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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 prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 20m. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
40010:00 AM3h40Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen1:40 PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
4003:15 PM3h55Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen7:10 PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
430 X 2000+
12127 Mälartåg10:17 AM3h32Gothenburg Centralstation1:49 PMLinköping Central Station$561One-way1 transfer
Other options
2042 VR Snabbtåg+
12151 Mälartåg3:32 PM4h17Gothenburg Centralstation7:49 PMLinköping Central Station$421One-way1 transfer
434 X 2000+
12135 Mälartåg12:17 PM3h34Gothenburg Centralstation3:51 PMLinköping Central Station$561One-way1 transfer
3426 Västtrafik · 7213 Västtrafik · 34 Västtrafik+
3940 Snälltåget6:37 AM4h44Gothenburg Centralstation11:21 AMLinköping Central Station$531One-way3 transfers
FlixBus8:30 AM3h45Gothenburg, Korsvägen12:15 PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal$391One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:20 AM3h55Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen12:15 PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal$391One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM3h40Gothenburg, Korsvägen2:10 PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Linköping:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Linköping costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
- Around 34 buses per day.
- Around 32 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.
- Travel with SJ, Västtrafik, VR, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Linköping by train.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss to go to Linköping by bus.
- 18 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss.
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