- Must visit
Flygvapenmuseum
Sweden’s Air Force Museum with historic aircraft, immersive exhibitions, and the recovered DC-3 spy plane. One of Linköping’s strongest museum experiences.
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$105
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
2 h 44 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
335 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lund to Linköping is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lund to Linköping will cost around $105 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 53 trains that leave Lund for Linköping on Sun, May 31, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 335 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 33 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 3 h 7 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.
2 SJ
2 SJ+
1 Östgötatrafiken
2 SJ+
30 Östgötatrafiken · 30 Östgötatrafiken
1177 Öresundstågen+
344 SJ
1177 Öresundstågen+
344 SJ+
1 Östgötatrafiken
548 X 2000
550 X 2000
506 X 2000
3942 Snälltåget
506 X 2000+
1 ÖstgötatrafikenOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lund to Linköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m. 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 train costs an average of $24, and a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 208 miles (335 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m 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 Lund to Linköping:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lund to Linköping costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
The journey is about 1h 10m faster (3h 4m by train vs 4h 14m by car) and roughly $42 (€34) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($40 (€33) vs $82 (€66)). 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 Lund to Linköping trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
528 X 2000 | 7:19 AM Lund Central Station | 3h33 | 10:52 AM Linköping Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
528 X 2000+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 7:19 AM Lund Central Station | 3h57 | 11:16 AM Linköping | 1 transfer | |
6802 Öresundstågen+ 528 X 2000 | 7:20 AM Lund Central Station | 3h32 | 10:52 AM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
6802 Öresundstågen+ 528 X 2000+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 7:20 AM Lund Central Station | 3h56 | 11:16 AM Linköping | 2 transfers | |
530 X 2000+ 540 Östgötatrafiken · 555 Östgötatrafiken | 8:19 AM Lund Central Station | 4h51 | 1:10 PM Linköping | 2 transfers | |
530 X 2000+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 8:19 AM Lund Central Station | 3h57 | 12:16 PM Linköping | 1 transfer | |
530 X 2000 | 8:19 AM Lund Central Station | 3h33 | 11:52 AM Linköping Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
530 X 2000+ 12 Östgötatrafiken · 555 Östgötatrafiken | 8:19 AM Lund Central Station | 4h51 | 1:10 PM Linköping | 2 transfers | |
6802 Öresundstågen+ 530 X 2000+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 8:20 AM Lund Central Station | 3h56 | 12:16 PM Linköping | 2 transfers | |
530 X 2000+ 6802 Öresundstågen+ 540 Östgötatrafiken · 555 Östgötatrafiken | 8:20 AM Lund Central Station | 4h50 | 1:10 PM Linköping | 3 transfers | |
530 X 2000+ 6802 Öresundstågen+ 12 Östgötatrafiken · 555 Östgötatrafiken | 8:20 AM Lund Central Station | 4h50 | 1:10 PM Linköping | 3 transfers | |
530 X 2000+ 6802 Öresundstågen | 8:20 AM Lund Central Station | 3h32 | 11:52 AM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
3940 Snälltåget | 8:30 AM Lund Central Station | 3h51 | 12:21 PM Linköping Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3940 Snälltåget+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 8:30 AM Lund Central Station | 4h31 | 1:01 PM Linköping | 1 transfer | |
6802 Öresundstågen+ 3940 Snälltåget+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 8:35 AM Lund Central Station | 4h26 | 1:01 PM Linköping | 2 transfers | |
6802 Öresundstågen+ 3940 Snälltåget | 8:35 AM Lund Central Station | 3h46 | 12:21 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
