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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. 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 bus costs an average of $33, while a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Gothenburg to Linköping
Compare the available ways to get from Gothenburg to Linköping, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Linköping:
A bus is $22 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Linköping costing on average $55 (€46).
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 22m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€28) compared to roughly $57 (€48) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€21). The journey takes 3h 52m versus 3h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Gothenburg to Linköping
How to get from Gothenburg to Linköping by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Linköping is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
42 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik+319 SJ · 380 SJ5:13 AM 6h32 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan 11:45 AM Linköping $31 1 One-way 4 transfers
Cheapest
- 42 Västtrafik · 6 Västtrafik+319 SJ · 380 SJ
5:13 AM 6h32 Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan 11:45 AM Linköping $31 1 One-way 4 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
11:59 PM 3h36 Gothenburg, Korsvägen 3:35 AM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 3478 Västtrafik · 7263 Västtrafik+
2 SJ Nattåg7:30 PM 8h22 Gothenburg Centralstation 3:52 AM Linköping Central Station $35 1 One-way 2 transfers - 3446 Västtrafik · 7233 Västtrafik+
27620 Jönköpings länstrafik+
8848 Östgötatrafiken11:30 AM 5h00 Gothenburg Centralstation 4:30 PM Linköping Central Station $36 1 One-way 3 transfers - 3448 Västtrafik · 7241 Västtrafik+27624 Jönköpings länstrafik+18856 Östgötatrafiken
1:25 PM 5h19 Gothenburg Centralstation 6:44 PM Linköping Central Station $36 1 One-way 4 transfers
40010:55 PM 3h40 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen 2:35 AM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
5005:15 PM 4h05 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen 9:20 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal $35 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus
8:30 AM 3h45 Gothenburg, Korsvägen 12:15 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Linköping:
A bus is $22 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Linköping costing on average $55 (€46).
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 22m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg and Linköping as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Linköping Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal.
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You, Vy Express Sweden to go to Linköping by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Västtrafik, VR, JLT, Oresundstag, Tågab to go to Linköping by train.
- 20 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You, Vy Express Sweden.
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