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Compare train and bus for Linköping to Alvesta
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linköping to Alvesta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. 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 $52, while a bus costs an average of $68.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Linköping to Alvesta
Compare the available ways to get from Linköping to Alvesta, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Linköping to Alvesta:
A train is $17 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linköping to Alvesta costing on average $68.
Other travel options to Alvesta take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 52m.
You'll arrive about 1h 6m sooner (1h 33m by train vs 2h 39m by car). Tickets start at around $52 compared to roughly $47 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Linköping to Alvesta
How to get from Linköping to Alvesta by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linköping to Alvesta is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
547 SJ Snabbtåg9:08 PM 1h22 Linköping Central Station 10:30 PM Alvesta station $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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547 SJ Snabbtåg9:08 PM 1h22 Linköping Central Station 10:30 PM Alvesta station $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
547 SJ Snabbtåg9:08 PM 1h22 Linköping Central Station 10:30 PM Alvesta station $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
501 SJ Snabbtåg10:23 AM 1h31 Linköping Central Station 11:54 AM Alvesta station $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
27621 Jönköpings länstrafik · 17619 Jönköpings länstrafik+
8845 Östgötatrafiken3:29 PM 2h27 Linköping Central Station 5:56 PM Alvesta station $37 1 One-way 2 transfers
27617 Jönköpings länstrafik · 17615 Jönköpings länstrafik+
8735 Östgötatrafiken · 18835 Östgötatrafiken1:16 PM 2h43 Linköping Central Station 3:59 PM Alvesta station $37 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Linköping to Alvesta:
A train is $17 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linköping to Alvesta costing on average $68.
Other travel options to Alvesta take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 52m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linköping and Alvesta as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Linköping Central Station and arrive in Alvesta station.
- Travel with Lanstrafiken to go to Alvesta by bus.
- Travel with SJ, JLT, Snälltåget, Krösatågen, Tågab to go to Alvesta by train.
- 12 direct trains per day with SJ, Snälltåget.
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