- Must visit
Gustavianum
The university museum in a historic building, known for the anatomical theater, art, and collections spanning science and academic history.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
$27
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$57
Fastest journey on Sep 17
2 h 52 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
2 h 53 m
Trains on Sep 17
40
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Linköping to Uppsala is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linköping to Uppsala will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
It's difficult to get from Linköping to Uppsala without transferring at least once.
384 SJ+
976 Mälartåg
384 SJ+
976 Mälartåg+
4 Östgötatrafiken
288 SJ+
16 Östgötatrafiken+
11 UL
288 SJ+
16 Östgötatrafiken+
2 UL
272 SJ+
5 Östgötatrafiken
526 SJ+
932 Mälartåg
546 SJ+
982 Mälartåg
524 SJ+
928 Mälartåg
544 SJ+
976 Mälartåg
272 SJ+
5 ÖstgötatrafikenOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linköping to Uppsala among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, while a bus costs an average of $44.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Uppsala:
A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linköping to Uppsala costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Uppsala take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 54m.
The journey is about 12m faster (2h 46m by train vs 2h 58m by car) and roughly $28 (€23) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($25 (€21) vs $53 (€43)). 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, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (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 Uppsala 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 Östgötatrafiken+ 268 SJ | 8:10 AM Linköping | 2h59 | 11:09 AM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
268 SJ+ 2 Östgötatrafiken+ 11 UL | 8:10 AM Linköping | 3h45 | 11:55 AM Uppsala Granelidsvägen | 2 transfers | |
268 SJ+ 2 Östgötatrafiken+ 2 UL | 8:10 AM Linköping | 3h28 | 11:38 AM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2 transfers | |
4 Östgötatrafiken+ 524 SJ+ 928 Mälartåg | 8:40 AM Linköping | 3h09 | 11:49 AM Uppsala Central Station | 2 transfers | |
4 Östgötatrafiken+ 524 SJ+ 928 Mälartåg+ 11 UL | 8:40 AM Linköping | 3h58 | 12:38 PM Uppsala Granelidsvägen | 3 transfers | |
4 Östgötatrafiken+ 524 SJ+ 928 Mälartåg+ 2 UL | 8:40 AM Linköping | 3h34 | 12:14 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 3 transfers | |
524 SJ+ 928 Mälartåg | 8:56 AM Linköping Central Station | 2h53 | 11:49 AM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3 Östgötatrafiken+ 270 SJ | 9:13 AM Linköping | 2h56 | 12:09 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
270 SJ+ 3 Östgötatrafiken+ 2 UL | 9:13 AM Linköping | 3h14 | 12:27 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2 transfers | |
270 SJ+ 3 Östgötatrafiken+ 11 UL | 9:13 AM Linköping | 3h40 | 12:53 PM Uppsala Granelidsvägen | 2 transfers | |
526 SJ+ 932 Mälartåg+ 2 Östgötatrafiken | 9:42 AM Linköping | 3h07 | 12:49 PM Uppsala Central Station | 2 transfers | |
526 SJ+ 932 Mälartåg+ 2 Östgötatrafiken+ 2 UL | 9:42 AM Linköping | 3h32 | 1:14 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 3 transfers | |
2 Östgötatrafiken+ 526 SJ+ 932 Mälartåg+ 11 UL | 9:42 AM Linköping | 3h57 | 1:39 PM Uppsala Granelidsvägen | 3 transfers | |
526 SJ+ 932 Mälartåg | 9:57 AM Linköping Central Station | 2h52 | 12:49 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
5 Östgötatrafiken+ 272 SJ | 10:13 AM Linköping | 2h56 | 1:09 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
5 Östgötatrafiken+ 272 SJ+ 2 UL | 10:13 AM Linköping | 3h25 | 1:38 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2 transfers | |
5 Östgötatrafiken+ 272 SJ+ 11 UL | 10:13 AM Linköping | 3h42 | 1:55 PM Uppsala Granelidsvägen | 2 transfers | |
16 Östgötatrafiken+ 288 SJ+ 2 UL | 6:14 PM Linköping | 3h21 | 9:35 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 2 transfers | |
16 Östgötatrafiken+ 288 SJ+ 11 UL | 6:14 PM Linköping | 3h52 | 10:06 PM Uppsala Granelidsvägen | 2 transfers | |
4 Östgötatrafiken+ 384 SJ+ 976 Mälartåg | 6:22 PM Linköping | 3h27 | 9:49 PM Uppsala Central Station | 2 transfers | |
4 Östgötatrafiken+ 384 SJ+ 976 Mälartåg+ 2 UL | 6:22 PM Linköping | 3h57 | 10:19 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 3 transfers | |
4 Östgötatrafiken+ 384 SJ+ 976 Mälartåg+ 11 UL | 6:22 PM Linköping | 4h05 | 10:27 PM Uppsala Granelidsvägen | 3 transfers | |
15 Östgötatrafiken+ 290 SJ+ 982 Mälartåg | 6:24 PM Linköping | 4h25 | 10:49 PM Uppsala Central Station | 2 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken · 8756 Östgötatrafiken+ 246 Mälartåg · 866 Mälartåg | 6:33 PM Linköping | 3h42 | 10:15 PM Uppsala Central Station | 3 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken · 8756 Östgötatrafiken+ 246 Mälartåg · 866 Mälartåg | 6:33 PM Linköping | 4h03 | 10:36 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 4 transfers | |
1 Östgötatrafiken · 8756 Östgötatrafiken+ 246 Mälartåg · 866 Mälartåg | 6:33 PM Linköping | 4h34 | 11:07 PM Uppsala Granelidsvägen | 4 transfers | |
384 SJ+ 976 Mälartåg | 6:36 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h13 | 9:49 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