532 X 2000+ 16 Östgötatrafiken · 539 Östgötatrafiken | 9:19 AM Lund Central Station | 5h12 | 2:31 PM Linköping | 2 transfers | |
532 X 2000+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 9:19 AM Lund Central Station | 3h57 | 1:16 PM Linköping | 1 transfer | |
532 X 2000+ 530 Östgötatrafiken · 539 Östgötatrafiken | 9:19 AM Lund Central Station | 5h12 | 2:31 PM Linköping | 2 transfers | |
532 X 2000 | 9:19 AM Lund Central Station | 3h33 | 12:52 PM Linköping Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6802 Öresundstågen+ 532 X 2000+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 9:20 AM Lund Central Station | 3h56 | 1:16 PM Linköping | 2 transfers | |
6802 Öresundstågen+ 532 X 2000+ 16 Östgötatrafiken · 539 Östgötatrafiken | 9:20 AM Lund Central Station | 5h11 | 2:31 PM Linköping | 3 transfers | |
6802 Öresundstågen+ 532 X 2000 | 9:20 AM Lund Central Station | 3h32 | 12:52 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
532 X 2000+ 6802 Öresundstågen+ 539 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken | 9:20 AM Lund Central Station | 5h11 | 2:31 PM Linköping | 3 transfers | |
536 X 2000+ 540 Östgötatrafiken · 555 Östgötatrafiken | 11:19 AM Lund Central Station | 5h51 | 5:10 PM Linköping | 2 transfers | |
536 X 2000 | 11:19 AM Lund Central Station | 3h33 | 2:52 PM Linköping Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
536 X 2000+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 11:19 AM Lund Central Station | 3h57 | 3:16 PM Linköping | 1 transfer | |
536 X 2000+ 12 Östgötatrafiken · 555 Östgötatrafiken | 11:19 AM Lund Central Station | 5h51 | 5:10 PM Linköping | 2 transfers | |
6802 Öresundstågen+ 536 X 2000+ 12 Östgötatrafiken · 555 Östgötatrafiken | 11:20 AM Lund Central Station | 5h50 | 5:10 PM Linköping | 3 transfers | |
6802 Öresundstågen+ 536 X 2000 | 11:20 AM Lund Central Station | 3h32 | 2:52 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
6802 Öresundstågen+ 536 X 2000+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 11:20 AM Lund Central Station | 3h56 | 3:16 PM Linköping | 2 transfers | |
536 X 2000+ 540 Östgötatrafiken+ 6802 Öresundstågen+ 555 Östgötatrafiken | 11:20 AM Lund Central Station | 5h50 | 5:10 PM Linköping | 3 transfers | |
540 X 2000+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 1:19 PM Lund Central Station | 3h57 | 5:16 PM Linköping | 1 transfer | |
540 X 2000 | 1:19 PM Lund Central Station | 3h33 | 4:52 PM Linköping Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6802 Öresundstågen+ 540 X 2000 | 1:20 PM Lund Central Station | 3h32 | 4:52 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
6802 Öresundstågen+ 540 X 2000+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 1:20 PM Lund Central Station | 3h56 | 5:16 PM Linköping | 2 transfers | |
542 X 2000 | 2:19 PM Lund Central Station | 3h36 | 5:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
542 X 2000+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 2:19 PM Lund Central Station | 3h57 | 6:16 PM Linköping | 1 transfer | |
542 X 2000+ 539 Östgötatrafiken · 539 Östgötatrafiken | 2:19 PM Lund Central Station | 5h39 | 7:58 PM Linköping | 2 transfers | |
542 X 2000+ 539 Östgötatrafiken · 16 Östgötatrafiken | 2:19 PM Lund Central Station | 5h39 | 7:58 PM Linköping | 2 transfers | |
6802 Öresundstågen+ 542 X 2000+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 2:20 PM Lund Central Station | 3h56 | 6:16 PM Linköping | 2 transfers | |
6802 Öresundstågen+ 542 X 2000+ 16 Östgötatrafiken · 539 Östgötatrafiken | 2:20 PM Lund Central Station | 5h38 | 7:58 PM Linköping | 3 transfers | |
6802 Öresundstågen+ 542 X 2000 | 2:20 PM Lund Central Station | 3h35 | 5:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
6802 Öresundstågen+ 542 X 2000+ 539 Östgötatrafiken · 539 Östgötatrafiken | 2:20 PM Lund Central Station | 5h38 | 7:58 PM Linköping | 3 transfers | |
546 X 2000 | 4:19 PM Lund Central Station | 3h36 | 7:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
546 X 2000+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 4:19 PM Lund Central Station | 3h57 | 8:16 PM Linköping | 1 transfer | |
546 X 2000+ 2 Östgötatrafiken · 546 Östgötatrafiken | 4:19 PM Lund Central Station | 4h42 | 9:01 PM Linköping | 2 transfers | |
