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Compare train and bus for Malmö to Linköping
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Linköping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF 45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF 45, while a bus costs an average of CHF 47.
Distance: 217 miles (350 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF 45 Average price Cheapest | CHF 47 Average price | CHF 69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Malmö to Linköping
Compare the available ways to get from Malmö to Linköping, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Linköping:
A train is CHF 2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malmö to Linköping costing on average CHF 47.
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
The journey is about 1h 1m faster (3h 17m by train vs 4h 18m by car) and roughly CHF 24 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (CHF 45 vs CHF 69). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Malmö to Linköping
How to get from Malmö to Linköping by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Malmö to Linköping is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:40 PM 5h35 Malmö, Norra Vallgatan 5:15 AM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal CHF 25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:40 PM 5h35 Malmö, Norra Vallgatan 5:15 AM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal CHF 25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
530 SJ Snabbtåg9:07 AM 2h45 Malmö Centralstation 11:52 AM Linköping Central Station CHF 56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3940 Snälltåget8:18 AM 3h03 Malmö Centralstation 11:21 AM Linköping Central Station CHF 35 1 One-way 0 transfers
1072 Öresundståg+
17614 Jönköpings länstrafik · 27624 Jönköpings länstrafik+
18856 Östgötatrafiken1:57 PM 4h47 Malmö Centralstation 6:44 PM Linköping Central Station CHF 48 1 One-way 4 transfers
5 Skånetrafiken+
1072 Öresundståg+
17614 Jönköpings länstrafik · 27624 Jönköpings länstrafik1:38 PM 5h15 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken 6:53 PM Linköping CHF 48 1 One-way 6 transfers
FlixBus12:05 PM 5h45 Malmö, Norra Vallgatan 5:50 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal CHF 25 1 One-way 0 transfers
600 · 40011:00 AM 10h05 Malmö, Norra Vallgatan 9:05 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal CHF 41 1 One-way 1 transfer
600 · 4009:50 AM 8h15 Malmö, Norra Vallgatan 6:05 PM Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal CHF 42 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Linköping:
A train is CHF 2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malmö to Linköping costing on average CHF 47.
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
- Around 27 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Linköping as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Malmö Centralstation and arrive in Linköping Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Linköping, Fjärrbussterminal.
- Travel with SJ, Snälltåget, Oresundstag, Skånetrafiken, Krösatågen, Tågab, JLT to go to Linköping by train.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Express Sweden to go to Linköping by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 11 direct trains per day with SJ, Snälltåget.
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