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Compare bus and train for Linköping to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Linköping to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 216 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. 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 DKK 216, while a train costs an average of DKK 330.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
DKK 216 Average price Cheapest | DKK 330 Average price | DKK 381 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m 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 Linköping to Gothenburg
Compare the available ways to get from Linköping to Gothenburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Linköping to Gothenburg:
A bus is DKK 115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linköping to Gothenburg costing on average DKK 330.
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
Tickets start at around DKK 216 compared to roughly DKK 381 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about DKK 165. The journey takes 3h 51m versus 2h 59m 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 Linköping to Gothenburg
How to get from Linköping to Gothenburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linköping to Gothenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
8:00 AM 3h45 Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal 11:45 AM Gothenburg, Korsvägen DKK 183 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:00 AM 3h45 Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal 11:45 AM Gothenburg, Korsvägen DKK 183 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2168 Mälartåg+
449 SJ Snabbtåg8:10 PM 3h37 Linköping Central Station 11:47 PM Gothenburg Centralstation DKK 266 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 1 SJ · 480 SJ+
29 Västtrafik · 42 Västtrafik12:35 AM 8h21 Linköping 8:56 AM Göteborg Berghöjdsgatan DKK 241 1 One-way 4 transfers - 2164 Mälartåg+
3979 SJ Regional+
677 SJ InterCity7:10 PM 5h40 Linköping Central Station 12:50 AM Gothenburg Centralstation DKK 254 1 One-way 2 transfers - 1 SJ · 480 SJ
1:25 AM 6h55 Linköping Central Station 8:20 AM Gothenburg Centralstation DKK 257 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
8:00 AM 3h55 Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal 11:55 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen DKK 183 1 One-way 0 transfers 
40011:30 AM 3h50 Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal 3:20 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen DKK 209 1 One-way 0 transfers- 400
8:15 AM 4h00 Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal 12:15 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen DKK 216 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Linköping to Gothenburg:
A bus is DKK 115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linköping to Gothenburg costing on average DKK 330.
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linköping and Gothenburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Linköping Central Station and arrive in Gothenburg Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal and arrive in Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen.
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You, Vy Express Sweden to go to Gothenburg by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Västtrafik, VR, Tågab, JLT, Oresundstag, Snälltåget to go to Gothenburg by train.
- 20 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You, Vy Express Sweden.
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