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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 prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a bus costs an average of $33.
Distance: 217 miles (350 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Linköping:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malmö to Linköping costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 23m.
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 PM5h35Malmö, Norra Vallgatan5:15 AMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal$551One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:40 PM5h35Malmö, Norra Vallgatan5:15 AMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal$551One-way0 transfers
Fastest
528 X 20008:07 AM2h45Malmö Centralstation10:52 AMLinköping Central Station$1701One-way0 transfers
Other options
1140 Öresundstågen+
2 SJ10:27 PM5h25Malmö Centralstation3:52 AMLinköping Central Station$691One-way1 transfer
2 SJ10:17 PM5h35Malmö Centralstation3:52 AMLinköping Central Station$711One-way0 transfers
1140 Öresundstågen+
2 SJ+
1 Östgötatrafiken10:27 PM6h48Malmö Centralstation5:15 AMLinköping$731One-way2 transfers
FlixBus3:30 AM5h20Malmö, Norra Vallgatan8:50 AMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal$561One-way0 transfers
600 · 4006:15 PM8h20Malmö, Norra Vallgatan2:35 AMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal$591One-way1 transfer
300 · 5003:15 PM7h50Malmö, Norra Vallgatan11:05 PMLinköping, Fjärrbussterminal$601One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Linköping:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malmö to Linköping costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Linköping take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 23m.
- Around 38 trains per day.
- Around 29 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 FlixBus, Vy Bus4You to go to Linköping by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Snälltåget, Oresundstag, Tågab, Skånetrafiken, Swedish Railways (SJ) to go to Linköping by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 13 direct trains per day with SJ, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ).
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