4 Östgötatrafiken+ 544 SJ+ 976 Mälartåg | 6:42 PM Linköping | 3h07 | 9:49 PM Uppsala Central Station | 2 transfers | |
4 Östgötatrafiken+ 544 SJ+ 976 Mälartåg+ 2 UL | 6:42 PM Linköping | 3h37 | 10:19 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 3 transfers | |
4 Östgötatrafiken+ 544 SJ+ 976 Mälartåg+ 11 UL | 6:42 PM Linköping | 3h45 | 10:27 PM Uppsala Granelidsvägen | 3 transfers | |
8756 Östgötatrafiken+ 246 Mälartåg · 866 Mälartåg | 6:45 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h30 | 10:15 PM Uppsala Central Station | 2 transfers | |
544 SJ+ 976 Mälartåg | 6:56 PM Linköping Central Station | 2h53 | 9:49 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
16 Östgötatrafiken+ 290 SJ+ 982 Mälartåg+ 2 UL | 7:14 PM Linköping | 4h01 | 11:15 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 3 transfers | |
16 Östgötatrafiken+ 290 SJ+ 982 Mälartåg+ 11 UL | 7:14 PM Linköping | 4h12 | 11:26 PM Uppsala Granelidsvägen | 3 transfers | |
11 Östgötatrafiken+ 546 SJ+ 982 Mälartåg+ 11 UL | 7:35 PM Linköping | 3h51 | 11:26 PM Uppsala Granelidsvägen | 3 transfers | |
11 Östgötatrafiken+ 546 SJ+ 982 Mälartåg+ 2 UL | 7:35 PM Linköping | 3h40 | 11:15 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 3 transfers | |
11 Östgötatrafiken · 8760 Östgötatrafiken+ 248 Mälartåg · 870 Mälartåg | 7:35 PM Linköping | 4h00 | 11:35 PM Uppsala Djäknegatan | 4 transfers | |
11 Östgötatrafiken · 8760 Östgötatrafiken+ 248 Mälartåg · 870 Mälartåg | 7:35 PM Linköping | 4h30 | 12:05 AM Uppsala Granelidsvägen | 4 transfers | |
8760 Östgötatrafiken+ 248 Mälartåg · 870 Mälartåg | 7:45 PM Linköping Central Station | 3h30 | 11:15 PM Uppsala Central Station | 2 transfers | |
546 SJ+ 982 Mälartåg | 7:57 PM Linköping Central Station | 2h52 | 10:49 PM Uppsala Central Station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Linköping to Uppsala run on average 112 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 123 miles (198 km) distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 123 miles (198 km) |
Average train duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 112 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Discover the best of Uppsala — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Uppsala trip today.
The university museum in a historic building, known for the anatomical theater, art, and collections spanning science and academic history.
A leading museum on Viking and ancient Scandinavian heritage beside the royal mounds of Gamla Uppsala.
Carl Linnaeus's preserved 18th-century home and garden museum, essential for visitors interested in botany and Enlightenment science.
The city's historic core with riverside walks, shops, cathedral views, and easy access to major sights and university landmarks.
A riverside walking route along the Fyris River with bridges, terraces, and classic postcard views through central Uppsala.
A botanical garden below the castle with formal baroque design, broad lawns, and one of the city's best relaxed viewpoints.
A rich potato and anchovy casserole with cream and onions, baked until golden. A classic Swedish festive dish often served at Christmas tables in Uppsala.
Pickled herring served in classic marinades such as mustard, onion, or dill. It is central to Swedish midsummer, Christmas, and everyday smorgasbord traditions.
Crisp fried potato pancakes traditionally served with lingonberries and pork. A beloved Swedish home-style dish found across Uppland and wider central Sweden.
Elegant fine dining in central Uppsala with seasonal Nordic tasting menus and polished service in a refined historic setting.
Well-regarded restaurant with modern Scandinavian cooking, careful wine pairing, and a calm, contemporary dining room.
Popular classic cafe for Swedish fika, pastries, sandwiches, and coffee in a relaxed central setting loved by locals and visitors.
Moderate for Sweden. Hotels and dining are pricier than many EU cities, but local transit is reasonable and student competition helps keep some casual food costs lower.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated but not expected. Taxis can be rounded up; cafes usually do not require tips.
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Uppsala Central Station -> Stora Torget, Uppsala
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Linköping to Uppsala 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 Uppsala, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Linköping to Uppsala trains use the Linköping Centralstation to Uppsala, Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Linköping and Uppsala 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.
Uppsala, Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Stationen, Kitchen & Table Uppsala
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Uppsala, Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Uppsala, Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Uppsala, Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Uppsala, Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Uppsala, Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Uppsala, Elite Hotel Academia, Clarion Hotel Gillet.
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