6802 Öresundstågen+ 546 X 2000+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 4:20 PM Lund Central Station | 3h56 | 8:16 PM Linköping | 2 transfers | |
6802 Öresundstågen+ 546 X 2000+ 2 Östgötatrafiken · 546 Östgötatrafiken | 4:20 PM Lund Central Station | 4h41 | 9:01 PM Linköping | 3 transfers | |
6802 Öresundstågen+ 546 X 2000 | 4:20 PM Lund Central Station | 3h35 | 7:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
306 Snälltåget+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 5:30 PM Lund Central Station | 3h36 | 9:06 PM Linköping | 1 transfer | |
306 Snälltåget | 5:30 PM Lund Central Station | 2h51 | 8:21 PM Linköping Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
550 X 2000 | 6:19 PM Lund Central Station | 3h33 | 9:52 PM Linköping Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
1177 Öresundstågen+ 344 SJ+ 16 Östgötatrafiken · 539 Östgötatrafiken | 1:21 AM Lund Central Station | 9h08 | 10:29 AM Linköping | 3 transfers | |
1177 Öresundstågen+ 344 SJ+ 530 Östgötatrafiken · 539 Östgötatrafiken | 1:21 AM Lund Central Station | 9h08 | 10:29 AM Linköping | 3 transfers | |
1177 Öresundstågen+ 344 SJ+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 1:21 AM Lund Central Station | 8h14 | 9:35 AM Linköping | 2 transfers | |
1177 Öresundstågen+ 344 SJ | 1:21 AM Lund Central Station | 6h41 | 8:02 AM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
526 X 2000+ 16 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken | 6:31 AM Lund Central Station | 5h03 | 11:34 AM Linköping | 2 transfers | |
526 X 2000+ 1 Östgötatrafiken | 6:31 AM Lund Central Station | 3h59 | 10:30 AM Linköping | 1 transfer | |
526 X 2000 | 6:31 AM Lund Central Station | 3h24 | 9:55 AM Linköping Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lund to Linköping run on average 42 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 208 miles (335 km) distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 208 miles (335 km) |
Average train duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Linköping — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Linköping trip today.
Sweden’s Air Force Museum with historic aircraft, immersive exhibitions, and the recovered DC-3 spy plane. One of Linköping’s strongest museum experiences.
A living open-air museum with historic wooden houses, craft shops, gardens, and small exhibitions that recreate older Linköping life.
Regional museum covering art, cultural history, and design from Östergötland, with rotating exhibitions and a strong local focus.
Historic district with cobbled lanes, preserved wooden buildings, small gardens, and a strong old-town atmosphere popular with visitors and photographers.
A picturesque canal-lock area in the wider Linköping area, very popular in summer for waterside walks, views, and photos.
The central square surrounded by shops and city life, useful as an orientation point and a lively place to experience everyday Linköping.
A traditional beef stew from Östergötland, slowly cooked with onions, allspice, and bay leaf. It is a classic regional comfort dish often served with potatoes and pickled beetroot.
Crisp Swedish potato pancakes served with fried pork and lingonberries. It is a beloved homestyle dish widely eaten in central and southern Sweden.
A rich veal patty made with cream and egg yolk, gently fried and served with mashed potatoes, peas, and lingonberries. It is a classic Swedish restaurant dish.
A well-known waterfront restaurant near central Linköping, recognized for modern Swedish cooking, seafood, and a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
An established beer hall and restaurant known for classic Nordic dishes, broad beer selection, and a lively traditional setting.
A long-running Linköping restaurant offering Indian cuisine in a central, dependable setting. It is popular for generous portions and consistent quality.
Prices are high by global standards. Cards are widely used, and dining out costs more than in many EU cities.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great table service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up.
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