How to travel from Halmstad to Linköping

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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 bus, with an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. 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 €42, while a train costs an average of €48.

Distance: 157 miles (254 km)

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Driving

€48

Average price

€42

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Cheapest

€51

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 44m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 13m

Average total duration

4h 43m

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30m

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3h 25m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Halmstad to Linköping is a bus with an average price of €42.

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

A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Halmstad to Linköping costing on average €48.

The fastest way to travel from Halmstad to Linköping is by train with an average journey time of 4h 14m.

Other travel options to Linköping take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Halmstad and Linköping including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Halmstad to Linköping among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €48 compared to roughly €51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €3. The journey takes 3h 44m 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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from Halmstad to Linköping

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Hallandstrafiken350 Hallandstrafiken+JLT7634 Jönköpings länstrafik · 17686 Jönköpings länstrafik · 27620 Jönköpings länstrafik
    10:31 AM6h08
    Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola
    4:39 PMLinköping
    391One-way
    5 transfers

Cheapest

  • Hallandstrafiken350 Hallandstrafiken+JLT7634 Jönköpings länstrafik · 17686 Jönköpings länstrafik · 27620 Jönköpings länstrafik
    10:31 AM6h08
    Gullbrandstorp, Lynga Skola
    4:39 PMLinköping
    391One-way
    5 transfers

Fastest

  • SJ483 SJ · 534 SJ+Hallandstrafiken3 Hallandstrafiken
    9:30 AM4h25
    Halmstad
    1:55 PMLinköping Central Station
    901One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Hallandstrafiken318 Hallandstrafiken+JLT7634 Jönköpings länstrafik · 17686 Jönköpings länstrafik · 27620 Jönköpings länstrafik
    8:29 AM8h10
    Marbäck (Halmstad)
    4:39 PMLinköping
    391One-way
    5 transfers
  • Hallandstrafiken318 Hallandstrafiken+JLT7634 Jönköpings länstrafik · 17686 Jönköpings länstrafik+ÖstgötaTrafiken14 Östgötatrafiken
    8:29 AM9h18
    Marbäck (Halmstad)
    5:47 PMLinköping
    651One-way
    4 transfers
  • Hallandstrafiken3 Hallandstrafiken+Oresundstag1018 Öresundståg+SJ174 SJ+Västtrafik7229 Västtrafik
    8:40 AM6h50
    Halmstad
    3:30 PMLinköping Central Station
    811One-way
    5 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:35 PM8h00
    Halmstad, Resecentrum
    3:35 AMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal
    411One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:45 PM9h30
    Halmstad, Resecentrum
    5:15 AMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal
    411One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:35 AM7h15
    Halmstad, Resecentrum
    5:50 PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal
    491One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Halmstad 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 Halmstad to Linköping.

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There are 2 options to travel between Halmstad and Linköping including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Halmstad to Linköping is a bus with an average price of €42.

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

A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Halmstad to Linköping costing on average €48.

The fastest way to travel from Halmstad to Linköping is by train with an average journey time of 4h 14m.

Other travel options to Linköping take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 13m.

The distance from Halmstad to Linköping is approximately 157 miles (254 km).
The average frequency per day from Halmstad to Linköping is:
  • Around 44 trains per day.
  • Around 38 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Halmstad to Linköping, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, LT Kronoberg, Vy Bus4You to go to Linköping by bus.
  • Travel with JLT, SJ to go to Linköping by train.
Omio customers who travel from Halmstad to Linköping often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Stockholm-Arlanda, Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Linköping and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Linköping to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Linköping, you can enjoy leisurely walks and picnics at Linköping City Park, explore regional art and history at Östergötlands Museum, and savor Swedish cuisine at local markets. Take a boat tour on the Kinda Canal and experience the vibrant nightlife and dining in the city center. Visit notable sights such as the historic Linköping Cathedral, the 19th-century Gamla Linköping Open-Air Museum, the Flygvapenmuseum with its aviation exhibits, Linköping Castle with its beautiful gardens, and the scenic Stångån River for outdoor activities.
Two to three days in Linköping are ideal to explore its historical landmarks, such as the Linköping Cathedral and Gamla Linköping Open-Air Museum, and to enjoy the scenic Stångån River and surrounding nature.

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