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How to travel from Gothenburg to Linköping

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Compare train and bus for Gothenburg to Linköping

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Linköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €23.

Distance: 142 miles (229 km)

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€19

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€50

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4h 20m

Average total duration

3h 50m

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30m

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3h 42m

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3h 12m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Gothenburg to Linköping

How to get from Gothenburg to Linköping by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Linköping is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Vy Bus4You400
10:00AM3h40
Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
01:40PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal
$341One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Vy Bus4You400
02:15PM3h55
Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
06:10PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal
$251One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SJ438 X 2000+Malartag12143 Mälartåg
02:17PM3h32
Gothenburg Centralstation
05:49PMLinköping Central Station
$481One-way
1 transfer

Other options

VR2032 VR Snabbtåg+Malartag12135 Mälartåg
10:32AM5h19
Gothenburg Centralstation
03:51PMLinköping Central Station
$451One-way
1 transfer
VR2024 VR Snabbtåg+Malartag12119 Mälartåg
06:32AM5h17
Gothenburg Centralstation
11:49AMLinköping Central Station
$421One-way
1 transfer
VR2042 VR Snabbtåg+Malartag12151 Mälartåg
03:32PM4h17
Gothenburg Centralstation
07:49PMLinköping Central Station
$421One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM3h45
Gothenburg, Korsvägen
12:15PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal
$411One-way
0 transfers
Vy Bus4You400
11:00AM3h40
Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
02:40PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:20AM3h55
Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
12:15PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal
$411One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Gothenburg to Linköping

Travel to Linköping easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gothenburg to Linköping.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Gothenburg and Linköping including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Linköping is a bus with an average price of $17 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Linköping:

A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Linköping costing on average $29 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Linköping is by train with an average journey time of 3h 41m.

Other travel options to Linköping take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 40m.

The distance from Gothenburg to Linköping is approximately 142 miles (229 km).
The average frequency per day from Gothenburg to Linköping is:
  • Around 34 buses per day.
  • Around 31 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg and Linköping as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gothenburg to Linköping:
  • {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal.
  • {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gothenburg to Linköping, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss to go to Linköping by bus.
  • Travel with SJ, Västtrafik, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Linköping by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Gothenburg to Linköping:
  • 17 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss.
Omio customers who travel from Gothenburg to Linköping often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Copenhagen, Stockholm-Arlanda, Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Linköping and these popular destinations at a great price.
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