 | 12:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
539 Östgötatrafiken · 539 Östgötatrafiken+ 523 X 2000+ 1054 Öresundstågen | 8:10 AM Linköping | 4h14 | 12:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 3 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken+ 523 X 2000+ 1054 Öresundstågen | 8:40 AM Linköping | 3h44 | 12:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 2 transfers | |
523 X 2000+ 1054 Öresundstågen | 9:04 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h20 | 12:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
527 X 2000+ 1070 Öresundstågen | 11:08 AM Linköping Central Station | 3h16 | 2:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
529 X 2000+ 1078 Öresundstågen | 12:07 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h17 | 3:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
531 X 2000+ 1086 Öresundstågen | 1:08 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h16 | 4:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
537 X 2000+ 1110 Öresundstågen | 4:08 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h16 | 7:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
3943 Snälltåget+ 1532 Pågatåg | 6:20 PM Linköping Central Station | 4h08 | 10:28 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
543 X 2000+ 1138 Öresundstågen | 7:04 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h50 | 10:54 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
545 X 2000+ 1146 Öresundstågen | 8:04 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h50 | 11:54 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
547 X 2000+ 1154 Öresundstågen | 9:08 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h46 | 12:54 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Linköping to Helsingborg
Trains from Linköping to Helsingborg run on average 35 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€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 $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 35 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: SJ, Snälltåget from Linköping to Helsingborg trainsSJ, Snälltåget trains will get you between Linköping and Helsingborg from $27 (€22). 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 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Linköping to Helsingborg
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Järnvägsgatan.
- Nelly's Food Etc.
- Kitchen & Table Helsingborg
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- SEK 10
- Radisson Blu Metropol Hotel
- Elite Hotel Marina Plaza
- Clarion Grand Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- 540 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Hall 2: ferry connections to Denmark
- Bus: Several lines available
- Ferry: Connections to Denmark
- Train: Regional and intercity services
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