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Compare bus and train for Halmstad to Linköping
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Halmstad to Linköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. 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 $40, while a bus costs an average of $58.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Halmstad to Linköping
Compare the available ways to get from Halmstad to Linköping, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Halmstad to Linköping:
A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Halmstad to Linköping costing on average $58 (€49).
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 17m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€33) compared to roughly $61 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€18). The journey takes 3h 57m versus 3h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Halmstad to Linköping by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Halmstad to Linköping is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:35 AM 8h40 Halmstad 11:15 AM Linköping $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2:35 AM 8h40 Halmstad 11:15 AM Linköping $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:30 AM 7h20 Halmstad 3:50 PM Linköping $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:45 PM 9h30 Halmstad 3:15 AM Linköping $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Halmstad to Linköping:
A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Halmstad to Linköping costing on average $58 (€49).
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 17m.
- Around 41 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Halmstad and Linköping as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Halmstad Centralstation and arrive in Linköping Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Halmstad, Resecentrum and arrive in Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal.
- Travel with SJ, JLT, Snälltåget, Västtrafik, Oresundstag to go to Linköping by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You to go to Linköping by bus.
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