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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 prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. 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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$27 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m 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.
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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.
4009:30 AM4h00Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal1:30 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
4009:30 AM4h00Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal1:30 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus2:15 AM3h30Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal5:45 AMGothenburg, Korsvägen$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
2148 Mälartåg+
2009 VR Snabbtåg3:10 PM4h18Linköping Central Station7:28 PMGothenburg Centralstation$461One-way1 transfer
2112 Mälartåg+
2021 VR Snabbtåg6:10 AM4h18Linköping Central Station10:28 AMGothenburg Centralstation$521One-way1 transfer
2156 Mälartåg+
2003 VR Snabbtåg5:10 PM4h18Linköping Central Station9:28 PMGothenburg Centralstation$481One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:00 AM3h45Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal11:45 AMGothenburg, Korsvägen$281One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 AM3h55Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal11:55 AMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$281One-way0 transfers
4007:00 AM4h00Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal11:00 AMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Linköping to Gothenburg:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linköping to Gothenburg costing on average $50 (€40).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
- Around 34 buses per day.
- Around 30 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.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss to go to Gothenburg by bus.
- Travel with SJ, VR, Västtrafik, Swedish Railways (SJ), Mälartåg to go to Gothenburg by train.
- 17 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Infobus, Norwegian Railways (VY), Vy Buss.
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