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Compare train and bus for Alvesta to Linköping
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alvesta to Linköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. 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 €50, while a bus costs an average of €58.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€50 Average price Cheapest | €58 Average price | €39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Alvesta to Linköping
Compare the available ways to get from Alvesta to Linköping, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Alvesta to Linköping:
A train is €9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alvesta to Linköping costing on average €58.
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
You'll arrive about 1h 20m sooner (1h 32m by train vs 2h 52m by car). Tickets start at around €50 compared to roughly €39 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Alvesta to Linköping
How to get from Alvesta to Linköping by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alvesta to Linköping is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
17606 Jönköpings länstrafik · 27612 Jönköpings länstrafik+
18832 Östgötatrafiken · 8732 Östgötatrafiken9:52 AM 2h52 Alvesta station 12:44 PM Linköping Central Station €31 1 One-way 3 transfers
Cheapest
17606 Jönköpings länstrafik · 27612 Jönköpings länstrafik+
18832 Östgötatrafiken · 8732 Östgötatrafiken9:52 AM 2h52 Alvesta station 12:44 PM Linköping Central Station €31 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
530 SJ Snabbtåg10:30 AM 1h22 Alvesta station 11:52 AM Linköping Central Station €62 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3940 Snälltåget9:45 AM 1h36 Alvesta station 11:21 AM Linköping Central Station €55 1 One-way 0 transfers
528 SJ Snabbtåg9:30 AM 1h22 Alvesta station 10:52 AM Linköping Central Station €68 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Alvesta to Linköping:
A train is €9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alvesta to Linköping costing on average €58.
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alvesta and Linköping as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Alvesta station and arrive in Linköping Central Station.
- Travel with Lanstrafiken to go to Linköping by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Snälltåget, JLT, Krösatågen, Tågab to go to Linköping by train.
- 9 direct trains per day with SJ, Snälltåget, Tågab.
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