The cheapest and fastest trains from Växjö to Linköping
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Växjö to Linköping is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Växjö to Linköping will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 4 trains that leave Växjö for Linköping on Sun, Dec 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 177 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 5 h 57 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 Växjö to Linköping
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Växjö to Linköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. 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 €20, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€28 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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
Växjö to Linköping train times
The table below shows live departures for Växjö to Linköping trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1049 Öresundstågen+ 526 X 2000 · 530 X 2000 | 7:09 AM Växjö Centralstation | 3h43 | 10:52 AM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
1049 Öresundstågen+ 526 X 2000 | 7:09 AM Växjö Centralstation | 1h46 | 8:55 AM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
1049 Öresundstågen+ 526 X 2000+ 16 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken | 7:09 AM Växjö Centralstation | 3h26 | 10:35 AM Linköping | 3 transfers | |
1049 Öresundstågen+ 526 X 2000 · 534 X 2000 | 7:09 AM Växjö Centralstation | 5h46 | 12:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
1049 Öresundstågen+ 526 X 2000 · 538 X 2000 | 7:09 AM Växjö Centralstation | 7h47 | 2:56 PM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
17606 Krösatåg+ 534 X 2000 | 8:25 AM Växjö Centralstation | 4h30 | 12:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
17606 Krösatåg+ 530 X 2000 | 8:25 AM Växjö Centralstation | 2h27 | 10:52 AM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
17606 Krösatåg+ 538 X 2000 | 8:25 AM Växjö Centralstation | 6h31 | 2:56 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
1065 Öresundstågen+ 530 X 2000 | 9:09 AM Växjö Centralstation | 1h43 | 10:52 AM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
1065 Öresundstågen+ 530 X 2000 · 538 X 2000 | 9:09 AM Växjö Centralstation | 5h47 | 2:56 PM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
1065 Öresundstågen+ 530 X 2000 · 534 X 2000 | 9:09 AM Växjö Centralstation | 3h46 | 12:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
1065 Öresundstågen+ 530 X 2000 · 542 X 2000 | 9:09 AM Växjö Centralstation | 7h46 | 4:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
1065 Öresundstågen+ 530 X 2000+ 572 Östgötatrafiken | 9:09 AM Växjö Centralstation | 2h54 | 12:03 PM Linköping | 2 transfers | |
1065 Öresundstågen+ 530 X 2000+ 12 Östgötatrafiken · 555 Östgötatrafiken | 9:09 AM Växjö Centralstation | 3h01 | 12:10 PM Linköping | 3 transfers | |
1065 Öresundstågen+ 530 X 2000+ 540 Östgötatrafiken · 555 Östgötatrafiken | 9:09 AM Växjö Centralstation | 3h01 | 12:10 PM Linköping | 3 transfers | |
17608 Krösatåg+ 542 X 2000 | 10:38 AM Växjö Centralstation | 6h17 | 4:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
17608 Krösatåg+ 538 X 2000 | 10:38 AM Växjö Centralstation | 4h18 | 2:56 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
17608 Krösatåg+ 534 X 2000 | 10:38 AM Växjö Centralstation | 2h17 | 12:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
1081 Öresundstågen+ 534 X 2000+ 16 Östgötatrafiken · 530 Östgötatrafiken | 11:09 AM Växjö Centralstation | 3h25 | 2:34 PM Linköping | 3 transfers | |
1081 Öresundstågen+ 534 X 2000 | 11:09 AM Växjö Centralstation | 1h46 | 12:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
1081 Öresundstågen+ 534 X 2000 · 538 X 2000 | 11:09 AM Växjö Centralstation | 3h47 | 2:56 PM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
1081 Öresundstågen+ 534 X 2000 · 546 X 2000 | 11:09 AM Växjö Centralstation | 7h46 | 6:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
1081 Öresundstågen+ 534 X 2000+ 572 Östgötatrafiken | 11:09 AM Växjö Centralstation | 2h54 | 2:03 PM Linköping | 2 transfers | |
1081 Öresundstågen+ 534 X 2000 · 542 X 2000 | 11:09 AM Växjö Centralstation | 5h46 | 4:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
17610 Krösatåg+ 538 X 2000 | 12:25 PM Växjö Centralstation | 2h31 | 2:56 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
17610 Krösatåg+ 546 X 2000 | 12:25 PM Växjö Centralstation | 6h30 | 6:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
17610 Krösatåg+ 542 X 2000 | 12:25 PM Växjö Centralstation | 4h30 | 4:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
1097 Öresundstågen+ 538 X 2000 · 546 X 2000 | 1:09 PM Växjö Centralstation | 5h46 | 6:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
1097 Öresundstågen+ 538 X 2000 | 1:09 PM Växjö Centralstation | 1h47 | 2:56 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
1097 Öresundstågen+ 538 X 2000+ 27624 Krösatåg+ 18856 Östgötatrafiken | 1:09 PM Växjö Centralstation | 4h35 | 5:44 PM Linköping Central Station | 4 transfers | |
1097 Öresundstågen+ 538 X 2000 · 542 X 2000 | 1:09 PM Växjö Centralstation | 3h46 | 4:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
17614 Krösatåg+ 546 X 2000 | 2:38 PM Växjö Centralstation | 4h17 | 6:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
17614 Krösatåg+ 542 X 2000 | 2:38 PM Växjö Centralstation | 2h17 | 4:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
17614 Krösatåg · 27624 Krösatåg+ 18856 Östgötatrafiken · 8756 Östgötatrafiken | 2:38 PM Växjö Centralstation | 3h06 | 5:44 PM Linköping Central Station | 3 transfers | |
1113 Öresundstågen+ 542 X 2000+ 539 Östgötatrafiken · 539 Östgötatrafiken | 3:09 PM Växjö Centralstation | 3h49 | 6:58 PM Linköping | 3 transfers | |
1113 Öresundstågen+ 542 X 2000 · 546 X 2000 | 3:09 PM Växjö Centralstation | 3h46 | 6:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 2 transfers | |
1113 Öresundstågen+ 542 X 2000+ 27634 Krösatåg+ 18872 Östgötatrafiken | 3:09 PM Växjö Centralstation | 6h35 | 9:44 PM Linköping Central Station | 4 transfers | |
1113 Öresundstågen+ 542 X 2000+ 572 Östgötatrafiken | 3:09 PM Växjö Centralstation | 3h55 | 7:04 PM Linköping | 2 transfers | |
1113 Öresundstågen+ 542 X 2000+ 27628 Krösatåg+ 18864 Östgötatrafiken | 3:09 PM Växjö Centralstation | 4h35 | 7:44 PM Linköping Central Station | 4 transfers | |
1113 Öresundstågen+ 542 X 2000+ 16 Östgötatrafiken · 539 Östgötatrafiken | 3:09 PM Växjö Centralstation | 3h49 | 6:58 PM Linköping | 3 transfers | |
1113 Öresundstågen+ 542 X 2000 | 3:09 PM Växjö Centralstation | 1h46 | 4:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
17618 Krösatåg · 27628 Krösatåg+ 18864 Östgötatrafiken · 8764 Östgötatrafiken | 4:38 PM Växjö Centralstation | 3h06 | 7:44 PM Linköping Central Station | 3 transfers | |
17618 Krösatåg+ 546 X 2000 | 4:38 PM Växjö Centralstation | 2h17 | 6:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
17618 Krösatåg · 27634 Krösatåg+ 18872 Östgötatrafiken · 8772 Östgötatrafiken | 4:38 PM Växjö Centralstation | 5h06 | 9:44 PM Linköping Central Station | 3 transfers | |
1129 Öresundstågen+ 546 X 2000+ 27628 Krösatåg+ 18864 Östgötatrafiken | 5:09 PM Växjö Centralstation | 2h35 | 7:44 PM Linköping Central Station | 4 transfers | |
1129 Öresundstågen+ 546 X 2000+ 27634 Krösatåg+ 18872 Östgötatrafiken | 5:09 PM Växjö Centralstation | 4h35 | 9:44 PM Linköping Central Station | 4 transfers | |
1129 Öresundstågen+ 546 X 2000 | 5:09 PM Växjö Centralstation | 1h46 | 6:55 PM Linköping Central Station | 1 transfer | |
1129 Öresundstågen+ 546 X 2000+ 2 Östgötatrafiken · 546 Östgötatrafiken | 5:09 PM Växjö Centralstation | 2h52 | 8:01 PM Linköping | 3 transfers | |
1129 Öresundstågen+ 546 X 2000+ 572 Östgötatrafiken | 5:09 PM Växjö Centralstation | 4h55 | 10:04 PM Linköping | 2 transfers | |
17620 Krösatåg · 27634 Krösatåg+ 18872 Östgötatrafiken · 8772 Östgötatrafiken | 5:38 PM Växjö Centralstation | 4h06 | 9:44 PM Linköping Central Station | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Växjö to Linköping
Trains from Växjö to Linköping run on average 37 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 109 miles (177 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 109 miles (177 km) |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 37 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: SJ, JLT, Snälltåget, ÖstgötaTrafiken, Tågab, Oresundstag, Krösatågen from Växjö to Linköping trainsSJ, JLT, Snälltåget, ÖstgötaTrafiken, Tågab, Oresundstag, Krösatågen trains will get you between Växjö and Linköping from $22 (€18). 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 Växjö to Linköping
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Växjö to Linköping 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 Linköping, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Växjö to Linköping
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with both short-term and long-term options.
- Restaurant PM & Vänner
- Kafé de Luxe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- SEK 10
- Elite Stadshotellet Växjö
- PM & Vänner Hotel
- Clarion Collection Hotel Cardinal
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional and long-distance trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Öresundståg
- 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
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